Skin (organology)

Question 1

An aggregate of different tissues working together for a definite function

Answer 1

Organ

Question 2

The study of organs

Answer 2

Organology

Question 3

The largest organ in the body

Answer 3

Skin

Question 4

Composed of epithelial cells

This is the outermost part of the skin

Answer 4

Epidermis

Question 5

Made up of connective tissue fibers

The innermost layer of the skin

Answer 5

Dermis

Question 6

Enumerate 2 the epidermis layers

Answer 6

1) Stratum Corneum
2) Stratum Germinativum

Question 7

The outermost part of the epidermis

Composed of SQUAMOUS CELLS which eventually die and shed off after some time

Provides a barrier to the outside

Answer 7

Stratum Corneum

Question 8

Composed of cells that are CUBOIDAL in shape

The innermost part of the epidermis

Separates the epidermis from the dermis

Answer 8

Stratum germinativum (or stratum basale)

Question 9

These are found in the skin of animals and contain pigment that can change color and pattern.

Answer 9

Chromatophores

Question 10

Enumerate the two regions of the dermis

Answer 10

1) Stratum spongiosum
2) Stratum compactum

Question 11

Middle layer of the dermis

Composed of loosely arranged CONNECTIVE TISSUE. They possess cavities representing the cutaneous glands

Blood vessels and nerves are also found here

Answer 11

Stratum Spongiosum

Question 12

The innermost, thick horizontal layer of the dermis

PARALLEL to the epidermis

Answer 12

Stratum Compactum