Match each term with its description or definition.
-small mound of dermis in the hair follicle
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

Question

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Hair papilla is a small mound of dermal cells located at the base of the hair follicle.

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

Answer: C
 Apocrine gland is a type of sweat gland that is found primarily in the arm pits and groin area and secretes a thicker sweat.

Answer: D
 Lanugo is the fine, unpigmented, downy hair covering a fetus.

Answer: F
 Germinal matrix is the area of actively dividing cells at the base of a hair follicle.

Answer: G
 Sebaceous gland is a gland that secretes an oily substance called sebum, which helps to lubricate the skin and hair.

Answer: H
 Eccrine gland is a type of sweat gland that is found all over the body and secretes a watery sweat.

Answer: I
 Conduction is the transfer of heat from one object to another through direct contact.

Answer: J
 Ceruminous gland is a gland located in the ear canal that secretes ear wax.

Match Each Term with Its Description or Definition