Chapter 5 Anatomy

Which of the following is the function of the combination of epidermal ridges and dermal papillae?

increase surface area for diffusion between the dermis and epidermis

The condition that results from clogged sebaceous glands is?

Acne

The glands that begin discharging a sticky, cloudy, and potentially odorous secretion at puberty are called ____ glands?

Apocrine

The subcutaneous layer consists of?

Areolar and adipose tissues

Which of the following conditions is the most common form of skin cancer?

Basal cell carcinoma

The nail ____ covers the nail body?

Body

______ is the pigment found in vegetables that can make skin appear orange or yellow?

Carotene

The skin is also called the ____ membrane?

Cutaneous

What is the composition of the papillary layer of the dermis?

Dense irregular connective tissue

The dermis is composed largely of?

Dense irregular tissue

Projections of loose connective tissue from the dermis, which extend upward between the adjacent ridges of the epidermis, are called?

Dermal papillae

Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels in the?

Dermis

When the body is overheated, the skin responds by?

Dialating blood vessels

Correct order of layers of the cutaneous membrane?

Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

Through which mechanism does perspiration function in cooling the body?

Evaporation

A burn that destroys only the superficial cells of the epidermis, such as a mild sunburn, is classified as?

First-degree

When the arrector pillo muslces contract?

Goose bumps are formed

A small amount of ultraviolet radiation is beneficial because it?

Stimulates vitamin D3 synthesis in the epidermis

The deepest layer of cells in the epidermis is the cells of the ______?

Stratum basale

The loose connective tissue that seperates the integument from deeper tissues and organs is called?

Hypodermis or subcutaneous layer

The layer of the epidermis at the exposed surface is the?

Stratum corneum

Perspiration that is produced by apocrine sweat glands?

Is limited to the hair follicles of the axilla, nipples, and groin

The protein that contributes to many of the skins protective qualities is called?

Keratin

The skin may turn orange as a result of ____ buildup?

Melanin

Melanin serves to protect cells in the deeper layers of the epidermis from?

Ultraviolet radiation

Functions of the skin include?

Regulating body temp

The ____ layer of skin contains bundles of collagen fibers and elastin, and is responsible for the mechanical strength and flexibility of the skin?

Reticular

Why are injections administered in the hypodermis when administering drugs using a hypodermis needle?

There are no vital organs in the region

As cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface?

They die

The type of burn that injures the hypodermis, deeper tissues, and organs is a?

Third-degree burn