Skin

Which of the following is the correct sequence of epidermal layers of thick skin, from deep to superficial?

One main difference between thin skin and thick skin is that __________.

Which of the following strata is NOT visible as a distinct layer in thin skin?

An injection is administered through the skin using a hypodermic needle. Identify the first integumentary structure through which the needle will pass.

The region deep to the skin is the __________.

Skin structure

Which of the following is NOT strictly a component of the integumentary system?

Adipose tissue is concentrated in which of the following layers?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Which of the following layers of skin is avascular and relies on capillaries in the underlying connective tissue to provide nutrients?

Which of the following thick skin strata is the thickest?

Which of following lists the correct order of the layers of the epidermis in thick skin from deep to superficial?

The epidermis is composed of which of the following tissues?

Which of the following cells would NOT be present in the dermis?

The reticular layer of the dermis is composed of which tissue type?

The epidermis develops from which embryonic germ layer?

What is the only pigment synthesized in the skin?

What is the primary function of melanin?

What type of skin cancer affects cells of the stratum spinosum?

What type of mole or pigmented spot on the skin would be the most concerning?

Melanoma is particularly dangerous because __________.

Which of the following are NOT considered critical burns?

A sunburn is generally classified as being __________.

Keratin protects the skin from the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

If an individual were unable to produce sebum, what problem would he or she most likely develop?

Which of the following statements is NOT true of apocrine sweat glands and sebaceous glands?

Sebaceous glands belong to which of the following classes?

The role of ceruminous glands is to __________.

Sebaceous glands are located in all of the following areas EXCEPT the __________.

Which integumentary gland is believed to function as a sexual scent gland?

Apocrine sweat glands __________.

Follicles that give rise to eyebrows remain active longer than follicles of the scalp.

Keratin is found in hair and nails.

Hirsutism is a condition that is characterized by __________.

Terminal hair is located in all of the following areas EXCEPT the __________.