Exam 7: The Integumentary System and Body Membranes

Wheals are a characteristic sign of scleroderma.

Which type of membrane lines the space between bones in joints that move?

The stratum corneum

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -soft,fine hair that is found on newborn infants

Which of the following is not a connective tissue membrane?

Which skin disorder results from an autoimmune disease?

List the characteristics and causes of the five skin infections discussed in the chapter.

Impetigo is caused by the papillomavirus.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -inner layer of the epidermis that is in constant mitosis

Most of the skin covering the body is thick skin; thin skin is found only on the face and on the fingertips.

The skin tans in response to sunlight because of the _____ in the stratum _____.