A&P Chapter 9

Five

How many layers make up the epidermis?

Avulsion

In a(n) _________, flaps of skin and tissue are torn loose or pulled off completely.

Keratin

The nail is made of

Hair shaft

The portion of the hair that extends above the skin is called the:

provide a physical barrier against germs.

The skin's most important function is to:

hypodermic

The term __________ refers to "below the skin" and is commonly applied to injections or shots.

sweat

The two major gland types in the skin are the sebaceous glands and the ________ glands.

Obtaining oxygen

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

Hypodermis

Which of the following is NOT part of the skin?

integumentary system

Which of the following is the body's largest organ system?

Melanocytes

_________ are cells that contribute to skin color by producing a dark pigment.

Albinism

__________ is a condition of the skin resulting from the inability to synthesize melanin.

Melanin

______________ protects the skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays.

incision

A smooth cut made by a sharp object describes a(n):

Lips

All of the following parts of the body can contain hair follicles EXCEPT the: