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Skin Accessories Review

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the purpose of the arrector pili muscle?
a)
cause hair to stand up
b)
stimulate the growth of new cells
c)
shed the hair naturally
d)
hold the hair in place
2.

What is the purpose of the sebaceous glands?

a)

Secretes oily, waxy substance that moisturizes skin & hair

b)

cools the body

c)

excretes waste products

d)

Protects from the Sun

3.

What surrounds the root of the hair like a pocket or sheath?

(a)  

4.

In the (a)   , living cells divide and grow to build the hair. Melanocytes also add pigment to the hair.

5.

The (a)   is an indentation into the hair bulb at the base of the hair follicle that contains blood vessels.

6.

What gland is responsible for keeping our hair soft and helps to create a barrier against bacteria and fungi (when mixed with sweat)?

a)

Sudoriferous

b)

Sebaceous

c)

Melanin

d)

Carotene

7.
Oil glands that are found all over the skin, except on the palms and soles, are called _____.
a)
merocrine glands
b)
sebaceous glands
c)
apocrine glands
d)
sweat glands
8.

Which gland creates a secretion that is mostly water and aids in excretion of wastes and body temperature regulation?

a)

sebaceous

b)

sudoriferous

9.

Identify the structure indicated

(a)  

10.

Identify the structure indicated

(a)  

11.

Identify the structure indicated

(a)  

12.

Identify the structure indicated by the black arrow

(a)  

13.

Identify the structure indicated by the black arrow

(a)  

14.

Identify the structure indicated by the yellow arrows

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

dermal papillae

d)

hypodermis/subcutaneous

e)

sweat glands

15.

These glands in blue are:

a)

Sebaceous Glands

b)

Sweat glands

16.

The enlarged part of the hair root is called the:

(a)  

17.

Label the structures of the skin.

18.

Label the diagram provided.