PHAS 5115 Physical Assessment, Chapter 08 Skin, Hair, and Nails Test Bank, Augusta University

Chapter 08: Skin, Hair, and Nails Test Bank—Medical MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The skin repairs epidermal wounds by a. exaggerating cell replacement. b. excreting lactic acid. c. producing vitamins. d. providing a mechanical barrier. e. increasing the vascularity of the epidermis. The skin’s tissue cells have a rapid rate of turnover and constant renewal, thereby enabling the skin to repair damaged surfaces. The epidermis is avascular and depends on the underlying dermis for its nutrition. REF...