Chapter 6 quiz
Chronic exposure to UV rays can damage the _____ in epidermal cells and accelerate aging.
DNA
One of the main dangers of burns is
Dehydrations, as water can escape from the body
Blood capillaries that supply nourishment for the epidermis are located in the
Dermal papillae
The function of melanin in the skin is to
Protect against UV light
Immune cells of the epidermis tend to be found in the stratum
Spinosum
The layer of the epidermis that includes melanocytes and a single row of columnar cells that undergo mitosis is the
Stratum basale
What is sweats function is homeostasis?
Temperature regulation
Tactile (Merkel) cells are sensitive to
Touch
Production of this vitamin requires skin exposure to the sun. This vitamin is crucial for regulation of calcium and phosphate.
Vitamin D
From deep to superficial, the order of the strata of the epidermis is
Basale, Spinosum, Granulosum, Lucidum, Corneum
The type of gland that secretes sweat into a hair follicle that is found in the axillary, anal, and genital regions is the ________ sweat gland.
Apocrine
The structure responsible for pulling on the follicle and causing "goose bumps" is the
Arrector pilli muscle