Skin Parts Functions

Front

What type of gland connects to the hair follicle and produces a milky type of sweat?

Back

Apocrine sweat gland

Front

Which cell ingests foreign substances and activates the immune system in the epidermis?

Back

Langerhans cells

Front

What layer of the epidermis secretes lipids to form a lipid barrier?

Back

Stratum granulosum

Front

What is the thickest layer of the skin that contains sweat glands, sensory receptors, and hair follicles?

Back

Dermis

Front

What mechanoreceptor responds to light touch?

Back

Meissner Corpuscle

Front

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

Back

To produce oil (sebum) that lubricates the skin and hair.

Front

What is the role of keratinocytes in the skin?

Back

To produce keratin, a protein that helps protect the skin.

Front

What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the stratum corneum?

Back

To provide a protective barrier against environmental damage.

Front

What is the hypodermis also known as?

Back

Subcutaneous layer.