Integumentary System

Production of melanocytes happens in the:

• Stratum Corneum
• Stratum Basale

The Innermost layer of the epidermis is the ______________.

• Stratum Corneum
• Stratum Basale

Mitosis occurs in this layer

• Stratum Corneum
• Stratum Basale

Tough outermost layer of the epidermis

• Stratum Corneum
• Stratum Basale

The medical condition characterized by an inflammation of serous membrane in the thoracic cavity (lungs) is known as:

• Peritonitis
• Ruptured Appendix
• Pleurisy
• Collapsed Lung

Mucous membranes are found lining the:

• Body cavities that open to the outside world.
• Body cavities that are closed to the outside world.

The skin is considered to be an enormous sense organ.

• True
• False

It secretes toxins and damages tissues. Is often treated with antibiotics:

• Bacteria
• Virus

Invades cells and changes the DNA:

• Bacteria
• Virus

This structure of the skin is capable of detecting pressure, and is found deeper in the skin:

• Pacinian Corpuscle
• Nail Bed Corpuscle
• Meisner’s Corpuscle
• Hair Root Corpuscle