Exam 5: Integumentary System

Which substance is NOT responsible for skin color?

The inward extension of epidermis that encloses the hair root is the hair

The repair of a strained dermal area may leave a line of scar tissue,or stretch mark.This is called

The substance in the epidermis that protects against water loss and abrasion is

The glands that secrete an oily product into hair follicles are _____ glands.

A substance that is produced by the integumentary system and remains in the skin is

The thickened region that is responsible for nail growth is the

Which of the following is NOT a part of the integumentary system?

In light-skinned people,exposure to sunlight results in an increased

What is the term for the uppermost layer of the dermis?

The sweat glands that become active at puberty are the _____ sweat glands.

The uppermost layer of the dermis is the _____ layer.

What is the term for the fold of stratum corneum that grows over the proximal portion of the nail body?

According to their mode of secretion,sebaceous glands are _____ glands.

The visible portion of a nail is the