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Chapter 5 Flashcards

1
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Perspiration

A

Sweat

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2
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Carotene

A

Yellow-orange pigment

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3
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Melanin

A

Yellow to black pigment

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4
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Oil gland

A

Sebaceous glands

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5
Q

Keratin

A

Waterproofing pigment of skin, hair

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6
Q

Cuticle

A

Epidermis on proximal border of nail

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7
Q

Hemoglobin

A

Red pigment

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8
Q

The outer layer of the skin is named

A

Epidermis, epithelium

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9
Q

The __ is the thicker layer of the skin

A

Dermis

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10
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The __ layer has the most sensory receptors, nerves, blood vessels and glands in it

A

Dermis

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11
Q

Which layer of the epidermis is most superficial?

A

Stratum corneum

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12
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Which layer of the epidermis contains cells that multiply and cells that produce melanin?

A

Stratum basale

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13
Q

The epidermis is composed of __ tissue

A

Areolar connective

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14
Q

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

A

Dense irregular connective

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15
Q

Which is NOT a function of skin?

A 
Calcium production 
Vitamin D synthesis 
Protection 
Immunity 
Temps true regulation
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16
Q

Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ?

A 
Dermal papillae
Sudoriferous glands 
sebaceous glands
Ceruminous glands 
Nails
17
Q

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

A

Ultraviolet

18
Q

It takes __for a cell to form in the basal layer, rise to the surface, become keratinized, and slough off.

A

2-4 weeks

19
Q

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

A

Papillary

20
Q

Cerumen

A

Ear wax

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