Chapter 10 Test Questions Flashcards
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- The ____________ of the skin are oil sweat glands, nails, and hair.
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Appendages
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- The skin of the __________ is similar to the rest of the body, except that it has Longer and deeper hair follicles
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Scalp
2
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- The cells of the stratum corneum are made of ___________
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Keratin
3
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- The second layer of the epidermis is the _________ ___________
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Stratum lucidum
4
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- The protein in the stratum corneum that helps to keep it ________ ________ is keratin
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Water proof
5
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- The dark protective pigment In the __________ layer of the skin is called melanin
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Basal
6
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- The rectangular layer of the __________ supplies the skin with oxygen and nutrients
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Dermis
7
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- Subcutaneous tissue is the ___________ ____ _________under the dermis.
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Layer of fatty tissue
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- ________ to __________of the body’s blood supply is distributed to the skin
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One half to two thirds
9
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- Motor nerve fibers are distributed to the arrector or pili muscle attached to the hair follicle, which cause __________ _________
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Goose bumps
10
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- Sensory nerve fibers react to _________
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Pressure
11
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- The nerves that regulate the excretion of perspiration and the flow of ___________ are the secretory nerve fibers.
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Sebum
12
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- The _________ of the skin depends on melanin and blood supply
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Color
13
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- Sweat is excreted by the ______ glands
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Sudoriferous
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- The primary function of __________ is to prevent evaporation of moisture from the skin
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Sebum
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- __________ _______Hand sweat pores are normally resistant to bacterial attack, but allow the entry of special drugs and chemicals into the body
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Hair follicles