SYSTEM TEST
This type of membrane lines body cavities that are open to the exterior.
Mucous
The epidermis is composed of _______ tissue.
Epithelial
Sebaceous glands produce oils whereas the _______ glands produce sweat.
Sudoriferous
One important role of the skin is to produce vitamin _______, which is essential
for healthy cell functioning.
D
The _______ is the avascular, keratinized layer of skin.
Epidermis
The terms sheath, bulb, and follicle all relate to which of the following?
Hair
Most minor skin afflictions are attributed to infection or _______.
Allergy
Burns are assessed by the rule of _______.
Nines
As humans age, the skin's elasticity declines and skin gets _______.
Thinner
Medications and stress can affect hair graying and loss; however, _______
factors play more of a key role.
Genetic
A mucous membrane _______.
Lines the digestive and respiratory tracts
A needle would pierce the skin of the forearm in which order?
(1) stratum basale
(2) stratum granulosum
(3) stratum spinosum
(4) stratum corneum
(5) stratum lucidum
(4) Stratum corneum
(2) Stratum granulosum
(3) Stratum spinosum
(1) Stratum basale
As cells progress from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface,
_______.
They tend to die
Glands usually associated with the skin of the genitals and the axillary region,
and which secrete fatty acids and proteins, are called _______.
Apocrine glands