Skin and Its Components Flashcard

Front

Is the hypodermis made of epithelial tissue?

Back

False

Front

The epidermis can be thick or thin.

Back

True

Front

Is sweat also known as sebum?

Back

False

Front

Which is NOT an appendage of the skin?

Back

The hypodermis

Front

What percent of your body weight does skin account for?

Back

20%

Front

Is hair made of dead melanocytes?

Back

False

Front

When our skin is exposed to UV rays, it helps to produce Vitamin D.

Back

True

Front

Are mammary glands modified eccrine sweat glands that produce milk?

Back

False

Front

Ceruminous glands are modified apocrine sweat glands that produce ear wax.

Back

True

Front

Which is true about the layers of the epidermis versus the dermis?

Back

There are 5 layers of the epidermis and 2 layers of the dermis.