Memory Game Skin and Body Membranes ReviewOnline version Review vocabulary for skin and body membranes quiz. by Megan Harvey Arrector Pili The deep layer of the skin; composed of dense, irregular connective tissue Flexible epithelial structure composed of keratinized cells; produced by hair follicles Cutaneous Membrane A bluish coloration of the mucous membranes and skin caused by deficient oxygenation of the blood The more numerous type of sweat gland found all over the body, but particularly abundant on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and forehead. Less numerous type of sweat gland. Its secretions contain water, salts, fatty acids, and proteins. Apocrine Gland Hair Tiny, smooth muscles attached to hair follicles; when activated, they cause the hair to stand upright Cyanosis Eccrine Gland Glands that have ducts through which their secretions are carried to a body surface (skin or mucosa). Epithelial Membrane Membranes: Membranes composed of epithelial tissue with an underlying layer of connective tissue; covering and lining membranes. Epidermis The skin; composed of epidermal and dermal layers Dermis Exocrine Glands The outer layers of the skin; an epithelium
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