Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Which type of burn appears inflamed and feels tender but has no blisters?

Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions: -Structures marked J on the skin diagram are

The loose connective tissue that separates the integument from deeper tissues and organs is called the

Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels in the

The hypodermis

The condition that results from clogged sebaceous glands is

Which of the following is the function of hair associated with a nerve fiber?

The dermis is composed largely of

The blood supply to the skin arises from a network of blood vessels called the ________ plexus in the hypodermis,at its border with the reticular layer of the dermis.

Why are injections administered in the hypodermis when administering drugs using a hypodermic needle?

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

________ is a pigment found in vegetables that can make skin appear orange or yellow.

Which statement is correct?

Which statement is true for merocrine sweat glands?

The layer of the epidermis at the exposed surface is the

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

The ________ layer of the dermis contains bundles of collagen fibers and elastin,and is responsible for the mechanical strength and flexibility of the skin.

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

The most severe type of skin cancer is most likely to develop from

Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions: -Structure F on the skin diagram is a(n)