Melanocytes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Module 6 exam 6 endocrine system Question 1 5 / 5 pts Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant. (1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur. (2) LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg and pregnancy. Progesterone is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy. Question 2 5 / 5 pts Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. (1) Yes. Both male and ...

WEB WOC Seminars and Complete study set exam Questions and Answers guaranteed How often does epidermal turnover occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-Every 26-42 days Epidermal Cells: Keratinocytes - CORRECT ANSWER-Produce keratin, make of 80% of the epidermis Epidermal Cells: Melanocytes - CORRECT ANSWER-Determine the color of the skin Epidermal Cells: Langerhans Cells - CORRECT ANSWER-Assist with skin immune system Epidermal Cells: Merkel Cells - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide tactile reception, produc...

OREGON STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM: NAIL TECHNOLOGY EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, VERIFIED. water content of nails - -15-25% full replacement of toenails takes how long? - -9-12 months full replacement of fingernails takes how long? - -4-6 months agnail - -another name for hangnail leukonychia - -whitish discoloration or white spots caused by minor injury to the nail matrix melanocytes - -pigment cells onychorrhexis - -split & brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and rough...

Esthetics State Board Exam California 2022/2023 Graded A Acneac skin A contraindication for a scrub. Friction when the palms of the hands and finger tips are used in a rubbing motion Gommages roll-off masks, peeling creams that are rubbed off of the skin Wall plate Decreases the electrical power to an appliance hyperhidrosis excessive sweating Hypertrichosis Also known as hirsuties; condition of abnormal growth of hair, characterized by the growth of terminal hair in areas of the body that ...

organ - two or more kinds of tissues grouped together and performing specialized functions Integumentary system function - - composed of several tissue types - maintains homeostasis - protective covering - retards water loss - regulates body temperature - houses sensory receptors - contains immune system cells - synthesizes chemicals - excretes small amounts of wastes Epidermis - - outer layer - stratified squamous epithelium dermis - - inner layer - contains collagenous and elastic...

NUR 2102 Exam 2 Questions and Correct Answers A patient asks the nurse if it is possible to grow new skin. What is the nurse's most appropriate response? a. "Even if new skin growth is required, the melanocytes do not regenerate." b. "The avascular epidermis sheds slowly and is replaced completely every 4 weeks." c. "The outer layer of skin remains the same over the lifetime except for repairing injuries." d. "Epidermal regeneration is impossible because it is avascular." - ANSWE...

NURS 612 Advanced Health Assessment Exam 2 Questions and Answers 2023 Milia are an expected finding in which age group? a. Newborns b. Young children c. Adolescents d. Older adults A. newborns An older patient asks the examiner, "Is this spot on my chin a cancer?" Which of the following would indicate a need for further medical investigation? a. Reddish-brown color of the lesion b. Presence on his chin for 20 years c. Bleeds easily when it is touched d. Slightly raised and cir...

NURS 5220 Advanced Health Assessment Questions and Answers Rated A+ New Update 2023 (BEST)!! The tool that uses physical and neuromuscular findings to confirm the gestational age of a newborn is: A. the Keating Fetal Assessment. B. the Ballard Clinical Assessment. C. the Winslow Fetal Growth Assessment. D. all of the above. - correct answer B A health care provider develops a cultural knowledge base to: A. anticipate the patient's adherence to a treatment plan. B. predict behaviors and...

BIOD 151 Module 6 Exam With Questions and Answers 100% Solved Explain two reasons why a woman with low levels of LH would not be able to become pregnant. - answer(1) LH acts on the ovary to cause ovulation to occur. (2) LH causes progesterone release to facilitate potential fertilization of the egg and pregnancy. Progesterone is a key hormone for the maintenance of pregnancy. Would you expect a female to have testosterone in their bloodstream? Explain why or why not. - answer(1) Yes. Both...

Which of the following cell types provides a waterproofing function for the outer layers of skin? A. Melanocytes B. Keratinocytes C. Merkel cells D. Langerhans cells - ANSWERSB. Keratinocytes Keratinocytes contain the protein keratin. They are produced in the epidermis and migrate upwards. The tight junctions between cells prevent water entry. They eventually form a layer of dead cells on the skin surface, which produces a waterproofing effect. A person is suddenly frightened. Which ...