Question 1

Figure 5.2Using Figure 5.2, match the following:
-Reticular layer of the dermis

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Question 2

A dendritic or Langerhan cell is a specialized .

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A)   melanocyte
B)   nerve cell
C)   squamous epithelial cell
D)   phagocytic cell

Question 3

Figure 5.1Using Figure 5.1, match the following:
-The only place you will find stratum is in the skin that covers the palms, fingertips, and soles of the feet.

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Question 4

Which of the following statements indicates the way in which the body's natural defenses protect the skin from the effects of UV damage?

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A)   The skin is protected by increasing the number of epidermal dendritic cells, which help to activate the immune system.
B)   Carotene, which accumulates in the stratum corneum and hypodermal adipose tissue, is synthesized in large amounts in the presence of sunlight.
C)   The skin is protected by the synthesis of three pigments that contribute to the skin's color.
D)   Prolonged exposure to the sun induces melanin dispersion, which in turn acts as a natural sunscreen.

Question 5

Skin surface markings that reflect points of tight dermal attachment to underlying tissues are called epidermal ridges.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sweat glands continuously produce small amounts of sweat, even in cooler temperatures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following cells and their functions are correctly matched?

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A)   Tactile cells - protection
B)   Dendritic cells - activate the immune system
C)   Melanocytes - protects cells in the stratum corneum from damaging effects of sun's rays
D)   Keratinocytes - provide sense of touch and pressure

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Figure 5.1Using Figure 5.1, match the following: -The only place you will find stratum is in the skin that covers the palms, fingertips, and soles of the feet.

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Figure 5.2Using Figure 5.2, match the following: -Reticular layer of the dermis

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Skin surface markings that reflect points of tight dermal attachment to underlying tissues are called epidermal ridges.

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Which of the following statements indicates the way in which the body's natural defenses protect the skin from the effects of UV damage?

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A dendritic or Langerhan cell is a specialized .

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Which of the following cells and their functions are correctly matched?

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Sweat glands continuously produce small amounts of sweat, even in cooler temperatures.

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Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Figure 5.1Using Figure 5.1, match the following: -The only place you will find stratum is in the skin that covers the palms, fingertips, and soles of the feet.

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Figure 5.2Using Figure 5.2, match the following: -Reticular layer of the dermis

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Skin surface markings that reflect points of tight dermal attachment to underlying tissues are called epidermal ridges.

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Which of the following statements indicates the way in which the body's natural defenses protect the skin from the effects of UV damage?

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A dendritic or Langerhan cell is a specialized .

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Which of the following cells and their functions are correctly matched?

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Sweat glands continuously produce small amounts of sweat, even in cooler temperatures.

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