BIOD 151 A&P 1 Exam 7 Portage learning 2024

Merkel Cell Sensory information detected – they are sensory receptors that are found on the skin outermost layer in areas like lips, fingertips and touch-sensitive regions like (mechanoreceptors) Meissner’s Corpuscles Sensory information detected – Detects light touch and low- frequency vibration (Mechanoreceptor) Pacinian Corpuscles Sensory information detected – Detects deep pressure and high frequency vibrations Layers of epidermis from deep to superficial- Stratum Basale, Stratum Spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum Exocrine glands secrete ____ Endocrine glands secrete_____ Into an epithelial lining, for body-wide distribution & through a duct, into the bloodstream Which of the ff is TRUE regarding epidermis It is Highly vascular It is comprised of five distint layers The basement membrane contain its blood supply Epidermal ridges change throughout a persons lifetime A person senses pain from a sharp tack. What type of sensory organ detects this information? Nociceptor A person touches a hot cup of coffee. What type of sensory organ detects this information? Thermoreceptor Merkel cells are embedded in what layer of skin? Epidermis