questions i missed
In other mammals, the ________ glands function as scent glands, providing an important form of communication.
apocrine
What is the composition of the papillary layer of the dermis?
areolar connective tissue
the ___ covers the nail bed
body
Nerve fibers in the dermis most likely function in
controlling blood flow to the dermis and epidermis
Shafts of hair are composed of
dead keeatinized epidermal cells
Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels located in the
dermis
The highly vascular layer of the skin which provides thermal regulation via changing blood flow is the
dermis
The skin is defined by the thickness of the
epidermis
The walls of each hair follicle contain all the cell layer is found in which of the following
epidermis
Through which mechanism does perspiration function in cooling the body
evaporation
During the regeneration process of the skin after an injury, what is the combination of blood clot, fibroblasts, and an extensive capillary network called?
granulation tissue
Through which cellular interactions are the cells of the stratum basale firmly attached to the plasma membrane?
hemidesmosomes
The loose connective tissue that separates the integument from deeper tissues and organs is called the
hypodermis or subcutaneous layer
Perspiration that is produced by apocrine sweat glands
is limited to the hair follicles of the axilla, nipples, and groin
the hypodermis
is quite elastic
the subcutaneous layer consists of
loose connective tissue and adipose tissue
the reticular layer's collagen fibers directly provide which function
prevent damage to tissue
merocrine sweat glands
respond primarily to elevated body temperature
The ___ layer of the skin contains bundles of collagen fibers and elastin, and is responsible for the mechanical strength and flexibility of the skin.
reticular