Exam 6: Skin and Membranes

Burns can be caused by

Thick synovial fluid lines the digestive system and protects it from physical and chemical damage.

The outermost layer of the epidermis contains cells consisting mostly of keratin.

Sebaceous glands produce an oil for the skin called sebum.

The terms integument,skin,and cutaneous membrane refer to the same structure.

If the volume of blood to skin increases,the skin will turn pink,a condition called cyanosis.

The "rule of nines"

If a person burned the back of both legs,about 9% of the body would be involved.

The glands of skin that produce a thick secretion are the

The crescent-shaped,white area near the root of the nail is called the lunula.

The "rule of nines" is a method of determining the percent of body surface area in a part of the body.

The cells of the dermis are more tightly packed than the cells of the epidermis.

If a person burned the front of both arms,about 9% of the body would be involved.

Which of the following is not a function of a membrane?

In one square inch of skin,there are about twice as many pressure sensors as heat sensors.

Which of the following contains collagen and yellow elastic fibers?

Match each of the terms or structures with its definition, description, or function. -Skin receptor that responds to pressure

Which of the following is true of the epidermis?

A serous membrane covering the wall of the chest cavity is called the visceral pleura.

This type of skin cancer is a slow-growing malignant tumor of the epidermis