REVIEW: CH 9 THE SKIN- STRUCTURE,
DISORDERS, AND DISEASES QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT AND UPDATED!
On what part of the body is the skin the thinnest? - ANSWER Eyelids
Which of the following is the outer of the epidermis? - ANSWER Stratum Corneum
The epidermis contains no ___________, but has many small nerve endings? -
ANSWER Blood Vessels
What epidermis layer is responsible for the growth of the epidermis? - ANSWER
Stratum Germinativum
Subcutaneous tissue, also known as ___________ tissue, is a layer of fatty tissue
found below the dermis? - ANSWER Adipose
What substance lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair? - ANSWER
Sebum
Which nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to control muscle movement? -
ANSWER Motor
What layer of the dermis contains the lymph glands? - ANSWER Reticular
_________ Supply nourishment to the skin in the form of protein, carbohydrates, and
fat.? - ANSWER Blood and Lymph
What can occur to the skin when collagen fibers become weakened? - ANSWER
Wrinkles and sagging of the skin
The color of the skin, whether fair or dark, depends on genetics and _____? -
ANSWER Melanin
One of the most prominent characteristics of aged skin is its ________? - ANSWER
Loss of Elasticity