Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Parallel rows of peg like projections in the dermis
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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Dermal papillae are parallel rows of peg like projections in the dermis that interdigitate with the epidermis.

Answer: B
 Hair papilla is a small, nipple-like extension of the dermis into the base of the hair follicle.

Answer: E
 Stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis composed of dead, flattened, keratinized cells.

Answer: G
 Melanin is a pigment produced by melanocytes in the stratum germinativum that gives color to skin and protects against UV radiation.

Answer: H
 Eccrine gland is a type of sweat gland that regulates body temperature by secreting a watery solution onto the skin's surface.

Answer: I
 Stratum germinativum is the innermost layer of the epidermis that contains cells that undergo mitosis and give rise to new epidermal cells.

Answer: J
 Arrector pili is a small muscle that attaches to the base of each hair follicle and can cause the hair to stand on end.

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

Answer: L
 Lunula is the crescent-shaped white area at the base of the nail.

Answer: M
 Apocrine gland is a type of sweat gland found in the armpit and groin area that produces a thicker, milky secretion and is associated with body odor.

Answer: N
 Pacini corpuscle is a sensory receptor in the skin that responds to pressure and vibration.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description