Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

Valerie C. Scanlon, Tina Sanders

Chapter 5 The Integumentary System - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

00:40

Problem 1

Name the parts of the integumentary system. (p. 92)

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04:22

Problem 2

Name the two major layers of skin, the location of each,
and the tissue of which each is made. (pp. 92, 96)

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01:02

Problem 3

In the epidermis: (pp. 92–93)
a. Where does mitosis take place?
b. What protein do the new cells produce?
c. What happens to these cells?
d. What is the function of Langerhans cells?

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01:50

Problem 4

Describe the functions of the stratum corneum.
(pp. 92–93)

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01:57

Problem 5

Name the cells that produce melanin. What is the stimulus? Describe the function of melanin. (p. 95)

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00:20

Problem 6

Where, on the body, does human hair have important
functions? Describe these functions. (p. 97)

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01:53

Problem 7

Describe the functions of nails. (p. 99)

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01:21

Problem 8

Name the cutaneous senses. Describe the importance of
these senses. (p. 99)

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00:31

Problem 9

Explain the functions of sebum and cerumen. (p. 99)

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00:20

Problem 10

Explain how sweating helps maintain normal body
temperature. (p. 102)

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01:45

Problem 11

Explain how the arterioles in the dermis respond to
cold or warm external temperatures and to stress situations. (p. 102)

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01:25

Problem 12

What vitamin is produced in the skin? What is the
stimulus for the production of this vitamin? (p. 92)

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00:23

Problem 13

Name the tissues of which the superficial fascia is made.
Describe the functions of these tissues. (p. 103)

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