Dermis, Subcutaneous, and Accessory Structures

To what layer of skin is letter "B" pointing?

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Stratum Corneum

Oil glands that are found all over the skin, except on the palms and soles, are called _____.

• merocrine glands
• sebaceous glands
• apocrine glands
• sweat glands

Which layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles?

• epidermis
• dermis
• hypodermis
• hyperdermis

Which type of sweat gland is found in the arm pits and produces smelly pheromones

• merocrine
• apocrine
• sebaceous
• holocrine

This gland releases an oil known as sebum.

• Sebaceous gland
• Apocrine gland
• Merocrine gland
• All of the choices

What is another name for the hypodermis?

• epidermis
• subcutaneous layer
• stratum corneum
• cutaneous layer

To what structure is #3 pointing?

• Sweat gland and duct
• Hair follicle
• Arrector pili muscle
• Sebaceous gland

Sebaceous glands secrete an oil for hair and skin called:

• keratin
• melanin
• cerumen
• sebum

What gland is responsible for keeping our hair soft and is a barrier for bacteria and fungi?

• Sudoriferous
• Sebaceous
• Melanin
• Carotene

What is the name of tube that our hair grows from?

• Follicle
• Root
• Shaft
• Sebaceous