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Mindtap Review Questions and Answers - Ch3 Physiology and Histology of the skin
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Mindtap Review Questions and Answers -Ch3 Physiology and Histology of the skin
A client who has a scar under her arm _________. - ANS-Will never grow hair on that
part of the underarm
Abel is shivering with cold and goose bumps appear on his arms. This is an example
what part of the body working? - ANS-Arrector pili muscle
Afferent nerves is another term for _________. - ANS-Sensory nerves
All of the following cells are replaced every six to nine months EXCEPT _________. -
ANS-Collagen cells
Another term for the horny layer is the _________. - ANS-Stratum corneum
Blood vessels, but NOT lymph vessels are located in the _________. - ANS-Papillary
layer
Body tissues come from the basic building blocks known as _________. - ANS-Proteins
Compared to Beta keratin, Alpha keratin _________. - ANS-Is softer
Damage to what function of the skin causes skin dehydration? - ANS-Barrier function of
the skin
Eumelanin can be distinguished by an appearance that is _________. - ANS-Dark
brown to black
Evaporation, perspiration, radiation, and insulation all help the skin with _________. -
ANS-Heat Regulation
Every minute, the human skin sheds _________ cells. - ANS-30,000
Excretion is a function of the skin's _________. - ANS-Sudoriferous glands
Hard keratin makes up _________ percent of human hair. - ANS-90
Healthy skin is _________. - ANS-Slightly acidic
Isabel is a young woman with a normal rate of hair growth and hasn't gotten a haircut
for the past four months. How much has her hair likely grown? - ANS-3 inches
Lymph does NOT assist the body with _________ - ANS-Supplying nutrients to the skin
, Melanin production is stimulated by _________. - ANS-Exposure to sunlight
Oil is secreted by _________. - ANS-The sebaceous glands
One example of a motor nerve functioning is _________. - ANS-Goose bumps
One example of sensory nerve functioning is _________. - ANS-Reaction to cold
Phytoestrogens are created by the chemical processes of _________. - ANS-Plants
Protein structures are altered and biological activity is decreased by _________. - ANS-
Glycation
Sarah is feeling hot and her forehead is sweaty, which is a result of her _________. -
ANS-Eccrine glands
Skin irritation and intercellular transepidermal water loss are prevented by the
_________. - ANS-Barrier function
Skin is strengthened by a protein substance of complex fibers called _________. - ANS-
Collagen
Someone who is pubescent might have an acne breakout because of stimulated
_________. - ANS-Sebaceous glands
Someone who smokes an e-cigarette that contains nicotine will experience _________.
- ANS-Contraction of the blood vessels
Sunburn and cancer are caused by _________ rays. - ANS-UVB
The ability for skin to stretch and return to firmness is caused by _________. - ANS-
Elastin
The body's largest organ is _________. - ANS-The skin
The cell that produces skin pigment granules in the basal layer is called _________. -
ANS-A melanocyte
The dermis contains a layer called _________. - ANS-The subcutaneous layer
The glycolipid materials that are a natural part of skin's intercellular matrix and barrier
function are collectively known as _________. - ANS-Ceramides
The harmful effects of pollution will not be counteracted by _________. - ANS-Sun
exposure
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