Chapter 7 Skin Pre Test Corrections-Victoria KettlesThe layer of the skin commonly called the true skin is the:

Normally, how many pints of salt-containing liquids are eliminated daily through sweat pores in the skin?

1 to 2

If the skin of an average adult were stretched out, it would cover more than how many square inches?

3,000

The surface of healthy skin should:

be slightly acidic

The layer of the skin commonly called the true skin is the:

dermis

The body needs _____ for many body functions, including hormones and sebum production.

fats

The pigment produced to protect the skin from the effects of ultraviolet sun rays is called:

melanin

Which of the following is NOT found in the reticular layer?

melanocytes

The epidermal-dermal junction is located at the top of the _____ layer.

papillary

What are the two layers of the dermis?

papillary and reticular

Nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and pressure are found in which layer of the skin?

papillary layer

The National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends a diet that is low in:

saturated fat

Where are the melanocytes located?

stratum germinativum

Which layer of the epidermis is also known as the basal cell layer?

stratum germinativum

Which vitamin is vital in fighting the aging process and promoting the production of collagen?

vitamin C

Which vitamin helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun's UV light?

vitamin E