Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Skin surface markings that reflect points of tight dermal attachment to underlying tissues are called epidermal ridges.

Match the following: A) Vellus B) Stratum basale C) Sudoriferous glands D) Stratum corneum -The layer that contains the mitotic viable cells of the epidermis.

Billions of consumer dollars are spent for deodorants and antiperspirants each year. Explain the production of body odors frequently associated with axillary skin.

The epidermis consists of five layers of cells, each layer with a distinct role to play in the health, well-being, and functioning of the skin. Which of the following layers is responsible for cell division and replacement?

List the layers of the dermis and describe the functions of the tissue that makes up each layer.

The sebaceous glands are simple alveolar glands that secrete a substance known as sebum. The secretion of sebum is stimulated ________.

Which of the following cells and their functions are correctly matched?

Figure 5.1 Using Figure 5.1, match the following: -Dense irregularly arranged, fibrous connective tissue.

The coarse hair of the eyebrows and scalp is called ________ hair.

The protein found in large amounts in the outermost layer of epidermal cells is collagen.

The single most important risk for skin cancer is ________

When an individual is exposed to extremely low air temperatures, the dermal blood vessels will dilate so that blood and heat will be dissipated.

What are six of the functions of the epidermis?

What are the most important factors influencing hair growth?

The dense fibrous connective tissue portion of the skin is located in the reticular region of the dermis.

The major regions of a hair shaft include all of the following except ________.

The design of a person's epidermal ridges is determined by the manner in which the papillae rest upon the dermal ridges to produce the specific pattern known as handprints, footprints, and fingerprints. Which of the following statements is True regarding these prints or ridges?

Figure 5.1 Using Figure 5.1, match the following: -Where capillary loops are found.