Subcutaneous Tissues and Integument - Fascia and Glands (Test 1)

Question 1

Cutaneous

Answer 1

of/on/or affecting the skin

Question 2

Subcutaneous

Answer 2

beneath the skin

Question 3

Fascia

Answer 3

thin layer of connective tissues

Question 4

Adipose

Answer 4

fat

Question 5

Influences on surface contour

Answer 5

1. fascia 2. glands 3. large (swollen) glands 4. adipose tissue (obese or emaciated)

Question 6

Integument (skin) consisting of:

Answer 6

1. Derma - layer of dense connective tissue (layer of skin just below epidermis). 2. Epidermis - external covering of epithelium (outermost layer of skin)

Question 7

Properties of skin

Answer 7

1. protects deeper tissue from drying out and injury 2. water proof 3. will absorb oily materials

Question 8

Skin texture varies…

Answer 8

1. among different individuals 2. regional variations (back of hand, the face, mucous membranes)

Question 9

Derma

Answer 9

deeper layer of skin, 1. blood vessels 2. lymphatics 3. sebaceous glands (oil glands).

Question 10

Epidermis

Answer 10

outer most layer of skin, 1. no blood or lymph vessels 2. four layers of cells

Question 11

Skin color is a result of

Answer 11

1. skin pigments - a. melanin: pigment in the cells of the deepest layer of the epidermis (dark tan or black). b. carotene: yellow in complexion. 2. Blood in the superficial capillaries (red).

Question 12

Variations of skin color

Answer 12

1. pigment free patches. 2. Intense pigmentation. 3. Albinism - albino, total lack of melanin in the hair, skin, and eyes.