Advanced Anat/Phys Unit 8

Front

Where is thick skin mostly located on the body?

Back

In the palms, fingertips, and soles of feet.

Front

Which layer of the skin has blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles?

Back

Dermis.

Front

What is the function of Langerhans cells?

Back

Immunologic defense.

Front

Which layer of the epidermis has dead cells filled with keratin?

Back

Stratum corneum.

Front

What are the cells in the epidermis that are used for light-touch receptors called?

Back

Merkel Cells.

Front

What is the primary function of the skin?

Back

Protection, regulation of body temperature, and sensation.

Front

What are the two main layers of the skin?

Back

Epidermis and dermis.

Front

What type of cells produce melanin in the skin?

Back

Melanocytes.

Front

What is the role of sebaceous glands in the skin?

Back

To secrete sebum, which lubricates and waterproofs the skin.

Front

What is the significance of the stratum basale layer?

Back

It is the deepest layer of the epidermis where cell division occurs.