Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 5
Fingerprints are also known as
dermal papillae
Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels in the
dermis
Hair and nails are derived from which layer of skin?
epidermis
A light skinned person may appear pink when they become over heated. The best explanation for this is ________.
the blood vessels of the dermis have undergone vasodilation, bringing a greater volume of blood to the skin
A splinter penetrated into the skin of the sole of the foot, almost to the papillary region of the dermis. Which layer of the epidermis would be the final layer injured?
Basale layer
Functions of the skin include
regulating body temperature
Epidermal cells synthesize this vitamin when exposed to sunlight.
Vitamin D
Earwax producing glands are:
ceruminous glands
The papillary layer of the dermis is composed of
loose connective tissue,