Exam 7: B: Skin and Its Appendages

In hospitals,frequently a sensor is put over one fingernail to determine whether the patient's blood is properly oxygenated.Explain why this evaluation is possible.

The skin of an infant is more easily damaged by penetration or abrasion than that of an adult.Which layer is probably thinner in an infant than in an adult?

Match each term with its definition or description. -darkest of the melanin pigments

The hair papilla consists of _____ tissue.

The layer beneath the dermis is called the:

Many liquid medicines,such as insulin,are administered using a subcutaneous injection.Why is the subcutaneous layer an ideal site for the administration of such medication?

The surface film found on the skin has a variety of functions,including:

The process of digesting food requires work from the body.Why would you expect the body temperature to rise slightly after eating a big meal?

Which of the following is not true about thick or thin skin?

The area of the skin in an average-size adult is about _____ square feet.

A geneticist informs the parents that their newborn infant does not have the enzyme tyrosinase.The lack of this enzyme will result in:

The term used to describe the skin and its appendages is the:

Explain how the involvement of desmosomes in a blister is a good example of the relationship between structure and function at the chemical level of organization.

The hypodermis:

Name the two types of sweat glands.Explain the difference in their location in the body and the substance they produce.

The darkest of the skin pigments is:

Match each layer of the epidermis with its corresponding characteristics. -contains cells rich in ribonucleic acid and has prominent intercellular bridges or desmosomes

Which cells originate in the bone marrow and are important in the immune function?

The type of gland associated with blackheads is:

Which skin layer has cells that look prickly because of the desmosomes that join the cells together?