Introduction
This layer of the skin has no blood vessels/avascular.
epidermis
Mitosis occurs primarily in this stratum of the epidermis.
stratum basale
The dermis is composed of this type of tissue.
dense connective tissue
Sudoriferous glands are also known as _______ glands.
sweat glands
Hair is produced by
hair follicle
This layer is not actually part of your skin.
What is the hypodermis/subcutaneous?
This protein found throughout the epidermis gives the epidermis its protective properties.
Keratin
what is the upper layer of the dermis called?
papillary
Sweat is mostly composed of this.
water
hair is used for ____ and _____
protection and insulation
What are three functions of skin?
cover, protect, insulate, cushion, temperature regulation, synthesize vitamin D
The pigment for skin is called?
Melanin
This layer of the dermis houses the Pacinian corpuscles.
What is the reticular layer?
These sweat glands are important for body temperature regulation.
eccrine glands
The smooth muscle associated with a hair follicle producing goosebumps is called __________.
arrector pili
Hemoglobin, carotene, keratin, and melanin--which one of these does NOT contribute to skin color.
Keratin
Dogs track humans by the scent of epithelial cells that are constantly being shed. These cells are shed from which stratum?
stratum corneum
Sebaceous glands are found everywhere except...
soles and palms
what is the cresent shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail called
lunula
This section of the skin is responsible for our fingerprints.
Dermal Papillae
What are the layers of the epidermal stratum from BOTTOM TO TOP? (Internal to external)
Basale
Spinosum
Granulosum
Lucidum
Corneum
Meissner's corpuscles sense what?
Touch
Blue coloring of the skin due to lack of oxygen is called?
cyanosis
What produces the color of our hair?
melanin