Ch 6 Integumentary

Front

What gland produces a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells?

Back

Sebaceous gland.

Front

What is a mild to moderate sunburn classified as?

Back

1st degree burn.

Front

What is the outer layer of skin made of stratified squamous epithelium called?

Back

Epidermis.

Front

What determines skin color?

Back

The type of melanin produced by melanocytes.

Front

What is the layer of skin that contains connective tissue, epithelial tissue, smooth muscle tissue, nervous tissue, and blood?

Back

Dermis.

Front

What type of tissue is the epidermis primarily composed of?

Back

Stratified squamous epithelium.

Front

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

Back

To secrete sebum, which lubricates and waterproofs the skin.

Front

What are the two main layers of the skin?

Back

Epidermis and dermis.

Front

What is the role of melanocytes in the skin?

Back

To produce melanin, which gives skin its color.

Front

What type of burn affects only the outer layer of skin?

Back

1st degree burn.