Integumentary System Flashcards
1
Q
The dermis has two major layers; what constitutes 80% of the dermis and is responsible for the tension lines in the skin?
A
The reticular layer
2
Q
Despite its apparent durability, the dermis is subject to tearing. How might a person know that the dermis has been stretched and/or torn?
A
Visible silvery-white scars are an indication of stretching of the dermis (stretch marks - tiger stripes)
3
Q
Pigment-producing cells of the skin
A
melanocytes
4
Q
Why are eyebrow hairs shorter than the hairs on your head
A
Eyebrow follicles are only active for a few months
