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Sherpath Overview of the Skin and Wound
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SherpathOverview of
the Skin and
Wound
Which statement regarding the skin is accurate?
- answer Correct
It is closely linked to personal identity. Skin is
closely linked to personal identity and self-
image.
,no- It has a minimal role in body temperature.
Skin has a major (not minimal) role in body
temperature regulation through perspiration
and through constriction and dilation of blood
vessels.
no- It has no role in cultural perception. Skin is
interwoven with cultural identity and
perception, and it plays a role in cultural
perception.
no- It alerts a person to danger through
electrolyte balance. Skin alerts a person to
danger through tactile stimulation rather than
through electrolyte balance.
Which characteristic accurately describes the
dermis? - answer Correct
, Is an area for sebaceous glands Sebaceous (oil)
glands are located in the dermis.
no- Consists of dead skin cells The epidermis,
not dermis, consists of dead skin cells.
no- Has the same thickness regardless of
location Although the dermis is thicker than the
epidermis, the thickness of the dermis varies
depending upon the location.
no - Contains adipose tissue The subcutaneous
layer, not the dermis, contains adipose tissue.
Which cells join the epidermis and dermis and
are arranged in a single layer? - answer correct
- Basal cells Basal cells compose a single layer of
active cells that join the epidermis and dermis.
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