Anatomy and Physiology Quiz 5

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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,


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