Chapter 6

Question 1

Functions of skin

Answer 1

Water proof, UV radiation, bacteria, vitamin D synthesis, sensation, thermoregulation

Question 2

Integumentary system

Answer 2

Skins, hair, nails, sweat glands

Question 3

Stratum corneum

Answer 3

Layers of dead cells, surface layer of skin

Question 4

Stratum basale

Answer 4

Single layer of stem cells and keratinocyte resting on basal laminia

Question 5

Dermal papillae

Answer 5

Upward finger like extensions of dermis

Question 6

Hemoglobin

Answer 6

Red pigment of red blood cells, hue to skin

Question 7

Carotene

Answer 7

Yellow pigment acquired from egg yolks, yellow/orange veggies

Question 8

Insensible perspiration

Answer 8

500 ml a day, does not produce visible wetness

Question 9

Diaphoresis

Answer 9

Sweating with wetness of skin

Question 10

Ceruminous glands

Answer 10

External ear canal, earwax

Question 11

Basal cell carcinoma

Answer 11

Most common, least dangerous

Question 12

Squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 12

Chance of recovery with early detection and surgical removal

Question 13

Malignant melanoma

Answer 13

Arises from melanocytes, most deadly, metastasizes rapidly