Exam 22: Integumentary System and Pathologies

Which type of cell triggers immune responses?

Which term refers to the hard plates found on distal surfaces of fingers and toes?

Which region is relatively avascular?

Which type of gland regulates body temperature and eliminates wastes?

Which type of receptor detects changes in temperature?

Which structures are pouchlike and have hair arising from them?

Which term refers to activating body responses to bring temperature back to normal range?

Which term refers to pale skin?

Which condition is an infection of hair follicles?

Skin helps synthesize which vitamin?

Which structure attaches to hair follicles and pulls hair upright?

Which receptor detects heavy pressure and continuous touch?

Which condition is a fungal infection often transmitted by direct contact with cats and dogs?

Which type of receptor wrap around follicles and resemble a net or web?

Which condition is localized injury to the skin and underlying tissues usually over a bony prominence from sustained pressure?

Which condition is an acute, localized viral infection caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus?

Which skin condition is noncontagious?

Collagen constitutes what percentage of the dermis?

Which type of cell produces pigment that contributes to skin color?

Which type are the most numerous sweat glands?