Physiology Week 4 Activity Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Which skin layer has cells that look prickly because of the desmosomes that join the cells together - ANSWER-Stratum spinosum Which skin layer contains closely packed, clear cells that contain a gel- like substance called eleidin? - ANSWER-Stratum lucidum The nail body forms at the nail root, which has a matrix of proliferating cells from the ___ that enables the nail to grow continuously - ANSWER-Stratum basale Smooth muscles that produce goose pimples when they contract are the ___ muscles - ANSWER-Arrector pili Which is not part of a hair - ANSWER-Lanugo The hair papilla consists of ___ tissue - ANSWER-Dermal Which cells of the skin act as a type of antigen-presenting cell in the skin? - ANSWER-Dendritic cells The gland responsible for the waxy secretion in the external ear canal is - ANSWER-Ceruminous Hair: - ANSWER-a. Alternates between periods of growth and rest b. Consists of keratinized cells c. Is formed from cells of the germinal matrix