Exam 7: B: Skin and Its Appendages

Yellowish discoloration of the skin and other tissues is a condition known as jaundice.This results from the:

Apocrine sweat glands can be found in all of the following areas except the:

The fibers in which layer make it possible for skin to stretch and be elastic?

After several months of extensive weight training,Nick has noticed pinkish,depressed furrows with jagged edges in his axillary region.These markings are a result of:

How can the regeneration time required for completion of mitosis,differentiation,and movement of new keratinocytes from the stratum basale to the surface of the epidermis be accelerated?

Match each layer of the epidermis with its corresponding characteristics. -layer in which the process of keratinization begins; the cells are filled with keratohyalin

A second-degree burn is characterized by:

Which cells of the skin act as a type of antigen-presenting cell in the skin?

When the skin looks cyanotic,it is because _____ can be seen through the skin.

Match each term with its description or definition. -cup-shaped cluster of cells in the hair follicle

Normally,which percentage of the cells in the stratum basale enter mitosis each day?

Which statement best explains the importance of the dendritic cells?

The papillary layer of the dermis:

Which is not part of a hair?

Describe the formation of hair and describe the parts of a hair follicle.

Match each layer of the epidermis with its corresponding characteristics. -a single layer of columnar cells that undergo mitosis

Match each term with its definition or description. -most important cell in the epidermis,makes up about 90% of it

Differentiate among first-,second-,and third-degree burns.

"Burns" can be caused by:

Match each term with its description or definition. -small mound of dermis in the hair follicle