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