Integumentary Review

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  1. 3. Lines of ______ is the arrangement of collagen fibers, they are important to surgeons because if they cut along the lines of cleavage, then the wounds heal more quickly with fewer scars
  2. 11. hair and nails provide protection due to their high _______ content
  3. 13. Stratum _______ is a layer of dead cells, outermost layer of the epidermis
  4. 14. The dermis is composed of _____ layers
  5. 15. Changes in _____ _____ during exercise cause the skin to swell and appear red (2 words)
  6. 17. a pigment produced by melanocytes, it protects the skin from harmful UV rays
  7. 18. number of layers in the epidermis
  8. 19. part of the hair that sticks out of the skin
  9. 21. structure with in the integumentary system that is protective and useful as tools
  10. 23. the two hidden structures of the nail
  11. 25. Spider shaped epithelial cells found in last two layers of the epidermis
  12. 28. _____ layer of the dermis that is made of bundles of collagen fibers
  13. 29. another name for the subcutaneous layer, below the skin
  14. 30. A holocrine gland that produces sebum (oil)
  15. 32. another name for cuticle, a structure within the nail that forms a seal for the nail matrix
  16. 33. The function of the ______ layer is to insulate and store nutrients
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  1. 1. _____ layer of the dermis is made of loose connective tissue
  2. 2. root of hair that is located in the dermis
  3. 4. the top layer of the skin
  4. 5. the two visible structures of a nail that are visible (3 words)
  5. 6. region within the hair follicle where cells divide (2 words)
  6. 7. irregular surface between epidermis and the dermis, it forms fingerprints (2 words)
  7. 8. There are two types of _______ glands
  8. 9. a type of sudoriferous gland found in the armpit and genital area, they produce sweat, fats, and proteins
  9. 10. a layer of the skin that is made up of dense irregular connective tissue
  10. 12. The primary function of the skin
  11. 16. a type of sudoriferous gland, merocrine sweat gland found on palms, soles of feet and forehead
  12. 20. Stratum _______ has flatter cells, the area where keratin accumulates. Provides waterproofing for the epidermis
  13. 22. outermost layer of the hair
  14. 24. Stratum ________ is a thin layer of translucent cells found only in thick skin (palms & feet)
  15. 25. structure where nails grow from is the nail ______
  16. 26. Stratum _______ is a layer of the epidermis that is constantly dividing pushing cells to the next layer
  17. 27. Stratum _______ is a thick layer of cells in the epidermis that contains pre-keratin filaments
  18. 31. Hair and nails are made of ______.