Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Perspiration that is produced by apocrine sweat glands

The glands that begin discharging a sticky,cloudy,and potentially odorous secretion at puberty are called ________ glands.

The reticular layer's collagen fibers directly provide which function?

The deepest layer of cells in the epidermis is the cells of the

Where is keratin concentration the highest?

What is the composition of the papillary layer of the dermis?

Hair is formed by the repeated divisions of epithelial stem cells in which structure?

Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions: -Which layer of the diagram identifies the area where a hypodermic needle would be placed for an injection of a drug?

The highly vascular layer of the skin,which provides thermoregulation via changing blood flow,is the

Which of the following is the function of the combination of epidermal ridges and dermal papillae?

Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions: -Structure L on the skin diagram is the

A burn that destroys only the superficial cells of the epidermis,such as a mild sunburn,is classified as

Through which cellular interactions are the cells of the stratum basale firmly attached to the plasma membrane?

Exposure of the skin to ultraviolet light

The type of burn that injures the hypodermis,deeper tissues,and organs is a

A small amount of ultraviolet radiation is beneficial because it

Figure 5-4 Glands and Associated Structures Use Figure 5-4 to answer the following questions: -Structure D is a(n)

You have been severely burned on the right arm in a house fire,but you are now recovering.The second- and third-degree burns have destroyed the epidermis and dermis of your arm.Predict the long-term consequences of this burn.

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

Thick skin can be found on the