Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Oil-secreting gland in the dermis; associated with hair follicles
A)integumentary system
B)keratin
C)adipocyte
D)lunula
E)melanin
F)paronychium
G)pore
H)sebaceous gland
I)sebum
J)squamous epithelium
K)stratified
L)stratum corneum
M)subcutaneous layer

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Oil-secreting gland in the dermis; associated with hair follicles
A)integumentary system
B)keratin
C)adipocyte
D)lunula
E)melanin
F)paronychium
G)pore
H)sebaceous gland
I)sebum
J)squamous epithelium
K)stratified
L)stratum corneum
M)subcutaneous layer

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sebaceous gland is an oil-secreting gland in the dermis.

A
 Integumentary system includes the skin, hair, nails, and glands.

B
 Keratin is a tough fibrous protein that makes up hair and nails.

G
 Pore is a small opening on the skin surface that allows the passage of sweat and sebum.

H
 Sebum is the oily substance secreted by the sebaceous gland.

J
 Squamous epithelium is a flat, scale-like epithelial cell.

K
 Stratified means arranged in layers.

L
 Stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the skin composed of dead cells.

M
 Subcutaneous layer is the innermost layer of the skin composed of adipose tissue.

D
 Lunula is the half-moon-shaped white area at the base of the nail.

F
 Paronychium is the soft tissue surrounding the nail border.

E
 Melanin is the pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings