Chapter 5 Flashcards
(36 cards)
Protein that helps to protect and waterproof the skin
Keratin
What cells provide immunity to the body
Langherns cells
What gland is associated with hair follicles
Sebaceous
What gland is found in the external auditory meatus
Cerominous
Perspiration is produced by what gland
Sudoriferous
An inflammation of the sebaceous glands results in the skin condition called what?
Acne
Name the pigments of the skin
Melanin, carotene, hemoglobin
What cells produce pigments that result in skin color
Melanocytes
Freckles are the result of what
Melanin
The layer of the epidermis which contains cells that are capable of cell division is what layer of the skin
Stratum basale
Adipose tissue is found in which layer of the skin
Subcuteous
What layer of the skin contains dead cells
Stratum corneum
When an individual is cold what muscle contracts
Arrector pili
Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels
Papillary layer
Outermost layer of the epidermis
Stratum Corneum
Which layer of the skin is found in the palm of the hand
Stratum lucidum
This layer of the skin becomes keratinized
Stratum corneum
Medical specialty that can diagnose and treats skin disorder
Dermatologist
Inherited condition in which individuals can’t produce melanin
Albinism
Helps to produce __________ when exposed to UV light
Vitamin D
Receptors in the dermis that are sensitive to touch
Meisners cells
Cells(tactile cells) are in the epidermis and also sensitive to touch
Mervel cells
Part of a nail that extends past the finger
Free edge
Base of the hair follicle
Bulb
