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In other mammals, the ________ glands function as scent glands, providing an important form of communication.

apocrine

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

areolar connective tissue

the ___ covers the nail bed

body

Nerve fibers in the dermis most likely function in

controlling blood flow to the dermis and epidermis

Shafts of hair are composed of

dead keeatinized epidermal cells

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

dermis

The highly vascular layer of the skin which provides thermal regulation via changing blood flow is the

dermis

The skin is defined by the thickness of the

epidermis

The walls of each hair follicle contain all the cell layer is found in which of the following

epidermis

Through which mechanism does perspiration function in cooling the body

evaporation

During the regeneration process of the skin after an injury, what is the combination of blood clot, fibroblasts, and an extensive capillary network called?

granulation tissue

Through which cellular interactions are the cells of the stratum basale firmly attached to the plasma membrane?

hemidesmosomes

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

hypodermis or subcutaneous layer

Perspiration that is produced by apocrine sweat glands

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

the hypodermis

is quite elastic

the subcutaneous layer consists of

loose connective tissue and adipose tissue

the reticular layer's collagen fibers directly provide which function

prevent damage to tissue

merocrine sweat glands

respond primarily to elevated body temperature

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

reticular


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