BIO 210 anatomy and physiology chap 5
Questions with Correct Answers
Anchors skin to underlying structures - mostly muscles hypodermis
integumentary system organs skin, hair, nails, glands
two regions of skin epidermis and dermis
Epidermis (superficial region) Consists of stratified squamous epithelium and is avascular
Contains 4 (thin) or 5 (thick) layers
Dermis (underlies epidermis) Mostly fibrous connective tissue, vascular
Contains 2 layers
Hypodermis (superficial fascia) Also called subcutaneous layer
Technically not part of skin but shares some functions
Questions with Correct Answers
Anchors skin to underlying structures - mostly muscles hypodermis
integumentary system organs skin, hair, nails, glands
two regions of skin epidermis and dermis
Epidermis (superficial region) Consists of stratified squamous epithelium and is avascular
Contains 4 (thin) or 5 (thick) layers
Dermis (underlies epidermis) Mostly fibrous connective tissue, vascular
Contains 2 layers
Hypodermis (superficial fascia) Also called subcutaneous layer
Technically not part of skin but shares some functions
