Skin flashcards

Question	Answer	Article
What are the 4 layers of the epidermis?	Stratum basale, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum and stratum corneum	Link to Article
Which dermal structure do sebaceous glands surround?	Hair follicles	Link to Article
Which structures provide anchoring for the skin of the nose?	Rete ridges	Link to Article
Which 3 glands of the eyelid produce the tear film?	Meibomian glands, Zeis glands and Lacrimal glands	Link to Article
How many layers make up the avian epidermis?	Three	Link to Article
Where would you find podotheca?	On the feet and legs of birds	Link to Article
What is the correct name for the preen gland?	Uropygial gland	Link to Article
Which type of keratin is unique to reptiles?	Beta-keratin	Link to Article
What are the dorsal and ventral components of the chelonian shell termed?	Carapace and plastron	Link to Article