Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Skin receptor that detects light touch
A)Hypodermis
B)Hair papilla
C)Dermal papillae
D)Meissner corpuscle
E)Stratum corneum
F)Lanugo
G)Melanin
H)Eccrine gland
I)Stratum germinativum
J)Arrector pili
K)Sebaceous gland
L)Lunula
M)Apocrine gland
N)Pacini corpuscle

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Meissner corpuscle is a skin receptor that detects light touch.

Answer: A
 Hypodermis is the innermost layer of the skin, composed of adipose tissue and connective tissue.

Answer: C
 Dermal papillae are small projections of the dermis that extend into the epidermis and contain blood vessels and nerve endings.

Answer: D
 Meissner corpuscle is a skin receptor that detects light touch.

Answer: E
 Stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, composed of dead skin cells that are constantly shed and replaced.

Answer: F
 Lanugo is fine, downy hair that appears on the body of a fetus or a newborn baby.

Answer: G
 Melanin is a pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes.

Answer: H
 Eccrine gland is a type of sweat gland that produces a clear, odorless sweat that helps regulate body temperature.

Answer: I
 Stratum germinativum is the innermost layer of the epidermis, where new skin cells are continuously produced.

Answer: J
 Arrector pili is a tiny muscle that attaches to the base of a hair follicle and can cause the hair to stand up straight (goosebumps).

Answer: K
 Sebaceous gland is a type of gland in the skin that produces sebum, an oily substance that lubricates and protects the skin.

Answer: L
 Lunula is the crescent-shaped area at the base of a fingernail or toenail, where new nail growth occurs.

Answer: M
 Apocrine gland is a type of sweat gland that produces a thicker, milky sweat that is usually odorless when it is first excreted, but can become odorous after bacteria on the skin break it down.

Answer: N
 Pacini corpuscle is a skin receptor that detects pressure and vibration.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description