A bluish coloration of the mucous membranes and skin caused by deficient oxygenation of the blood
Cutaneous Membrane
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.
Epithelial Membrane
Hair
The skin; composed of epidermal and dermal layers
Dermis
Apocrine Gland
The outer layers of the skin; an epithelium
Cyanosis
Epidermis
Eccrine Gland
The deep layer of the skin; composed of dense, irregular connective tissue
Flexible epithelial structure composed of keratinized cells; produced by hair follicles
Exocrine Glands
Membranes: Membranes composed of epithelial tissue with an underlying layer of connective tissue; covering and lining membranes.
Arrector Pili
Less numerous type of sweat gland. Its secretions contain water, salts, fatty acids, and proteins.
Tiny, smooth muscles attached to hair follicles; when activated, they cause the hair to stand upright
Glands that have ducts through which their secretions are carried to a body surface (skin or mucosa).
