Skin Structure and Function Flashcard

Front

Which layer contains fatty tissue that helps to stay warm and protects muscle tissue?

Back

Subcutaneous layer

Front

What is the primary function of the sebaceous glands?

Back

To produce oil to protect and condition hair

Front

Where does the hair shaft emerge from? Options: The matrix, The hair bulb, The dermal papilla, The epidermis

Back

The epidermis

Front

What is the role of the arrector pili muscle?

Back

To cause hair to stand up when cold or frightened

Front

Which part of the hair structure nourishes the hair follicles and supplies oxygen and nutrients? Options: Hair bulb, Sebaceous gland, Dermal papilla, Sweat gland

Back

Dermal papilla

Front

What do the sudoriferous glands produce?

Back

Sweat

Front

Which layer of the skin is responsible for sensing pain, temperature, and pressure?

Back

Dermis

Front

What wraps around the dermal papilla to produce hair cells?

Back

The matrix