TISSUE TYPES
in SELECT SKIN
in SELECT SKIN
The most superficial region of the skin, called the epidermis, is composed of this type of tissue
STRATIFIED SQUAMOUS EPHITHELIAL tissue
This secretes a lubricant for both hair and skin
SEBACEOUS GLAND
Just deep to the epidermis is this "upper" layer of the dermis known as the papillary layer, composed of this type of tissue
AREOLAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE
The deeper of the two main layers of the dermis is called the reticular dermis, composed of this type of tissue
DENSE IRREGULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE
Most numerous type of sweat gland, this type plays a role in regulating temperature
ECCRINE SWEAT GLAND
Deep to the dermis is the layer called the hypodermis, which has a large amount of this type of tissue
ADIPOSE TISSUE
Accessory "organ"/structure made primarily of dead/keratinized cells (multiple correct answers possible)
HAIR, NAIL, "SKIN" (EPITHELIUM)
Arrector pili, which are generally found in the dermis layer of the skin, are likely made up of this tissue type
SKELETAL MUSCLE (the smallest in the body)
The "less numerous" type of sweat-producing gland that responds to rising androgen levels, found mainly in the pubic and axillary regions
APOCRINE SWEAT GLAND