Exam 5: Integumentary System

What is the term for the layer that attaches skin to the underlying tissues such as muscle?

The epidermal layer that is next to the dermis is the stratum

Melanocytes are found in the stratum corneum of the epidermis.

A condition of thickened skin is called

Apocrine sweat glands

The hair bulb is embedded in the

Hair and nails are derived from the dermis of the skin.

The outermost layer of the skin is composed of _____ epithelium.

The epidermis

Sensory receptors in the skin are primarily located in the

What is the term for the layer of epidermis that is present only in thick skin?

From the following list,which function is NOT associated with the skin?

Melanocytes are found in the stratum

The integumentary system synthesizes melanin,keratin,and vitamin E.

What is the term for the type of holocrine gland that opens into hair follicles?

Blushing is due to _____ of the blood vessels in the _____.

What is the term for the epidermal layer next to the dermis?

The epidermal layer that is at the surface and is sloughed off is the stratum

The outermost covering of hair that consists of overlapping keratinized cells is the

Which one of the following is NOT true about the dermis?