When looking at your nail, where does it grow from?

• bodyplate

• matrix

• lunula

• collagen

The two major groups of body membranes are what?

• Connective and nervous membranes

• Epithelial and nervous membranes

• Connective and epithelial membranes

• Muscle and nervous membranes

What is the function of synovial membranes lining the joint cavities?

• reduce friction

• increase friction

• increase mucous

• increase keratin production

Cutaneous membrane include what?

• synovial membranes and adipose tissue

• mucous and serous

• epidermis and serous

• epidermis and dermis

Which of the following relationships is INCORRECT:

• parietal pericardium -- covers the outer surface of the heart

• visceral peritoneum -- covers the outer surface of the small intestine

• cutaneous membrane -- skin

• mucous membrane -- lines the respiratory tract

Which of the following does NOT play a role in determining skin color?

• melanin

• lactic acid

• carotene

• sun exposure

mucous, cutaneous, and serous membranes are categories of what membrane?

• epithelial

• connective

• nervous

• muscle

Which protein gives dead skill cells a waterproof barrier?

• sebum

• keratin

• collagen

• elastin

Melanin does what?

• helps provide strength to skin

• allow skin to be stretchy

• helps determine skin color

• provides insulation

Sebum is produced by what gland?

• kidney tubules

• endocrine

• sudoriferous

• sebaceous glands