Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of flattened keratinized cells
A)integumentary system
B)keratin
C)adipocyte
D)lunula
E)melanin
F)paronychium
G)pore
H)sebaceous gland
I)sebum
J)squamous epithelium
K)stratified
L)stratum corneum
M)subcutaneous layer

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of flattened keratinized cells
A)integumentary system
B)keratin
C)adipocyte
D)lunula
E)melanin
F)paronychium
G)pore
H)sebaceous gland
I)sebum
J)squamous epithelium
K)stratified
L)stratum corneum
M)subcutaneous layer

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of flattened keratinized cells.

Answer: B 
 Keratin is a protein that makes up hair, nails, and the outermost layer of skin.

Answer: C 
 Adipocyte is a fat cell.

Answer: D 
 Lunula is the white, half-moon-shaped area at the base of the nail.

Answer: E 
 Melanin is a pigment that gives skin its color.

Answer: F 
 Paronychium is the tissue that surrounds the nail.

Answer: G 
 Pore is a tiny opening in the skin that allows sweat and oil to come to the surface.

Answer: H 
 Sebaceous gland produces and secretes an oily substance called sebum that lubricates the skin and hair.

Answer: I 
 Sebum is an oily substance secreted by sebaceous gland that lubricates the skin and hair.

Answer: J 
 Squamous epithelium is a type of cells that make up the outermost layer of skin.

Answer: K 
 Stratified means arranged in layers.

Answer: M 
 Subcutaneous layer is the deepest layer of the skin that contains fat and connective tissue.

Answer: A 
 Integumentary system is the organ system that includes the skin, hair, nails, and glands.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings