Histology
What is the purpose of a serous membrane?
Reduce friction of opposing surfaces
The deepest layer of epidermis is called...
Stratum Basale
Deep pressure sensation structure
lamellated (Pacinian) corpuscle
Bone cells that destroy/break down old bone are called...
osteoclasts (c for "crush")
Which specialized epithelium gland has no ducts (dumps directly into blood or lymph)
endocrine
Which layer of epidermis reveals if skin is thick or thin?
Stratum Lucidum
Sebum/oil production structure
sebaceous glands
What is the functional unit of bone?
osteon
What type of connective tissue is less vascular (even though most connective tissue is vascular)
cartilage
the primary cell of the epidermis, produces keratin
keratinocytes
Light touch sensation structure
tactile (Meissner's) corpuscle
Bone cells that secrete a matrix to form new bone are called...
osteoblasts (b for "build")
epithelium
Compare serous membrane and mucous membrane.
Serous membranes reduce friction between organs and the body. Mucous membranes line internal passages to allow movement/protection within the passage.
Goosebump muscle
arrector pili
The connective tissue covering the outer surface of a bone is (the)
periosteum
What are the two types of connective tissue proper?
loose (i.e. areolar or adipose) and dense (regular or irregular)
Where does the epidermis get its blood supply?
the dermis
Sudoriferous gland of the armpit
apocrine gland
What bones are part of the axial skeleton?
skull, ribs, vertebra, and sacrum