Question | Answer |
What makes up the cutaneous membrane? | epidermis and dermis |
What is the specialized area where the cells of the epidermis meet the connective tissue cells of the dermis called? | dermal-epidermal junction |
What are two other names you may here the subcutaneous layer refered to as? | hypodermis or superfical fascia |
The skin in areas of high friction is said to be ______________. | thick |
Thick skin can be found where? | palms of hands, soles of feet, and other body areas that are subject to friction |
The epidermis can be subdivided into how many layers? | 5 (stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale) |
What is the epidermal cell that is responsible for synthesizing keratin? | keratinocyte |
What is the tough, fibrous protein substance in hair, nails, outer skin, and horny tissues? | keratin |
What is strata? | layers |
What cells of the epidermis contribute to color to the skin and also help decrease the amount of UV light? | Melanocytes |
What are highly specialized leukocytes (WBC) that function with the Langerhans cells to help trigger immune reactions in the body? | helper T cells |