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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA major function of skin is protection from:AbrasionUV lightEntry of microorganismsAll of the above
- 2. Multiple Choice
The waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis.KeratinMelatoninMelaninActin - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a function of the skin?InsulationMovementExcretionVitamin D Production
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThis gland releases an oil known as sebum.Sebacious glandApocrine GlandEccrine GlandAll of the above
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the top layer of the skin called?DermisHypodermisEpidermisSubcutaneous
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another name for the hypodermis?epidermissubcutaneous layerstratum basale
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the function of the arrector pili muscle?To secrete sebumTo produce keratinTo make hairs stand on endNone of these
- 8. Multiple Choice
What part of the integumentary system is #2?
epidermis
hypodermis
dermis
subcutaneous tissue
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is #9 pointing to?
sebaceous gland
sudoriferous gland
messiner's corpuscle
pacinian corpuscle
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThis is a general term for sweat glands.cerumensebaceousapocrinesudoriferous
- 11. Multiple ChoiceEpidermal layer of protection.stratum basalestratum corneumstratum granulosumstratum spinosum
- 12. Multiple ChoiceEpidermal layer found only in thick skin.stratum basalestratum spinosumstratum lucidumstratum corneum
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which type of cell found in the epidermis is responsible for immune activity and eats up foreign cells?
adipose tissue
keratinocytes
Langerhans cells
melanocytes
Merkel cells
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which type of cell is a sensory cell and sends sensory information to the brain?
adipose tissue
keratinocytes
Langerhans (dendritic) cells
melanocytes
Merkel cells
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which type of cell is found in the hypodermis?
adipose tissue
keratinocytes
Langerhans (dendritic) cells
melanocytes
Merkel cells
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is in correct order of epithelial tissue from superficial to deep on the calf of your leg?stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum, stratum spinosum, stratum basalestratum corneum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basaleStratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basalestratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
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