Exam 5: Integumentary System

Carotene,a pigment that contributes to skin color,is acquired in the body by eating various yellow-orange vegetables.

The reticular layer of the dermis consists primarily of

The structure responsible for actually pulling on the follicle and causing "goose bumps" is the

Which is the result of increased levels of bilirubin in the blood?

Which are applicable to the stratum corneum? A: Most superficial stratum B: Consists of about 3-5 cell layers C: Cells are dead D: Interlocking keratinized cells called corneocytes E: Cells are anucleate

A _______ is a congenital anomaly that results in skin discoloration due to blood vessels that proliferate and form a benign tumor.

The formation of thick calluses from manual labor is an example of fibrosis.

Where on the human body is the hair thick enough to retain heat?

The mass of vascular connective tissue that temporarily forms during wound healing is called ________ tissue.

The secretion of ________ sweat glands is viscous,cloudy,and rich in proteins and lipids.

Among the stimuli detected by the sensory receptors of the skin is

The actively growing part of the nail is the

The epidermal dendritic cells are able to play an important immune response role by their phagocytic activity.

The function of melanin in the skin is to

There are ______ recognizable zones along the length of a hair.

-Which number indicates the lunula?

The subcutaneous layer,or hypodermis,is one of the two parts of the integument.

Although sweat and sebaceous glands develop from the stratum basale of the epidermis,they eventually burrow and remain in the underlying dermis.

The part of the hair that extends beyond the skin surface is called the

A ________ is a bruise that is visible through the skin.