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