Special Skin Structures

Front

What type of skin receptor is responsible for detecting light touch and pressure?

Back

Hair follicle receptor

Front

What protein is primarily found in the cells of your nails?

Back

Keratin

Front

What are the small openings in the skin through which glands secrete substances?

Back

Pores

Front

Can split ends in hair be healed by the division of living cells?

Back

False

Front

What is the term for the oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands?

Back

Sebum

Front

What type of skin structure is responsible for the sensation of pain?

Back

Nociceptors

Front

What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?

Back

Regulate body temperature through perspiration.

Front

What is the role of melanocytes in the skin?

Back

Produce melanin, which gives skin its color and protects against UV radiation.

Front

What are the two main types of sweat glands?

Back

Eccrine and apocrine glands.

Front

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

Back

Secrete sebum to lubricate and protect the skin.