Skin Anatomy Labeling

The protective dead layer of cells of the outer epidermis is called the:

• stratum spinosum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum corneum

• stratum basale

The epidermal ridges or fingerprints are formed by the _____.

• genes in the epidermis

• dermal papillae

• smooth muscle in dermis

• amount of keratin in cells

The strength of the dermis would mainly be due to _____.

• the amount of blood vessels

• the distribution of elastic fibers

• the presence of collagen fibers

• the thickness of the layers

These glands secrete an oily liquid that naturally moisturizes the skin.

• sweat gland

• eccrine

• sebaceous gland

• apocrine

What layer is represented by letter B?

• Stratum Corneum

• Dermis

• Stratum Lucidum

• Epidermis

What layer provides insulation and shock absorption?

• Epidermis

• Melanocytes

• Stratum Basale

• Hypodermis

What layer of skin senses pain?

• callus

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

These structures are considered part of the DERMIS LAYER

• nerves, fat, blood vessels

• sweat glands and hair follicles

• keratin and melanocytes

Name 3 basic functions of the Integumentary system?

Identify the structure indicated

• Hair shaft

• Hair root

• Hair folicle

• Hair papilla