Integumentary Pre-Lab/Tissue Review
Thick skin of the epidermis contains __________ layers.
5
All the following are functions of the skin EXCEPT __________. a. site of vitamin A synthesis b. excretion of body wastes c. protection from mechanical damage d. insulation
A
Which of the following is not a function of the skin? a. protection b. helping regulate temperature c. synthesizing vitamin C d. preventing dehydration
C
__________ is a yellow-orange pigment found in the stratum corneum and the hypodermis.
carotene
The skin has two distinct regions. The superficial layer is the __________ and the underlying connective tissue is the __________.
epidermis, dermis
From deep to superficial, the layers of the epidermis of thin skin are ________.
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum
The most superficial layer of the epidermis is the __________.
stratum corneum