The medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders is called

The outermost portion of the skin is the

All of the following are functions of the skin EXCEPT

The protein that helps protect and water proof the skin and underlying cells is

The cells producing the pigment responsible for skin color are the

Cells of the skin that are active in the immune process are

The layer of the epidermis which contains cells capable of continued cell division is the stratum

The layer of the epidermis primarily found in the thick skin of the palms and soles is the stratum

The most superficial layer of the epidermis is the stratum

The deepest layer of the epidermis is the stratum

The anatomical name for a mole is a ________.

The pigment produced by specialized cells of the stratum basale is ____.

The superficial portion of the hair is the ____.

Plates of tightly packed, hard, keratinized cells of the epidermis are referred to as ____.

The portion of the nail that is visible is the ____.

The whitish portion of the nail is the ____.

A blister is formed when the ________ that hold keratinocytes together break down.

The layer below the dermis is called the ____ layer.

In the upper layer of the dermis, finger-like extensions called _________ are present to increase the surface area.

Sweat glands associated with hairs in the axillary and anal regions are ____ glands.

The ____ muscle makes hairs stand up to form goosebumps.

Which layer contains the most adipose?

The deep layer of the skin is the

The layer of the epidermis which contains desmosomes is the stratum

The layer of the epidermis which contains lamellar granules is the stratum

The tissue that makes a hair grow.

The part of a hair that is below the skin.

The portion of the nail that is below the skin is the

The tissue that produces a nail is the

This substance gives the skin a yellow or orange color.

This cancer appears as an abnormal nevus.

These sudoriferous glands are found throughout the skin and produce a watery secretion.

These glands produce oil to moisturize the skin and lubricate hair.

These glands produce ear wax.

Commonly known as sweat glands, they can be eccrine or apocrine.

Cells of the epidermis that are touch sensitive are

The most common cells of the epidermis that form a protective barrier.

The superficial layer of the dermis that contains nerves and blood vessels

The deep layer of the dermis that contains densely packed collagen fibers.