20) Most of the cells in the stratified squamous epithelium of the epidermis are what type of cell a) keratinocytes b) melanocytes c) adipocytes d) fibroblast e) dendritic cells 24) which of the following is not correct regarding the papillary layer of the dermis a) it is made of dense regular connective tissue b) it is densely packed with blood capillaries c) it is located immediately deep to the epidermis d) it contains nerve ending that responds to touch stimuli e)it has hills and valleys that create fingerprints 27) The clear layer of the epidermis in thick skin in which cells die because of their ability to get nutrients and oxygen is the a) stratum corneum b) kills bacteria on the skin's surface c) keeps hair soft and supple d) makes the skin oilier during adolescence e) produces nails 29) where are synovial membranes founds a) lining joint cavities b) converting of the brain c) lining of the stomach cavity d) converting of the heart e) lining of the abdominal cavity wall 30) while swimming, a protein inside epidermal cells prevents water from being soaked into the body through the skin. this water resistant protein is a) carotene b) mucus c) serous fluid d) keratin e) melanin
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28) The reticular layer of the dermis consists primarily of A) elastic connective tissue. B) reticular connective tissue. C) dense irregular connective tissue. D) adipose tissue. E) nervous tissue. 29) What is the composition of the subcutaneous layer? A) Adipose connective tissue. B) Areolar connective tissue and adipose connective tissue. C) Dense irregular connective tissue. D) Areolar connective tissue and dense irregular connective tissue. E) Areolar connective tissue. 30) Nails are hard derivatives formed from the stratum A) basale. B) spinosum. C) granulosum. D) corneum. E) lucidum. 31) The part of the hair that extends beyond this A) alopecia. B) bulb. C) papilla. D) shaft. E) root. 32) Where on the human body is the hair thick enough to retain beet? A) Beard. B) Pubic region. C) Axillary region. D) Scalp. E) Nose. 33) What is the greatest risk factor for skin cancer? A) Low skin hydration levels. B) Advanced age. C) Being a female. D) Exposure to UV light rays. E) Using excessive sunblock.
With which portion of an epithelial cell in the stomach would food be in contact? a) Basal surface b) Apical surface c) Basal lamina d) Reticular lamina Which of the following tissue types would you expect to find on a surface of the body that is subjected to friction? a) Epithelial tissue b) Connective tissue c) Muscle tissue d) Nervous tissue Which characteristic of epithelial tissues would you expect to find in a duct that is subject to a high degree of pressure (such as the male urethra)? a) Cuboidal shape b) Simple layering c) Pseudostratified layering d) Stratified layering Which of the following types of epithelial tissues is best suited for areas of the body where diffusion or filtration occurs? a) Stratified columnar b) Simple cuboidal c) Simple squamous d) Stratified squamous Which of the following specialized terms reflects the epithelial tissue found lining the inside of blood and lymph vessels? a) Epithelium b) Endothelium c) Mesothelium d) Squathelium The presence of which type of epithelial tissue is a dead giveaway for glands? a) Simple squamous b) Stratified squamous c) Transitional epithelium d) Simple cuboidal
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