biol 227 Integumentary System Study
Questions with Complete Solutions
The main functions of the subcutaneous layer are which of the following? - ANS pads
and protects the body
acts as an energy reservoir
provides thermal insulation
True or false: The epidermis exhibits variations among different body regions within a
single individual, as well as differences between individuals. - ANS True
The skin is best described as ______. - ANS water resistant
Hemangiomas are ______ tumors. - ANS benign
The nails, hair, and exocrine glands of the skin are known as ______. - ANS epidermal
appendages
Motile cells in the dermis are called ______ cells. - ANS Dendritic
The stratum ______ consists of about 20 to 30 layers of dead, scaly, interlocking keratinized
cells. - ANS corneum
, Each nail plate consists of a pinkish nail ______ and a distal whitish free ______. - ANS body;
edge
The subcutaneous layer is also known as the ______ or superficial fascia. - ANS hypodermis
True or false: The palms of the hands have more hair than the soles of the feet. - ANS false
When a person is severely burned, a primary danger is ______ because the individual has lost
the protective skin barrier and water can escape from body tissues. - ANS infection
(and/or dehydration)
______ glands are also called sweat glands. - ANS sudoriferous
The exposed parts of nails and hair are composed of _______ keratinocytes. - ANS dead
Match the structure with the labels on the given picture of skin. - ANS A: hair follicle
B: arrector pill muscle
C: sebaceous gland
D: apocrine sweat gland
The two types of sweat glands in the skin are ______ sweat glands and ______ sweat glands. -
ANS merocrine; apocrine
Nails are derived from the same type of cells that produce the stratum ______ layer of the
epidermis. - ANS corneum
Hair is found almost everywhere on the body except the sides and ______ of the hands and
fingers, the sides and ______ of the feet and toes, the lips, and portions of the external
genitalia. - ANS palms; soles
Questions with Complete Solutions
The main functions of the subcutaneous layer are which of the following? - ANS pads
and protects the body
acts as an energy reservoir
provides thermal insulation
True or false: The epidermis exhibits variations among different body regions within a
single individual, as well as differences between individuals. - ANS True
The skin is best described as ______. - ANS water resistant
Hemangiomas are ______ tumors. - ANS benign
The nails, hair, and exocrine glands of the skin are known as ______. - ANS epidermal
appendages
Motile cells in the dermis are called ______ cells. - ANS Dendritic
The stratum ______ consists of about 20 to 30 layers of dead, scaly, interlocking keratinized
cells. - ANS corneum
, Each nail plate consists of a pinkish nail ______ and a distal whitish free ______. - ANS body;
edge
The subcutaneous layer is also known as the ______ or superficial fascia. - ANS hypodermis
True or false: The palms of the hands have more hair than the soles of the feet. - ANS false
When a person is severely burned, a primary danger is ______ because the individual has lost
the protective skin barrier and water can escape from body tissues. - ANS infection
(and/or dehydration)
______ glands are also called sweat glands. - ANS sudoriferous
The exposed parts of nails and hair are composed of _______ keratinocytes. - ANS dead
Match the structure with the labels on the given picture of skin. - ANS A: hair follicle
B: arrector pill muscle
C: sebaceous gland
D: apocrine sweat gland
The two types of sweat glands in the skin are ______ sweat glands and ______ sweat glands. -
ANS merocrine; apocrine
Nails are derived from the same type of cells that produce the stratum ______ layer of the
epidermis. - ANS corneum
Hair is found almost everywhere on the body except the sides and ______ of the hands and
fingers, the sides and ______ of the feet and toes, the lips, and portions of the external
genitalia. - ANS palms; soles
