Skin Structure and Function Quiz

carries blood away from the skin

muscle that pulls hair upright

carries blood toward the skin

dead part of hair that projects from the surface

produces hair

anchors the skin to underlying organs

upper layer of skin composed mostly of dead, flat cells

opening of sweat duct on the skin's surface

thick layer of skin that contains nerves, blood vessels, and other structures

has fingerlike projections that penetrate into epidermis to provide nutrients

produces sebum

nerve receptor that detects touch

detect pain

receptor that detects deep pressure

produces sweat

hair follicle

arrector pili

epidermis

hair shaft

dermis

papillary layer

Pacinian corpuscle

nerve endings

Meissner’s corpuscle

hypodermis