BIOD151 / BIOD 151 Module 7: (Latest Update
) Essential Human Anatomy &
Physiology I with Lab | Questions & Answers |
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1.What is a sebaceous gland?: oil glands that produce sebum
2.What is the purpose of thermoregulation in the body?: thermoregulation helps
to maintain temperature homeostasis within the body - perspiration is one
method of thermoregulation
3.True or false: The epidermis is made up of stratified cuboidal epithelium.:
False
4. What are the four layers of the epidermis?: Stratum corneum, stratum
granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale
5. True or false: Cells of the stratum basale have a high rate of cell division.:
True
6. The cells of the stratum basale have epidermal ridges which are the basis
for each person's distinct pattern called ______?: finger prints
, 7. True or false: Dead cells in the stratum corneum remain for about 2 weeks
before they slough off.: True
8. These types of cells produce keratin: Keratinocytes
9. These types cells produce melanin: melanocytes
10. What are the two layers of the dermis? Which layer contains the main
blood supply for the skin?: papillary and reticular region
- reticular region contains the main supply of blood for the skin
11. What is the medical term for a bruise?: Contusion
12. What is one of the purposes of the hypodermis?: protects the deep tissues
and organs from injury
fat insulates and regulates body temp
13. What is a dermatome?: a region of skin that is innervated by only one
sensory nerve
14. Where is the information gathered from a dermatome sent?: information
is delivered
to the brain for processing by traveling from the skin, to the spinal nerve, to the
spinal cord, and finally the brain
, 15. True or false: The root of a hair follicle begins at the shaft.: False
16. Each hair follicle is connected to a muscle called__________.: arrector
pili muscle
17. True or false: Hair can be impacted by hormones circulating in the body.:
true
18. True or false: Nails are comprised of live skin cells.: false
19. Is the nail body the visible or the invisible portion of the nail?: visible
portion
20. What types of cells form a blood clot?: platelets
21. Mast cells release what type of chemical?: histamine
22. What is the purpose of the chemical released by mast cells?: increases the
amount of blood and nutrients to the injured area by dilating the blood vessels
23. True or False: Fibroblasts are involved in engulfing foreign bacteria and
particles.: False
24. Fibroblasts secrete what substance to assist in wound healing?: new
collagen that takes the shape of old collagen
25. What is the final phase of wound healing called?: remodeling