Match each term with its description or definition.
-Small mound of dermis in the hair follicle
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

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The small mound of dermis in the hair follicle is called the hair papilla.

Answer: B
 Radiation is the transfer of heat through space.

Answer: C
 Apocrine glands are sweat glands located in the armpits and groin that secrete a thick, oily substance.

Answer: D
 Lanugo is the fine, downy hair covering a fetus, which is typically shed before or shortly after birth.

Answer: F
 The germinal matrix is the actively growing area of hair and nail cells at the base of the hair follicle or nail bed.

Answer: G
 Sebaceous glands are small glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance called sebum, which lubricates the skin and hair.

Answer: H
 Eccrine glands are sweat glands located all over the body that secrete a watery substance to help regulate body temperature.

Answer: I
 Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact.

Answer: J
 Ceruminous glands are specialized sweat glands in the ear canal that produce ear wax.

Match Each Term with Its Description or Definition