A&P quiz6
A person with brown eyes and blonde hair has... in their eyes and ...deposited in their hair.
..., pheomelanin
Desmosomes are a cell junction that connect... of the ...
..., stratum spinosum
...are folds in the ...of the dermis, and are composed of ...
Dermal papillae,...,areolar tissue
Horripilation, also known as "goosebumps", is a part of the .. loop involved in ..., and is caused by contraction of the...
Negative feedback, thermoregulation, arrector pili
eczema
allergic reaction marked by dry, flaky, itchy skin
Bedsores ________.
are caused by dry skin
Eccrine sweat glands ________.
are present in the skin throughout the body and produce watery sweat.
In response to stimuli from the sympathetic nervous system, the arrector pili ________.
are responsible for goose bumps
dermal papilla
areolar tissue layer that contains phagocytes, capillaries, nerves, and Meissner corpuscles
The papillary and reticular layers of the dermis are composed mainly of ________.
connective tissue
dermis
connective tissue layer containing blood, nerves, hair, and glands
ceruminiferous gland
creates cerumen to protect the auditory canal from pathogens
mammary gland
creates milk for nutrition and immune support for feeding infants
sebaceous gland
creates oil to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair
The integumentary system is a ... , composed mostly of epithelial tissue and ...
cutaneous membrane, epithelial tissue, connective tissue proper
third-degree burn
damage to the epidermis and dermis; affects nerve endings and sense of touch
reticular layer
dense irregular connective tissue layer that contains accessory structures
stretch marks
dermis is stretched beyond normal limits
An individual has spent too much time sun bathing. Not only is their skin painful to touch, but small blisters have appeared in the affected area. This indicates that they have damaged which layers of skin?
epidermis and dermis
Dermal papilla are folds of the dermis lined with the stratum granulosum.
false
Eleidin is a clear protein found within soles of the feet and palms, and within cells of the stratum lucidum.
false
Eumelanin is the pigment responsible for blonde hair and blue eyes.
false
Fingerprints are a result of the dermal papillae of the reticular layer of the dermis.
false
Hair is made of keratin and collagen fibers, created by fibroblasts within the hair shaft.
false
The epidermis is mostly composed of melanocytes.
false
The integumentary system develops from the endoderm tissues.
false
The only function of eumelanin is to give the skin color.
false
Vitiligo and albinism are related disorders of the keratinocytes.
false
nail plate
flat keratinous structure that protects the fingertips
Nails are ... structures made from the upper layer of the skin, AKA the...
keratin, Stratum corneum
Nails are ... structures made from the upper layers of the skin, AKA the ...
keratin, stratum corneum
apocrine sweat gland
larger, deeper gland that creates thick sweat full of cellular debris
touch receptor that responds to light pressure
meissner corpuscle
...are crude touch receptors found within the skin, alongside...for vibrations,and ...for light touch.
merkel cells, p...,m...
... are crude touch receptors found within the skin,...alongside for vibration, and ...for light
merkel cells,..., meissner corpuscles
eccrine sweat gland
merocrine gland that creates watery sweat for thermoregulation
ABCDEFG
mnemonic used to detect early-stage melanoma
acne
oil trapped beneath the skin, causing inflammation and pus
sudoriferous gland
produces sweat for thermoregulation and communication
callus
stratum basale cells are triggered to overproduce cells to increase skin thickness and protect from abrasion
Epidermal cells from the... can become a part of the... , and will die off and form hair as they grow away from the blood supply of the...
stratum basale, hair matrix,...
dead layer that acts to protect against pathogens and dehydration
stratum corneum
The...is the optional layer of ..., found only in the ...
stratum lucidum ,..., palms amd soles
generates new cells of the epidermis; contains melanocytes and Merkel cells
stratum spinosum
lunula
thick semicircular region at the base of the nail bed
bedsores
tissue death caused by constant pressure and lack of blood flow to an area
Pacinian corpuscles
touch receptor that responds to vibrations and pressure
Keratinocytes in the stratum spinosum are connected by anchored junctions.
true
Langerhans cells are phagocytes found in the stratum spinosum.
true
The epidermis is not vascularized, but does have some sensory receptors.
true
The integumentary system contains all four type of animal tissue.
true
The stratum lucidum is only found in areas of thick skin.
true
Eumelanin protects the skin and underlying structures from..., but also prevents cells from making... as a result.
ultraviolet radiation, vitamin D
melanoma
uncommon and dangerous cancer of the stratum basale
vitillgo
uneven deposition of eumelanin in the skin and hair
Which of the following does not relate to sebaceous glands?
use merocrine secretion
