Exam 5: The Integumentary System

During skin repair,most of the scab consists of an insoluble network of ________,a protein that forms from blood proteins during the clotting response.

The layer of the epidermis at the exposed surface is the

When the arrector pili muscles contract,

The fold of stratum corneum over the base of a nail is called the

The glands that begin discharging a sticky,cloudy,and potentially odorous secretion at puberty are called ________ glands.

What is the composition of the papillary layer of the dermis?

As an adolescent looking at pimples on your face,you think about what they are.You decide that they are related to ________ on your skin.

-Structure A on the skin diagram is the

Where is keratin concentration the highest?

There is a connective tissue layer protecting the hair shaft,marked as structure

Which is the most logical reason for an elderly person's higher potential to be prone to skin infections,compared to a younger person?

In albinism,________ is lacking.

The blood supply to the skin arises from a network of blood vessels called the ________ plexus in the hypodermis,at its border with the reticular layer of the dermis.

During the regeneration process of the skin after an injury,what is the combination of blood clot,fibroblasts,and an extensive capillary network called?

The skin may turn orange as a result of ________ buildup.

-The layer marked A is the

The nail ________ covers the nail bed.

Which type of burn appears inflamed and feels tender but has no blisters?

A burn that destroys only the superficial cells of the epidermis,such as a mild sunburn,is classified as

Structures marked J on the skin diagram are