Exam 5: The Integumentary System

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

The primary function of the stratum germinativum is:

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

The dermis is made primarily of the proteins ____________________ and ____________________.

The stratum corneum is made of layers of cells that:

A warm environment stimulates ____________________ in the dermis in order to ____________________ heat.

Encapsulated nerve endings in the skin are the receptors for:

The ____________________ secreted by the ____________________ prevents drying of the eardrum.

Subcutaneous adipose tissue has all of these functions except:

The glands that secrete sebum are called ____________________.

In the skin,mitosis takes place continuously in the:

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

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

The outer layer of the skin is the ____________________.

Which statement is NOT true of the integumentary system?

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

Melanocytes produce the protein ____________________ when stimulated by ____________________.

The layer of the skin that is made of fibrous connective tissue is the:

Drying of the skin and hair is prevented by:

Vasodilation in the dermis is important to: