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Skin
Epidermis
Skin Cells
Cutaneous Structures
Pigments
100
How many layers of skin are there?
2
100
Epidermis is the _____ layer of skin.
outer
100

What is the predominant type of skin cell?

Kerationocyte

100

This gland empties into a pore and functions in temperature regulation.

Eccrine sweat gland.

100
Eating too many carrots may result in the epidermis taking on an orange-yellow colour.

carotene

200
What vitamin does skin produce?
Vitamin D
200
How many layers in the epidermis?

4 (5 in thick skin)

200

What is the cell that produces the pigment that gives skin its colour?

Melanocyte

200

This gland is activated at puberty.

Apocrine sweat gland.

200

Too little oxygen circulating in the blood may result in _______, which causes a blueness of the skin.

cyanosis

300

Is the hypodermis (subdermis) layer part of the skin? 

Yes or no?

No

300

What is one function of the epidermis?

protection, temperature regulation, cutaneous sensation, blood reservoir, excretion and absorption, converts Vitamin D to its active form

300

What type of cell functions as part of the immune system?

Intraepidermal macrophages

(dendritic cell; Langerhan's cell)

300

This gland empties into the hair follicle and keeps the hair and skin lubricated.

Sebaceous gland

300

A genetic lack of melanin causes

albinism

400
Skin prevents the loss of important fluids like ______
water
400

Where on the body is thick skin found?

Palms of hands and soles of feet.

400

What type of cell is found in the bottom layer of the epidermis and is responsible for the sensation of touch?

tactile cell

400

This smooth muscle creates "goose bumps" when it contracts.

Arrector pili

400

A localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels is a

hematoma

500
Skin helps regulate your body ____________
temperature
500

List the layers of the epidermis from superficial to deep.

stratum corneum, (stratum lucidum), stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale

500

What cell is actively mitotic? 

What layer of the epidermis is it found in?

Stem Cell

Stratum Basale

500
Which gland is located in the external auditory canal?

ceruminous

500

______ is a yellowing of the skin and sclera due to excess bilirubin in the blood. It is often associated with liver disease.

Jaundice