thayer_william test: Skin

Question 0

27. What are nails?

Answer 0

Protect the ends of fingers

24. CLF - Skin I

Question 1

11. What is the Basal layer of the epidermis?

Answer 1

The area where new cells are made in the epidermis

26. CLF - Skin

Question 2

61. Where are the sebaceous glands found in the skin

Answer 2

Dermis

26. CLF - Skin

Question 3

64. Catalase is NOT a

Answer 3

Pigment

28.Lab - Temperature

Question 4

70. Fat is one type of _____________ tissue

Answer 4

Connective

24. CLF - Skin

Question 5

72. Skin cells produce _______________ which helps the digestive system absorb calcium

Answer 5

Vitamin D

24. CLF - Skin

Question 6

76. Describe who skin helps maintain body temp. If a person becomes too warm

Answer 6

Blood vessels in the skin dialate. This allows heat to move to the outside environment. Sweat glands produce perspiration. As the sweat evaporates, it carries heat into the air. Hair lays flat.
17. Note - homeostasis

Question 7

53. What are the functions of the epidermis?

Answer 7

Strength, elasticity, structure

24. CLF - Skin I

Question 8

55.Where can you find dead skin cells?

Answer 8

Your outermost layer of skin

24. CLF - Skin I

Question 9

57.Hair and nails is composed mainly of

Answer 9

Keratin

24. CLF - Skin I

Question 10

52. Sweat glands

Answer 10

Aid in cooling the body

17. Note - homeostasis