Hair, Nails, Glands, Cancer, and Burns TEST

Front

What is the area that houses hair and is required for its development?

Back

Hair follicle

Front

Which type of gland produces Sebum?

Back

Sebaceous gland

Front

Which type of gland removes waste and is involved in temperature regulation?

Back

Sweat gland

Front

What is the most common type of skin cancer?

Back

Basal cell carcinoma

Front

Which corpuscle detects deep pressure?

Back

Lamellar Corpuscle

Front

What is the function of the sebaceous gland?

Back

To produce sebum, which lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair.

Front

What is the role of sweat glands in the body?

Back

To remove waste and regulate body temperature through perspiration.

Front

What is melanoma?

Back

A type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment.

Front

What is the difference between basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma?

Back

Basal cell carcinoma originates in the basal cells of the epidermis, while squamous cell carcinoma originates in the squamous cells.

Front

What is the function of hair follicles?

Back

To anchor each hair into the skin and provide the necessary environment for hair growth.