vocab
derm-
skin
papill-
nipple
Which is not a function of skin:
a. sensation c. production of vitamins
b. excretion of waste d. secretion of hormones
At which location is hair formed?
a. hair follicle c. hair shaft
b. hair cuticle d. hair bulb
d. hair bulb
Your fingerprints are caused by:
a. a build-up of melanin. b. layers of keratin filaments.
c. a layer of dermal papillae. d. blood vessels near your skin.
c. a layer of dermal papillae
epi-
upon
pil-
hair
Which of the following epidermal layers is made of cells that are constantly dividing?
a. stratum lucidum c. stratum corneum
b. stratum granulosum d. stratum basale
d. stratum basale
7. Which of the following characteristics are NOT true of both hair and nails?
a. They are both made of keratin. b. They both protect our skin.
c. They both originate at a matrix. d. They both have structures known as cuticles.
c. They both originate at a matrix
The arrangement of _________ in the dermis forms lines of cleavage.
a. melanin. b. keratin.
c. Vitamin D. d. collagen.
d. collagen.
hypo-
below
seb-
oil
Which of the following epidermal layers is
constantly being shed during your daily activities?
a. stratum lucidum c. stratum corneum
b. stratum granulosum d. stratum basale
c. stratum corneum
Most individuals have this type of fingerprint:
a. loop b. whorl c. arch
a. loop
14. The sudoriferous glands found primarily in the armpits and groin responsible for body odor are known as
a. apocrine glands. b. Eccrine glands.
c. sebaceous glands. d. subcutaneous glands.
a. apocrine glands.
kerat-
hard
sudor-
sweet
The pigment produced by your skin that protects you from UV radiation is
a. melanin. c. Vitamin D.
b. keratin. d. collagen.
a. melanin.
Which of the following is the correct order for the layers of skin from superficial to deep?
a. hypodermis, epidermis, dermis b. epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
c. epidermis, hypodermis, dermis d. dermis, epidermis, hypodermis
b. epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
The glands that secrete their products near hairs are known as
a. apocrine glands. c. sebaceous glands.
b. papillary glands. d. subcutaneous glands.
c. sebaceous glands.
melan-
dark
ungu-
nail
The dermis is composed of 2 layers: the ____________ layer, which is made of loose connective tissue and the ___________ layer, which is made of densely-packed fibrous tissue.
a. cleavage, papillary b. papillary, reticular
c. cleavage, subcutaneous d. subcutaneous, reticular e. reticular, papillary
b. papillary, reticular
Which of the following epidermal layers is only found in thick skin like that on the palms of your hands?
a. stratum lucidum c. stratum corneum
b. stratum granulosum d. stratum basale
a. stratum lucidum
If this layer of the skin is unable to regenerate after a burn, a skin graft will be required:
a. epidermis b. hypodermis
c. dermis d. melanocytes
c. dermis