Skin

layer containing sacs filled with fatty material or keratin subunits

Stratum granulosum

Dead cells

Stratum corneum

the more superficial dermis layer

Papillary layer

avascular region

Epidermis Signup and view all the answers

major skin area where derivatives (nails and hair) are located

Dermis Signup and view all the answers

epidermal region exhibiting the most mitoses

Stratum basale Signup and view all the answers

most superficial epidermal layer

Stratum corneum Signup and view all the answers

has abundant elastic and collagenic fibers

Dermis Signup and view all the answers

region where melanocytes are most likely to be found

Stratum basale Signup and view all the answers

accounts for most of the epidermis

Stratum spinosum Signup and view all the answers

acne is an infection of this

Sebaceous glands Signup and view all the answers

Structure that houses the hair

Hair follicle Signup and view all the answers

more numerous variety of perspiration gland that produces a secretion containing water, salts, and vitamin C: activated by rise in temperature

Sweat gland eccrine Signup and view all the answers

Sheath formed of both epithelial and connective tissues

Hair follicle Signup and view all the answers

type of perspiration-producing gland that produces a secretion containing proteins and fats in addition to water and salts

Sweat gland apocrine Signup and view all the answers

found everywhere on body except palms of hands and soles of feet

Hair Signup and view all the answers

primarily dead/keratinized cells

Hair Signup and view all the answers

specialized nerve endings that respond to temperature, touch, etc.

Cutaneous receptors Signup and view all the answers

its secretion contains cell fragments