Exam 6: Skin and Membranes

Match each of the terms or structures with its definition, description, or function. -White,crescent-shaped area at the base of the nail

The contraction of the arrector pili causes "goose pimples."

Which substance is not found in the reticular layer of the skin?

This type of skin cancer can develop from benign pigmented moles

Briefly describe the structure of the nail.

In the presence of ultraviolet light,the skin can produce vitamin C.

Match each of the terms or structures with its definition, description, or function. -Sweat glands concentrated in the axillae and in the genital area

Match each of the terms or structures with its definition, description, or function. -Layer of the epidermis that undergoes constant mitosis

Match each of the terms or structures with its definition, description, or function. -Layer of epithelial tissue under the nail

Match each of the terms or structures with its definition, description, or function. -Membrane that lines the walls of body cavities

Strong,tough collagen fibers can be found in both the dermis and epidermis of the skin.

The membrane covering the organs of the abdomen is called the

Because a second-degree burn always damages the entire epidermis,it is referred to as a full-thickness burn.

Match each of the terms or structures with its definition, description, or function. -Sweat gland distributed over almost all of the body

Which of the following contains melanocytes?

Which of the following contains nerves that respond to touch?

The very fine and soft hair of newborns is called the

The skin can be considered both a cutaneous membrane and a connective tissue membrane.

The eyelids and lips are examples of a mucocutaneous junction.

The part of the hair that begins from a small,cap-shaped cluster of cells is called the