Exam 6: Integumentary System

Transpiration is another name for sweating.

The deeper sublayer of the dermis is the ________ layer, and it is the ________ of the two.

The subcutaneous layer, or hypodermis, is one of the two parts of the integument.

The white crescent at the proximal end of the nail plate is called the ________.

Skin is an entirely waterproof barrier, preventing all gain or loss of fluid from the skin except sweat.

-What does number 5 indicate?

Which are applicable to the stratum corneum? A: Most superficial stratum B: Consists of about 3-5 cell layers C: Cells are dead D: Interlocking keratinized cells E: Cells are anucleate

Epidermal dendritic (Langerhans) cells function as part of the ________ response.

From what else, besides physical trauma, does the skin provide protection?

The two types of leukocytes that clean up debris underneath the blood clot of a wound are

Where on the human body is the hair thick enough to retain heat?

Most of the nail body appears pink because of the blood in the underlying capillaries.

The reason for the reddish tint seen in lightly pigmented skin is the molecule formed by the combination of oxygen and melanin.

After about 10 weeks of development, hair follicles begin to appear as pockets of cells, called hair ________.

Cancer cells in the epidermis are attacked by

Hair production involves a specialized type of keratinization that occurs in the hair ________.

Areas where adult males tend to accumulate subcutaneous fat include the

The mammary glands of the breasts are modified ________ sweat glands.

The reticular layer of the dermis consists primarily of

When the body is cold and needs to conserve heat, the blood vessels in the dermis dilate to allow for more blood flow in that region.