Quiz 3

cutaneous glands, hair, nail

Name two of the accessory organs of the skin.

True

Skin has two distinct regions- the superficial epidermis composed of epithelium and an underlying connective tissue dermis, which are firmly attached to each other.

False

The stratum basale (basal layer) is also known as the stratum granulosum.

Hair is not present in areas with thick skin (palms and soles of feet)

What is the relationship between the presence of hair, and the thickness of the skin?

none of the above are false (the hypodermis is not considered part of the integument, keratinocytes are the most abundant epidermal cells, melanin serves to shield protein from the damaging effects of UV radiation, Langerhan's cells are a type of phagocytic cell which play a role in immunity)

Which of the following is FALSE?

all of the above are functions of skin (prevents water loss, regulation of heat loss, prevents mechanical and chemical damage, sensory reception)

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?