Deck 5 (CO): The Integumentary System

Question 1

Prevention of water loss or entry is a function of the stratum _______________ of the epidermis.

Answer 1

corneum

Question 2

The layer of the skin that is made of fibrous connective tissue is the ___________________.

Answer 2

dermis

Question 3

The outermost layer of the epidermis is the ____________________________.

Answer 3

stratum corneum

Question 4

In the epidermis,new cells are produced by the process of ___________________ in the ________________________________.

Question 5

The process of mitosis in the ___________________________ produces new cells for the epidermis.

Question 6

The stratum corneum is made of several layers of ____________________,which in turn are made of _____________________.

Question 7

The new cells of the epidermis produce the protein _______________________.

Question 8

The outer layer of the skin is the __________________________.

Question 9

Langerhans cells are found in the _____________________ of the skin,where they _______________________________.

Question 10

The layer of the skin that is made of stratified squamous epithelium is the _________________.

Question 11

The cells of the epidermis that phagocytize pathogens are the _________________________.

Question 12

The inner layer of the skin is the __________________________.

Question 13

The cells in the epidermis that carry ingested pathogens to lymph nodes are the _____________________________.

Question 14

The cells of the epidermis produce antimicrobial chemicals called ____________________.

Question 15

Keratin is a _______________________ (type of molecule)that helps make the skin relatively waterproof.

Question 16

The outer layer of the skin is the _____________________,which is made of ______________________________ tissue.

Question 17

The dermis is made primarily of the proteins ___________________ and _______________.

Question 18

The lowest layer of the _____________________ is the stratum germinativum,and its function is ___________________________.

Question 19

Prevention of the entry of pathogens is a function of the stratum _________________ of the epidermis.

Question 20

The inner layer of the skin is the ____________________,which is made of __________________________ tissue.

Question 21

The living part of a nail is the __________________.

Question 22

Information about the environment outside the skin is provided by __________________.

Question 23

The ends of fingers and toes are protected from mechanical injury by ________________.

Question 24

Human hair has an insulating function for the ______________________.

Question 25

Living skin cells are protected from exposure to ultraviolet rays by _________________.

Question 26

The living part of a hair is the _________________,where the process of ____________ takes place.

Question 27

A nail grows by the process of ________________ in the _____________________.

Question 28

Drying of the skin is prevented by ______________________.

Question 29

The visible portion of a nail is made of _____________________.

Question 30

The glands that secrete sebum are called _______________________________.

Question 31

If intact,the stratum corneum is a very good barrier to ____________________ and ________________________.

Question 32

Human hair helps keep dust out of the ________________________.

Question 33

For the cutaneous senses of pain and heat,the receptors are _________________________.

Question 34

For the cutaneous receptors of touch and pressure,the receptors are _________________________________________.

Question 35

The structure in which a hair grows is called a(n)__________________,and the process by which a hair grows is ______________________.

Question 36

The shaft of a hair is made of _____________________.

Question 37

Scratching an itch is efficient because fingers have __________________________.

Question 38

Melanocytes produce the protein __________________ when stimulated by _______________________.

Question 39

Most cutaneous receptors are found in the ___________________ of the skin.

Question 40

Ultraviolet rays stimulate the production of _____________________ by cells called _______________________.

Question 41

In a cold environment,the arterioles in the dermis will __________________________.

Question 42

A warm environment stimulates ________________________ in the dermis in order to ______________________ heat.

Question 43

Vasodilation in the dermis is important to _____________________ heat in a(n)_______________ environment.

Question 44

The glands that secrete cerumen are called _________________________.

Question 45

During hot weather the ___________________ sweat glands increase their rate of secretion.

Question 46

The arterioles in the dermis will dilate when the external environment becomes _____________________.

Question 47

Sweating promotes heat loss by means of the process of ________________________.

Question 48

When the arterioles in the dermis constrict,the loss of body heat will be _________________.

Question 49

The growth of bacteria on the skin is inhibited by __________________________.

Question 50

The arterioles in the dermis will constrict when the external environment becomes _______________.

Question 51

In a stressful situation,the arterioles in the dermis will _______________ to allow blood to flow to the ______________________.

Question 52

During stressful situations,blood is shunted to vital organs by _______________________ in the dermis.

Question 53

Vasoconstriction in the dermis is important to ______________________ heat in a(n)___________________ environment.

Question 54

A cold environment stimulates ____________________________ in the dermis in order to ______________________ heat.

Question 55

When the arterioles in the dermis dilate,the loss of body heat will be ____________________.

Question 56

Drying of the eardrum is prevented by _________________ .

Question 57

In a warm environment,the arterioles in the dermis will _________________________.

Question 58

The purpose of sweating is to increase the loss of _____________________,but it has the disadvantage of leading to __________________________.

Question 59

The __________________ secreted by the _____________________ inhibits the growth of bacteria on the skin.

Question 60

The _____________________ secreted by the __________________________ prevents drying of the eardrum.

Question 61

The precursor molecule for vitamin D is ___________________________.

Question 62

The layer of the integumentary system that stores potential energy is the ___________________________________.

Question 63

The subcutaneous tissue is located between the _____________________ and the ________________________.

Question 64

The layer of the integumentary system that cushions some bones is the ____________________________________.

Question 65

In the superficial fascia,the tissue that stores potential energy is ___________________.

Question 66

Sunlight on the skin stimulates production of vitamin __________________,which is important for the absorption of ________________________ from food.

Question 67

In the integumentary system,areolar connective tissue is part of the ____________________________________ (layer).

Question 68

The layer of the integumentary system that provides some insulation from cold is the ___________________________________.

Question 69

The subcutaneous tissue layer is also called the ______________________________.

Question 70

Vitamin ___________ is produced in skin that is exposed to __________________________.

Question 71

In the superficial fascia,the tissue that contains many white blood cells is _________________________________.

Question 72

Vitamin D is important for the absorption of _____________________ in the ___________________________.

Question 73

Between the dermis and the muscles is the __________________________________.