Histology & The Skin

5. the powerhouse of the cell
6. the shape of squamous cells
10. the study of cells and tissues
11. the tiny branches of blood vessels embedded in the skin
14. the outermost layer of skin
15. the energy molecule that is used by cells; it is manufactured by organelles and consists of three phosphate groups
16. an enzyme in the cell that breaks down all types of stuff in the cell that shouldn't be there; this type of organelles "takes out the trash"
17. the compound that gives skin and hair its color
18. the layer of skin that contains touch and pain receptors
20. melanin is produced by specialized cells called...

1. all of the cells of the outermost layer of the epidermis are...
2. the type of cells/tissues that makeup the body's linings. Ex: ________ tissue
3. a term in histology that describes when cells stack on top of one another
4. the protein that holds together the dermis
7. a fibrous protein that coats skin cells (and is also found in hair and nails)
8. the part of the cell that contains DNA
9. the body's largest organ
12. a type of tissue that consists of many fat cells
13. a gland that releases oil in the skin
19. a reflexive response that causes our hair to stand up on end when we are cold or frightened