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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...
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A&P 1 101 Module 7 Exam (GRADED A+) Integumentary System Question 1 0 / 5 pts Identify the region and the layer of skin that is highlighted in blue. (Also indicated by the arrow, below) *NOTE: To receive full credit you must label two regions. Your Answer: papilary region of the dermis Stratum spinosum; Epidermis (Must have both for full credit) Question 2 5 / 5 pts A- Identify the sensory cell receptor highlighted in blue, below, also indicated by the arrow. B- What sensory information is detec...
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Layers of the skin - epidermis, dermis, hypodermis 
Stratum Corneum - Protective durable overcoat, waterproof, tough, relatively insensitive to 
biological, chemical and physical assault. 
Stratum Lucidum - visible only in thick skin, few layers thick, dead clear cells 
Stratum Granulosum - 3-5 layers of thick keratinocytes flastten out 
Stratum Spinosum - overlies the stratum basale, cells come from the basale, filaments u the cells 
that resist tension, keratinocytes have a spiny appearance, c...
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Oregon State Board Exam - Esthetics (2023)Solved And Already Graded A+ 
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The muscles that respond automatically to control various body functions are: 
 
anterior 
striated 
voluntary 
non-striated - Answer non-striated 
 
Bacteria are single cells that are circular, spiral or: 
 
rod- shaped 
square-shaped 
angular-shaped 
triangular- shaped - Answer rod- shaped 
 
Disease-producing bacteria are called: 
 
virus 
microbes ...
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The muscles that respond automatically to control various body functions are: 
 
anterior 
striated 
voluntary 
non-striated - ANSWER-non-striated 
 
Bacteria are single cells that are circular, spiral or: 
 
rod- shaped 
square-shaped 
angular-shaped 
triangular- shaped - ANSWER-rod- shaped 
 
Disease-producing bacteria are called: 
 
virus 
microbes 
pathogenic bacteria 
nonpathogenic bacteria - ANSWER-pathogenic bacteria 
 
Which of the following is the toughest layer of the epidermis? 
 
str...
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List two organs contained in the abdominal cavity.- Intestines, Spleen, liver, stomach. 
List two organs contained in the Pelvic cavity.- Blader, rectum 
Air and food pass in which one of the following areas: Oropharynx 
From widest to narrowest, the branches of the bronchial tree are: Primary bronchi, secondary bronchi, tertiary bronchi, bronchioles. 
When extensor digitorum contracts, what action(s) occurs? Wrist extension & Extension of digit 2-5 
When flexor digitorum profundus contracts, wh...
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Layers of the skin correct answersepidermis, dermis, hypodermis 
 
Stratum Corneum correct answersProtective durable overcoat, waterproof, tough, relatively insensitive to biological, chemical and physical assault. 
 
Stratum Lucidum correct answersvisible only in thick skin, few layers thick, dead clear cells 
 
Stratum Granulosum correct answers3-5 layers of thick keratinocytes flastten out 
 
Stratum Spinosum correct answersoverlies the stratum basale, cells come from the basale, filamen...
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ATI TEAS Practice Test A Questions & Answers RateWhich 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 - ANSWERSBd A+
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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 ...
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Week 5, 6 & 7 Exam: BIOS252 / BIOS 252 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab | Review Questions with Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain 
 
 
 
Question: 
Referred pain 
Answer: 
It is a type of pain that is felt in an area of the body other than its source. 
 
 
Question: 
Jessica went to her doctor's office with pain in her right shoulder blade and learned she was having a gallbladder attack. You are not surprised to hear about the unusual location o...
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Benefits of Adaption in touch sensations - ️️1) Helps us to ignore constant, 
innocuous stimuli, reducing distraction 
2) Helps to avoid saturation of neuronal firing rates, allowing us to detect changes in 
stimulus intensity over a larger ranger of intensities. 
Merkel Cells and Mechanotransduction - ️️When skin is presed: 
1) Mechanically-gated ion channels in the A beta membrane open, letting in ions (Na) 
2) This causes the first ("dynamic phase") action potential 
3) Mechanically...
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