chapter 5 smart book

Question 1

Melanosomes are transferred to keratinocytes in the stratum basale via the process of ______ or exocytosis.

Answer 1

phagocytosis

Question 2

In the layer of the epidermis called the stratum ______, the process of keratinization begins.

Answer 2

granulosum

Question 3

Melanin is transferred in membrane-bound vesicles from _____ to keratinocytes in the stratum basale.

Answer 3

mealnocyes

Question 4

During the process of keratinization, ______ disintegrate and the cells start to die. Also their membranes become thicker and less permeable.

Answer 4

organelles

Question 5

Hemoglobin exhibits a ______ color.

Answer 5

red

Question 6

There are two types of melanin, _________ and pheomelanin, together they produce various ratios of yellow, reddish, tan, brown, and black shades

Answer 6

eumelanin

Question 7

Melanosomes are transferred to keratinocytes in the stratum basale via the process of ______ or exocytosis.

Answer 7

phagocytosis

Question 8

The main structural components of the reticular layer is primarily a network of ______ fibers that extend internally from the reticular layer of the dermis into the underlying subcutaneous layer.

Answer 8

collagen

Question 9

During the process of keratinization, ______ disintegrate and the cells start to die. Also their membranes become thicker and less permeable.

Answer 9

organelles

Question 10

The reticular layer contains ______

Answer 10

dense irregular connective tissue

Question 11

Vasodilation of the dermal blood vessels means that the diameter of the vessels ______, so relatively ______ blood can travel through them.

Answer 11

increase , more

Question 12

The reticular layer of the dermis is __

Answer 12

deep to the papillary layer

Question 13

The nail matrix is the __

Answer 13

actively growign part

Question 14

The connective tissue root sheath of a hair follicle are derived from the ______.

Answer 14

dermis

Question 15

Extending from the dermal papillae to the mid-region of the hair follicles are thin ribbons of smooth muscle that are collectively called the ______ muscles.

Answer 15

arrector pili

Question 16

The reticular layer contains ___

Answer 16

dense irregular connective tissue

Question 17

Extending from the hair follicle to dermal papillae are muscles called _____.

Answer 17

arrector pili

Question 18

The root and shaft of a hair consist of ______ epithelial cells, while the hair bulb contains ______ epithelial cells.

Answer 18

dead, living

Question 19

The connective tissue root sheath of hair originates from the ______.
Multiple choice question.

Answer 19

dermis

Question 20

The two types of sweat glands in the skin are ______ sweat glands and ______ sweat glands.

Answer 20

merocrine, apocrine

Question 21

Gray hair results from the gradual reduction of ______ production.

Answer 21

melanin

Question 22

Sebaceous glands are classified as ______ glands that discharge an oily, waxy secretion called ______.

Answer 22

holocrine, sebum

Question 23

The skin houses two types of general exocrine glands, which are ________ glands and _______ glands.

Answer 23

sweat, sebaceous

Question 24

A type of gland associated with a hair follicle is usually a ______ gland.

Answer 24

sebaceous

Question 25

The secretion from merocrine sweat glands are carried to the surface of the epidermis via ______. The secretions of apocrine sweat glands are carried into _________

Answer 25

sweat ducts/hair follicles

Question 26

The secretions of sebaceous glands, called ______ is usually deposited into a ______.

Answer 26

sebum, hair follicle

Question 27

The mammary glands of the breasts are modified ______ glands.

Answer 27

apocrine sweat

Question 28

The two types of sweat glands in the skin are ______ sweat glands and ______ sweat glands.

Answer 28

merocrine, apocrine

Question 29

Sebaceous glands are classified as ______ glands that discharge an oily, waxy secretion called ______.

Answer 29

holocrine, sebum

Question 30

The secretion from merocrine sweat glands are carried to the surface of the epidermis via ______. The secretions of apocrine sweat glands are carried into __________

Answer 30

sweat ducts/hair follicles

Question 31

which body membrane functions to prevent desiccation and provide surface lubrication

Answer 31

mucous

Question 32

how many layers of tissuse are there in the periosteum , which covers the outer surface of the bone

Answer 32

2

Question 33

what item is a congenital abnormality of the skin that results in skin discoloration due to blood vessels that proliferate and form a benign tumor

Answer 33

A hemangioma

Question 34

what type of cartilage is articular cartilage, which covers the epiphysis of long bones, made of

Answer 34

Hyaline

Question 35

The anatomical region of the body usually described as the “cheek” is called the ____ region

Answer 35

buccal