Anatomy Skin Test

Question 1

Functions of the skin

Answer 1

protection, absorption, excretion, secretion, regulation, and sensation

Question 2

Epidermis: Outer most layer

Answer 2

Made up of epithelial cells, nonvascular

Question 3

Dermis: beneath the epidermal layer

Answer 3

Made up of connective tissue, vascular

Question 4

Subcutaneous Facia

Answer 4

(Hypodermis)

Question 5

Melanin

Answer 5

produced by melanocytes, determines skin color

Question 6

Carotene

Answer 6

Gives skin yellow hue, jaundice, yellow skin pigmentation usually associated with liver or gallbladder disease

Question 7

Albinism

Answer 7

lack of skin pigmentation, caused by the lack of production of melanin

Question 8

Sweat gland

Answer 8

sebaceous gland

Question 9

Apocrine

Answer 9

Secrete at hair follicles in groin, anal, and axillary regions. (During puberty)

Question 10

Eccrine

Answer 10

located over entire body in all age groups. helps regulate body temp