Physiology Chapter 3 and Histology of the Skin Care Exam Q&A

Physiology Chapter 3 and Histology of the Skin Care Exam Q&A Physiology is most accurately described as the study of the.. - CORRECT ANSWERfunctions of the body structures. The largest organ of the body is the.. - CORRECT ANSWER-skin. Appendages of the skin include.. - CORRECT ANSWER-hair, nails, sweat glands and oil glands. What removes and depletes lipids? - CORRECT ANSWER-Exfoliation What does the skin protect against? - CORRECT ANSWER-Outside elements and microorganisms The barrier function of the skin includes.. - CORRECT ANSWER-the acid mantle. What is the average PH of the acid mantle? - CORRECT ANSWER-5.5 What does TEWL stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Transepidermal water loss The intercellular cement between epidermal cells is made up of.. - CORRECT ANSWER-lipids. The immune cells that mature in the thymus gland and attack virus-infected cells, foreign, and cancer cells are the.. - CORRECT ANSWER-T Cells.