Match each term with its description or definition.
-movement of heat away from the body caused by air movement or dissipation of heated fluid particles
A)Hair papilla
B)Radiation
C)Apocrine gland
D)Lanugo
E)Convection
F)Germinal matrix
G)Sebaceous gland
H)Eccrine gland
I)Conduction
J)Ceruminous gland

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Convection refers to the movement of heat away from the body caused by air movement or dissipation of heated fluid particles.

Answer: B
 Radiation refers to the transfer of heat from one object to another without the need for a medium or contact.

Answer: H
 Eccrine glands are sweat glands that produce a watery secretion in response to elevated body temperature.

Answer: I
 Conduction refers to the transfer of heat from one object to another through direct contact.

Answer: G
 Sebaceous glands are oil glands that secrete sebum, which lubricates and protects the skin and hair.

Answer: C
 Apocrine glands are sweat glands located in the armpits and genital area that produce a thicker, odor-producing secretion.

Answer: J
 Ceruminous glands are specialized sweat glands located in the ear canal that produce cerumen, or earwax.

Answer: A
 Hair papilla is a small, cone-shaped structure at the base of a hair follicle that provides the hair with nourishment and support.

Answer: D
 Lanugo is a fine, downy hair that covers the body of a developing fetus and is usually shed before or shortly after birth.

Answer: F
 Germinal matrix is a region of rapidly dividing cells at the base of a hair follicle that produces the hair shaft.

Match Each Term with Its Description or Definition