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Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for protecting against harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun?
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5. Integumentary System
Introduction to the Integumentary System
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Introduction to the Integumentary System
- Multiple ChoiceWhich layer of the skin houses the hair follicles?57views
- Multiple ChoiceWhat is the major organ of the integumentary system?57views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are the main functions of the subcutaneous layer in the integumentary system?175views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a metabolic function of the skin?86views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a feature of the skin that offers immunoprotection?62views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes a difference between the cuticle and the eponychium in the integumentary system?60views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich skin disorder is commonly identified using the ABCD rule?53views
- Multiple Choice
What does the cutaneous membrane (skin) consist of?
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Explain why the skin is an organ.
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Which of the following is not a function of the integument?
a. Protection from mechanical trauma
b. Thermoregulation
c. Protection from acid-base imbalances
d. Vitamin D synthesis
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Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
Keratinocytes begin life in the stratum corneum and gradually are pushed into the stratum basale.
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Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
Dendritic cells are phagocytes of the immune system that protect the skin and deeper tissues from invasion by pathogens.
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Which of the following statements is false?
a. Thin skin lacks the stratum lucidum, whereas thick skin has all five epidermal layers.
b. Thick skin is located on the palms, the palmar surfaces of the fingers, the soles of the feet, and the plantar surface of the toes, whereas thin skin is located everywhere else.
c. Thick skin has numerous hairs, whereas thin skin lacks hairs.
d. Thin skin has a thin stratum corneum, and the other layers are thinner than what we find in thick skin.
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What are the functions of the dermal papillae?
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