The dermis is composed largely of tissue
A. fibrous connective B. loose connective C. epithelial D. adipose
2 lunula: basal part of the nail body that consists of a crescent-shaped layer of thick epithelium
3 Membranes lining body cavities that lack openings to the outside are called
A. synovial. B. mucous. C. serous. D. cutaneous.
4 Which of the following is not correct concerning the skin?
A. The dermis is usually thicker than the epidermis.
B. The epidermis is composed of stratified squamous epithelium.
C. The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and the epidermis.
D. The dermis contains smooth muscle and nerve tissue.
5 cells (also called ) - the primary cell types found in the epidermis
6 Eccrine sweat glands
A. are most common in the armpits and groin.
B. respond primarily to elevated body temperature.
C. respond primarily to emotional stress.
D. usually are associated with hair follicles.
7 is the most common form of skin cancer; characterized by small, shiny, raised bumps on the skin that may bleed.
8 What determines the color of skin?
A. the number of melanocytes in the epidermis B. the thickness of the epidermis layer
C. the amount of melanin produced by melanocytes D. None of these is correct.
9 - a skin infection around a finger or toenail.
10 The subcutaneous layer consists of
A. epithelial tissue. B. loose connective tissue and adipose tissue.
C. epithelium and loose connective tissue. D. adipose tissue and skeletal muscle tissue.
11 Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels located in the
A. epidermis. B. dermis. C. subcutaneous layer.
12 Acne is a disorder involving the
A. sweat glands. B. hair follicles. C. sebaceous glands. D. apocrine glands.
13 The 3 types of hair are , , , but the fine layer of downy hair that covers a baby at birth is called
14 In treating a burned patient, the "rule of nines" is used to estimate the
A. depth of the burn. B. surface area of the burn.
C. time needed for healing. D. type of scar that will form.
15 List 3 functions of skin
16 is the correct term for freckles while the correct term for moles