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Define the term 'integumentary system' - correct answer skin, largest organ of the body list 3 main sections of skin - correct answer epidermis dermis hypodermis (subcutaneous) where is the epidermis found? - correct answer outer layer, (top part) where is the dermis? - correct answer under the epi...

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study of the skin and skin disorders - correct answer dermatology contains the strautum germinativum and stratum corneum - correct answer epidermis contains adipose tissue - correct answer subcutaneous layer layer of skin that contains the blood vessels, nerves, and sensory receptors - correct answer d...

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stratum corneum - correct answer Acts as a barrier, protecting the lower layers of skin, keeps molecules from passing into and out of the skin. epidermis - correct answer Creates a waterbroof barrier, protects from microbial pathogens, creates skin tone. stratum basale - correct answer Responsible for renewing epidermal cells, replaces keratinocytes. ...

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Epidermis - correct answer Epidermis is the top layer of the skin and is divided into five sublayers know as strata. Its the outermost and thinnest layer of the skin. It contains no blood vessels, but has many small nerve endings. Stratum Corneum - correct answer Also know as the horny layer, is the top, outermost layer of the epidermis. The stratum corneum is the layer we see when we look at the ski...

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The _________ refers to the nail bed. - correct answer matrix The dermis is made of ___________ tissue. - correct answer connective ___________ is an example of a skin appendage. - correct answer hair _______ & _______ glands are contained in the dermis. - correct answer sweat & sebaceous ________, ...

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People with albinism have a defect in tyrosinase, an oxidase that helps to control skin pigment production. In what epidermal layer is tyrosinase active? A) Stratum lucidum B) Stratum granulosum C) Stratum basale D) Stratum spinosum - correct answer C) Stratum basale Which of the following is NOT a feature of the stratum granulosum? A) Cells in this layer contain keratohyaline granules B) There are 3-5 layers of cells in this layer C) Cyto...

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Protection - correct answer is guarding against the skins enemies, such as UV rays, extreme weather conditions, bacterial infections and injury Heat Regulation - correct answer is maintaining a body temperature of 98.6° F Absorption - correct answer allow products to penetrate the skin Secretion - correct answer ...

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3 things determine skin color - correct answer 1. Melanin 2. Carotene 3. Hemoglobin Melanin - correct answer -yellow, brown, or black pigments -concentrated melanin - moles and freckles -produced by melanocytes (present in epidermis - stratum basale) -> Role of Melanin? - correct answer - When skin is exposed to sunlight, melanocytes produce m...

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4 functions of the integumentary system - correct answer 1) Protect the organs underneath from physical contact, chemical damage, radiation or heat/cold or drying out. 2)Aids body in heat loss or heat retention 3)Excretion of waste products: urea and uric acid(sweat) 4) synthesizes vitamin D How does skin regulate body temp? - correct answer Moves blood closer or further from the skin with its vast n...

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why study skin anaylsis? - correct answer to determine types and conditions of one's skin, to determine contraindications one might have, to gain knowledge of healthy habits and enemies of the skin to help clients improve their appearance. skin type - correct answer an individual's skin is based on how much oil is produced in the follicles from the sebaceuos glands and the amount of lipids found be...

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Ulcer - correct answer Secondary skin lesion, open sore Stratum corneum - correct answer "Horny layer" Acid mantle - correct answer Natural film covering the stratum corneum Sudoriferous - correct answer Glands that produce water Sebaceous - correct answer ...

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Epidermis - correct answer Layers include keratinocytes, immune cells, and intercellular fluids. Stratum Corneum - correct answer Hardened corneocytes (also referred to as flattened squamous cells), melanin, carrier layer, acid mantle, desquamation. Stratum Lucidum - correct answer Clear cells; thickest on palms and soles of feet. Stratum Granulosu...

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epidermis - correct answer first layer of skin 5 layers of the epidermis - correct answer stratum corneum, stratum lucidium, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum, germinativum stratum corneum - correct answer first layer of the epidermis. toughest layer. keratinocytes stratum lucidium - correct answer ...

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epidermis - correct answer Outer layer of skin; avascular dermis - correct answer Inner layer of the skin; vascular keratinocytes - correct answer Cells made of Keratin, comprise of 90-95% of the Epidermis stratum basale - correct answer The single layer of continually reproducing cells in the epidermi...

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Epidermis - correct answer the outside layer of skin that is made of closely packed epithelial cells and is divided into 4-5 sublayers. Thick skin (such a soles of the feet) has 5 layers while thin skin (such as the face) has 4 layers. The epidermis contains cells for protection, pigment production, and immunity. Stratum Corneum - correct answer superficial layer containing keratin-packed dead cells ...

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what is the function of the skin? - correct answer it protects and covers everything inside of the body. order of skin layers - correct answer epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous fat. what happens inside of the epidermis? - correct answer at the bottom new cells form, as newer cells move up older cells rise to the top and die, melanin is created. ...

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Integumentary System - correct answer composed of: skin, hair, nails, glands Functions: - correct answer temperature control, protection, sensation, synthesis of Vitamin D Layers of Skin (3) - correct answer 1. epidermis 2. dermis 3. hypodermis Epidermis: - correct answer contact with outside world, co...

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What is a purpose of the integumentary system? - correct answer To defend and protect What makes up the integumentary system? - correct answer nails hair sweat glands skin oil glands What are the three layers of the skin? - correct answer Epidermis, Dermis, and Hypodermis While all skin layers play a role, which layer does most of the work of t...

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Name the six functions of the skin - correct answer Sensation, secretion, absorption, regulation, protection, excretion Define dermatology - correct answer The study of the skin, its structure, functions, diseases and treatment Name the three main layers of the skin - correct answer Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous Name the five layers of the ep...

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Two names for the skin - correct answer Integument or cutaneous membrane Epidermis - correct answer the outer layer of the skin composed of epithelial tissue Dermis - correct answer the connective tissue layer that is firmly attached to the epidermis by a basement membrane; connects epidermis to the underlying hypodermis Hypodermis/ subcutaneous la...

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