Exam 5: The Integumentary System

The _________________________ layer of the skin contains bundles of collagen fibers and elastin and is responsible for the strength of the skin.

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

The subcutaneous layer is made of

The protein that contributes to many of the skin's protective qualities is called _________________________.

The most important factor in skin color is

The _________________________ glands function as scent glands.

Nerve fibers in the skin are associated with

The primary mode of heat loss from the body is

Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the cutaneous membrane?

A "rug burn" is an example of a(n)

When a person becomes "pale," what is the physiologic basis?

A thickened area of scar tissue that is covered by a shiny, smooth epidermal surface is called a(n) _________________________.

The pigment melanin

Specialized sweat glands that produce milk are called

Exposure to _________________________ radiation from the sun has the effect of increasing melanin production in the skin.

The layer of the skin that provides thermoregulation via changing blood flow is the

Injections made under the skin are called

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label I: ________

In a condition known as sunstroke, the victim appears flushed, the skin is warm and dry, and the body temperature rises dramatically. Explain these observations based on what you know concerning the role of the skin in thermoregulation.

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label G: ________