Medical Terminology, Module 9 Exercise 41

Which of the following is correct?

Epidermis (top layer); dermis (middle layer); hypodermis (deepest layer)

The term "integumentary" derives from the Latin noun "integumentum," which means "a covering." T/F?

True

Identify the parts of the skin - hairless and hairy. 8

epidermis

Identify the parts of the skin. 1

epidermis

Identify the parts of the skin - hairless and hairy. 3

hair follicle

Identify the parts of the skin - hairless and hairy. 1

hair shaft

Identify the parts of the skin - hairless and hairy. 2

opening of sweat duct

Which of the following is not a function of the integumentary system?

providing structure for the musculo-skeletal system

Identify the parts of the skin - hairless and hairy. 6

subcutaneous fat

Identify the parts of the skin. 3

subcutis

The hypodermis is also called the __________.

subcutis

Identify the parts of the skin - hairless and hairy. 7

sweat duct

The skin is composed of which of the following parts (choose all that apply)?

the hypodermis, the dermis, the epidermis

The term "integumentary" is also related to the Latin verb "tegere," which means.....?

to cover

The skin is part of the integumentary system. T/F?

true

Based on your understanding of medical terminology, the "hypodermis" should be ______ the outer surface of the skin.

beneath

Identify the parts of the skin - hairless and hairy. 5

dermal nerve fibers

Identify the parts of the skin. 2

dermis

Identify the parts of the skin - hairless and hairy. 4

eccrine sweat gland