Exam 5: Integumentary System

Which skin markings usually disappear during childhood?

The cells that contract and squeeze sweat glands causing them to discharge their accumulated secretions are called __________ cells.

The reason for the reddish tint seen in lightly pigmented skin is the molecule formed by the combination of oxygen and melanin.

Which is the result of oxygen deficiency in the blood?

What is the composition of the subcutaneous layer?

The scientific study and treatment of the integumentary system is called ________.

Fibroblasts produce collagen during wound healing.

The skin's immune responsiveness will be diminished by a decrease in the number of epidermal _________ cells.

Epidermal dendritic (Langerhans)cells function as part of the ______ response.

In which areas do adult males tend to primarily accumulate subcutaneous fat? A: Neck B: Upper arms C: Abdomen D: Lower back E: Buttocks

Which are found in sweat? A: Water B: Sodium C: Metabolites D: Waste products

Generally,people have ________ number of melanocytes ______________.

Which type of hair forms the beard on the faces of males?

_______ is a fine,unpigmented,downy hair that first appears on the fetus in the last trimester of development.

The epidermis is a __________ epithelium.

Why is the dermis richly innervated?

Dermal papillae are more superficial than epidermal ridges.

Skin color results from a combination of A: Melanin B: Hemoglobin C: Bilirubin D: Carotene

The secretion of the ceruminous glands forms A: Cerumen with sebum and exfoliated keratinocytes B: Cerumen,which is waterproof C: Cerumen,which traps small insects D: Cerumen,which lubricates the eardrum E: Cerumen,which is a pheromone-like compound

The ability of the components of the integumentary system to respond to stress or trauma is independent of nervous or endocrine system control.