Memory Skin and Body Membranes ReviewVersion en ligne Review vocabulary for skin and body membranes quiz. par Megan Harvey Cutaneous Membrane Apocrine Gland Hair The deep layer of the skin; composed of dense, irregular connective tissue Flexible epithelial structure composed of keratinized cells; produced by hair follicles Tiny, smooth muscles attached to hair follicles; when activated, they cause the hair to stand upright The skin; composed of epidermal and dermal layers Cyanosis A bluish coloration of the mucous membranes and skin caused by deficient oxygenation of the blood Epidermis Arrector Pili Eccrine Gland Epithelial Membrane The outer layers of the skin; an epithelium The more numerous type of sweat gland found all over the body, but particularly abundant on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and forehead. Membranes: Membranes composed of epithelial tissue with an underlying layer of connective tissue; covering and lining membranes. Glands that have ducts through which their secretions are carried to a body surface (skin or mucosa). Less numerous type of sweat gland. Its secretions contain water, salts, fatty acids, and proteins. Dermis Exocrine Glands