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Ch 5 Integumentary System Flashcards

0
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The outer layer of skin is named___It is composed of______.

A

Epidermis, epithelium

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Six functions of skin

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Sensation,protection, regulation, excretion pro- absorption, cuteineous, sensations.

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The ______ Is the thicker layer of the skin

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Dermis

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Dermis

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The_____ layer has the most sensory receptors, nerves, blood vessels and glands in it

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4
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Which layer of the epidermis is the most superficial

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Stratum lucidum

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5
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Which layer of the epidermis contains cells that multiply in cells that produce melanin

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Stratum basale

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The epidermis is composed of_______Tissue

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Dense irregular connective

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7
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What tissue is the main type found in the lower dermis

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Dense irregular connective

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8
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Which of the following is not a function of the skin

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Calcium Production

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9
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Which of the following is not an accessory organs

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Dermal papillae

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10
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To produce vitamin D, skin cells need to be exposed to

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Ultraviolet light

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It takes_for a cell to form in basal layer, Rise to the surface, become keratinized, and slough off. (Days)

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2 to 4 weeks

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12
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Which layer of the dermis contains touch corpuscle and the loops of many capillaries

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Papillary

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Dark skin is due to primarily the presence of the pigment_which is in the greatest abundance in the_

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Melanin, epidermis

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14
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A person with albinism has a defect in the production of_.

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Melanin

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15
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Freckles are due to the presence of patches of the pigment_

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Melanin

16
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The tissue that underlies the skin is called the_tissue layer

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Subcutaneous

17
Q

The tissue layer that anchors the skin to underlying tissues and organs is the_tissue layer.

A

Subcutaneous

18
Q

The deepest sensory receptors we have are the_receptors found in the subcutaneous layer

A

Pressure

19
Q

The pink color of skin during blushing is caused by the space_space pigments in the bloodstream.

A

Hemoglobin

20
Q

When you have your haircuts, the scissors are cutting through the hair_.

A

Shaft

21
Q

False statement on enccrine sweat glands

A

They help regulate body temperature

22
Q

not true concerning hair (number)

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Normally adults lose about 1000 hairs per day

23
Q

Sebaceous glands

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Secrete an oily substance

24
Q

The portion of the nail that is responsible for nail growth is

A

Matrix

25
Q

Ear wax

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Cerumen

26
Q

Sweat

A

Perspiration

27
Q

Yellowish and orangish pigments

A

Carotene

28
Q

The red pigment

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Hemoglobin

29
Q

Waterproofing pigment of skin, hair

A

Keratin

30
Q

Epidermis on proximal border of nail

A

Cuticle

31
Q

Yellow and black pigment

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Melanin

32
Q

Sebaceous glands

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Oil gland

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