Memory Skin and Body Membranes ReviewVersión en línea Review vocabulary for skin and body membranes quiz. por Megan Harvey Exocrine Glands Glands that have ducts through which their secretions are carried to a body surface (skin or mucosa). The outer layers of the skin; an epithelium The skin; composed of epidermal and dermal layers Hair The more numerous type of sweat gland found all over the body, but particularly abundant on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and forehead. Epidermis Less numerous type of sweat gland. Its secretions contain water, salts, fatty acids, and proteins. Flexible epithelial structure composed of keratinized cells; produced by hair follicles Tiny, smooth muscles attached to hair follicles; when activated, they cause the hair to stand upright Epithelial Membrane The deep layer of the skin; composed of dense, irregular connective tissue Dermis A bluish coloration of the mucous membranes and skin caused by deficient oxygenation of the blood Membranes: Membranes composed of epithelial tissue with an underlying layer of connective tissue; covering and lining membranes. Eccrine Gland Arrector Pili Apocrine Gland Cyanosis Cutaneous Membrane
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