SOLUTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
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◉ Dermis. Answer: Layer of skin beneath the epidermis; the inner
supportive layer
◉ Sebaceous glands. Answer: Glands that produce an oily substance
called serum that is secreted through hair follicles
◉ Eccrine sweat glands. Answer: Glands that produce sweat directly
onto the skin's surface
◉ Apocrine sweat glands. Answer: Glands that produce a thick,
milky secretion found in the armpit and groin
◉ Subcutaneous tissue. Answer: Adipose tissue made up of lobules
of fat
◉ Melanin. Answer: Brownish pigment that increase when exposed
to sunlight
, ◉ Carotene. Answer: Yellow pigmentation of the skin especially
found in the palms and soles
◉ Oxyhemoglobin. Answer: A bright red pigment, causes redding of
the skin
◉ Deoxyhemoglobin. Answer: Blue pigment when oxygen is released
to the tissues
◉ Cyanosis. Answer: A blue color is found due to decrease oxygen or
blood flow
◉ Lunular. Answer: Whitish crescent area of fingernails
◉ Clubbing. Answer: Increased curvature of the nail bed usually due
to an underlying disease
◉ Pallor. Answer: Pale skin color; due to decreased oxyhemoglobin
◉ Jaundice. Answer: Yellowing of the skin; increased bilirubin is
found
◉ Hypopigmented. Answer: Color change of skin-white-as a result of
too little melanin