Epithelial membrane
epithelium attached to a layer of connective tissue
cutaneous membrane
skin
mucous membrane
The lining of various body cavities, including the nose, ears, and mouth
serous membrane
a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body
Serous fluid
lubricates the organs and allows them glide without friction
synovial membrane
membrane lining the capsule of a joint
Keratin
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails
Epidermis
Outer layer of skin
subcutaneous tissue
Innermost layer of skin (hypodermis)
Keratinocytes
produce keratin
Melanin
skin pigment
Melanocytes
produce melanin
Dermal papillae
Found in the upper layers of the dermis, they create your fingerprint pattern
Meissner's corpuscles
Light touch receptors
Pacinian corpuscles
deep pressure
Carotene
yellow-orange pigment
Jaundice
yellowing of the skin
Exocrine gland
gland that releases its secretions through tubelike structures called ducts
Sebaceous gland
oil-secreting gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles
Sebum
oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands
Acne
Over production of oil and bacteria buildup in pores
Seborrhea
skin condition characterized by overproduction of sebum
Sweat gland
The glands that secrete sweat, located in the dermal layer of the skin.
Eccrine gland
major sweat glands of the human body
Apocrine gland
The less numerous type of sweat gland. Produces a secretion containing water, salts, and proteins.