Final Integumentary System Review 2024 - CP

Front

What type of burn is characterized by blisters and affects both the epidermis and dermis?

Back

Second-degree burn.

Front

Which gland in the skin secretes an oily substance that moisturizes the skin?

Back

Sebaceous gland.

Front

Why can third-degree burns be painless?

Back

They damage the nerve endings in the skin.

Front

Where are melanocytes located in the skin?

Back

In the stratum basale.

Front

What is the main difference between first-degree and second-degree burns?

Back

First-degree burns only affect the epidermis; second-degree burns extend into the dermis.

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Back

Epidermis.

Front

What is the role of sweat glands in the integumentary system?

Back

To regulate body temperature and excrete waste.

Front

What is the primary function of the skin?

Back

To protect the body from external damage and pathogens.

Front

What type of burn affects only the outer layer of skin and causes redness and pain?

Back

First-degree burn.

Front

What is the deepest layer of the skin called?

Back

Hypodermis (or subcutaneous layer).