Exam 5: The Integumentary System

A mild sunburn is an example of a _____ burn and involves only the _____ layer of the skin.

Which of the following terms best describes a bluish skin color most likely resulting from an inadequate amount of oxygen circulating in the blood?

The two principal layers of skin are the epidermis and the subcutaneous layer.

The papillae of hair fill with ectoderm in which blood vessels develop.

Give two different names for the layer indicated by C.

The ability of skin to stretch and recoil is due to the presence of _____ in the _____.

Describe the layers of the epidermis and discuss growth of the epidermis. Include a description of the different cell types. Accompany your answer with a labeled diagram.

Three major types of skin are recognized on the basis of certain structural and functional properties: thin skin, intermediate skin, and thick skin.

In the fifth or sixth month of fetal development, hair follicles produce delicate fetal hair called _____, which is usually shed prior to birth.

Calluses form in areas that

Which of the following statements about skin color is false?

Which of the following contributes to the increased incidence of heat stroke in the elderly?

Vitamin D synthesis begins in the skin as a result of UV radiation altering a precursor molecule.

"Goose bumps" on the skin are due to contraction of smooth muscles called _____, which are associated with hair follicles.

Name the structure indicated by A.

Identify the type of cell that has an immune function.

Epithelial cells from the _____ give rise to the sebaceous glands during fetal development.

Identify the specific structure indicated by B.

In regards to thermoregulatory sweating, sweat that evaporates from the skin before it is perceived as moisture is termed _____ perspiration; whereas sweat that is excreted in larger amounts and is seen as moisture on the skin is called _____ perspiration.

Which of the following is not considered an epidermal derivative?