Match each term with its description or definition.
-transfer of heat from one surface to another because of contact with each other
A)Hair papilla
B)Radiation
C)Apocrine gland
D)Lanugo
E)Convection
F)Germinal matrix
G)Sebaceous gland
H)Eccrine gland
I)Conduction
J)Ceruminous gland

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Conduction is the transfer of heat from one surface to another because of contact with each other.

Answer: B
 Radiation is the transfer of heat through the emission of electromagnetic waves.

Answer: H
 Eccrine gland is a type of sweat gland responsible for regulating body temperature through the secretion of sweat.

Answer: D
 Lanugo is a type of fine, downy hair that covers the skin of a developing fetus.

Answer: F
 Germinal matrix is a layer of cells at the base of hair follicles responsible for producing hair growth.

Answer: G
 Sebaceous gland is a type of skin gland that secretes sebum, an oily substance that helps to moisturize and protect the skin.

Answer: C
 Apocrine gland is a type of sweat gland found primarily in the armpit and pubic regions that secretes sweat containing fatty acids and proteins.

Answer: J
 Ceruminous gland is a type of sweat gland located in the ear canal that secretes cerumen, or earwax.

Answer: A
 Hair papilla is a small, specialized cluster of cells at the base of a hair follicle that supplies nutrients to the growing hair.

Match Each Term with Its Description or Definition