ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: CHAPTER 5 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: CHAPTER 5 EXAM QUESTIONS

WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED


What are the two major components of the integumentary system?

Cutaneous membrane

Accessory structures

What are the two components of the cutaneous membrane?

Epidermis

Dermis

Hypodermis

Loose connective tissue deep to the dermis that separates the integument from the

deep fascia around other organs

What are the general functions of the skin and hypodermis? (7)

Protection of underlying tissues and organs



Excretion of salts, water, and organic wastes



Maintenance of body temperature



Production of keratin

, Synthesis of vitamin D



Storage of lipids



Detection of touch, pressure, pain, and temperature stimuli

What layer is in thick skin and not in thin skin?

Stratum Lucidum

Where do you find thick skin?

Palms of the hands and soles of the feet

What are the layers of the skin from most deep to most superficial?

Stratum basale

Stratum spinosum

Stratum granulosum

Stratum lucidum

Stratum corneum

What are thet wo factors in the color of the epidermis?

Dermal blood supply

Epidermal pigmentation

Insensible perspiration

Water loss that you are unable to feel or see

Sensible perspiration

Water loss that you are aware of

Carotene