Epidermal Layers
Tissue type of the stratum corneum
What is keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
Deep sensory receptors that sense pressure
What are Pacinian corpuscles
Name of pigmentation cells
What are melanocytes
When cells have unregulated rapid mitosis
What is Cancer
This layer of skin is dominated by adipose connective tissues.
What is the hypodermis
Smooth muscle for thermoregulation
What is arrector pili
This thickest layer; contains flat cell remnants.
What is the Stratum Corneum
Waterproofing oil from sebaceous glands
What is sebum
Group of skin conditions that cause dry, irritated skin
What is eczema
The connective tissue type of the papillary layer of the dermis
What is areolar connective tissue
Sweat glands of the armpits & groin (specifically)
What are apocrine glands
8-10 cells thick; cells are still somewhat dividing here.
What is the Stratum Spinosum
These provide "grip" & produce fingerprint contours
What are dermal papillae
Skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp
What is Psoriasis
Dense irregular connective tissue dominates this layer of the integument.
What is the reticular region of the dermis
Bulbous sensory receptors located in the papillary layer of the dermis
What are Meissner's corpuscles
Skin condition that causes blushing or flushing and visible blood vessel, especially on the face
What is rosacea
tissue type of stratum basale
What is simple cuboidal epithelium
Dominant tissue type of sudoriferous glans
What is stratified cuboidal epithelium