anatomy 5

erythema

The term for the redness that develops with a first-degree burn is __________.

cyanosis

The term that refers to a bluish coloration of the skin is ___________.

excessive blood loss

Full-thickness or third-degree burns are the most serious. Which of the following is not a major concern in the treatment and repair of these types of burns?

Stratum corneum

In thick skin, what is the thickest (most cell layers) stratum of the epidermis?

arrector pili

Special smooth muscles in the that produce 'goose bumps' when they contract are called __________.

sebum

The secretion that lubricates the skin and inhibits growth of bacteria is called __________.

Areolar and adipose

What are the primary tissues comprising the hypodermis?

dermis and epidermis

What are the two layers of the cutaneous membrane (skin)?

Stratum corneum

What is the most superficial layer of the epidermis?

Hypodermis

What is the subcutaneous layer that separates the integument from the deep fascia around other organs?

Keratin

What is the water-resistant, fibrous protein that fills the cells of the outer layers of the epidermis and helps slow dehydration?

Stratum lucidum

Which epidermal layer is found only in thick skin?

Stratum corneum

Which epidermal stratum is the most superficial and is composed of 15-30 layers of dead, keratinized cells that eventually are shed from its surface?

Sebaceous gland

Which gland produces an oily secretion that lubricates the hair and skin?

lipids

Which of the following does the integument not synthesize or produce?

Melanin

Which of the following is a dark brown, yellow-brown, or black pigment produced by pigment cells in the stratum basale?

hypodermis

Which of the following layers is composed of adipose and areolar tissues and is the site where subcutaneous injections are given?

burns

Which of the following would result in the loss of large portions of skin and lead to increased risk of infection and fluid loss?

Exocrine glands

Which structure is an accessory structure rather than part of the cutaneous membrane?

Keratinocyte

Which type of cell is the most abundant epithelial cell in the body and dominates the cellular composition of the epidermis?