Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the deepest layer of the skin, located just above the subcutaneous tissue?
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5. Integumentary System
Introduction to the Integumentary System
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Which of the following accessory structures of the skin is primarily responsible for producing sweat to help regulate body temperature?
A
Sebaceous glands
B
Sudoriferous (sweat) glands
C
Hair follicles
D
Nails
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Understand the function of each accessory structure of the skin mentioned in the problem: Sebaceous glands, Sudoriferous (sweat) glands, Hair follicles, and Nails.
Recall that Sebaceous glands produce sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair, but they are not involved in temperature regulation.
Recognize that Sudoriferous (sweat) glands are specialized structures responsible for producing sweat, which evaporates from the skin surface to help regulate body temperature.
Note that Hair follicles are involved in hair growth and may play a minor role in insulation but are not primarily responsible for temperature regulation.
Understand that Nails are protective structures for the tips of fingers and toes and do not contribute to temperature regulation.
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