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Ch. 5 The Integumentary System
Martini - Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 12th Edition
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew12th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780137854011Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 5, Problema 24

The fibrous protein that is responsible for the strength and water resistance of the skin surface is
(a) Collagen
(b) Eleidin
(c) Keratin
(d) Elastin
(e) Keratohyalin

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Understand the role of each protein listed in the options in relation to skin structure and function.
Recall that collagen is a fibrous protein primarily responsible for the strength and structural support of connective tissues, but it is located deeper in the dermis rather than the skin surface.
Recognize that elastin provides elasticity to tissues, allowing them to stretch and recoil, but it is not primarily responsible for water resistance.
Identify keratin as a fibrous protein found in the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis), which provides both mechanical strength and water resistance to the skin surface.
Conclude that keratin is the correct protein responsible for the strength and water resistance of the skin surface.

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