Water loss due to evaporation of fluid that has penetrated through the skin is called ______________ perspiration.

The layer of the skin that provides a barrier against bacteria as well as chemical and mechanical injuries is the

The tough superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the stratum

All of the following are true of epidermal ridges except that they

Characteristics of the epidermis include

The layer of stem cells that constantly divide to renew the epidermis is the

While walking barefoot on the beach, Joe stepped on a thorn that penetrated through the sole of his foot to the dermis. How many layers of epidermis did the thorn penetrate?

All of the following contain blood vessels except the

From what structure does sensible perspiration occur?

Which layer is the primary barrier against environmental hazards?

Which structure is responsible for moving the hair?

The epidermis of the skin is composed of what type of tissue?

Which structure is responsible for coating the hair with sebum?

A surgical incision parallel to the lines of cleavage

While assessing a patient, you discover that after pinching the skin on the back of the hand, it remains peaked. This is a sign of

What are the dermal sensory structures that sense deep pressure?

The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are

An albino individual lacks the ability to produce

What are the body's two sources of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)?

Cyanosis signifies that a patient has

Jaundice is indicated by a ___________ skin coloration.

The ___________ in keratinocytes protects the epidermis and dermis from the harmful effects of sunlight.

What pigment is responsible for blushing?

Which of the following is formed in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight?

A deficiency disease that illustrates the effect of the integumentary system function on the structure of the skeletal system is ______.

Children in northern regions experience months of inadequate sunlight exposure on the skin. To prevent possible abnormal bone development, what essential organic nutrient is necessary in the diet?

The layer of hard keratin that acts as the surface of the hair is termed the

When the arrector pili muscles contract,

Glands that discharge an oily secretion into the hair follicles are _________ glands.

Earwax is produced by _ glands.

_ sweat glands are widely distributed across the body surface.

_ glands are located wherever hair follicles exist.

Nail production occurs at the nail _.

The cuticle around a nail is the

First degree burns are characterized by _

Second degree burns are characterized by _.

Which of the following happens in the integument if the body temperature rises above normal?

_ sweat glands are found only in a few areas.

The reason your face and body may become red when you exercise is...

Third degree burns are characterized by _

A fibrin clot that is formed over a skin wound is called

The amount of time it takes for a cell to progress from stratum basale to the stratum corneum

The pigment found in vegetables that can make the skin appear orange or yellow is called

The type of burn that may require a skin graft is a _ burn

Skin can regenerate effectively even after considerable damage has occurred because

Why would an elderly person be more prone to skin infections than a younger person?

Each of the following is a function of the integumentary system except

_ are cells in the epidermis that are part of the immune system

Adipose tissue is a major component of the

What layer is represented by letter B?

The fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength while making it flexible is called?

The hard, waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis and also makes up your hair and nails.

The human integumentary system includes:

Exposure to ultraviolet light darkens skin by synthesizing

Where the epidermis is thin, the ____ may be absent

What does your body do in response to stress and injury?

Which of the following epidermal layers is made of cells that are constantly dividing?

Which of the following epidermal layers is only found in thick skin like that on the palms of your hands?