Anatomy of Integumentary System

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Which function of the integumentary system involves the secretion of sebum to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair?

  • Excretion (correct)
  • Sensation
  • Protection
  • Thermoregulation

In humans, where are sebaceous glands found in greatest abundance?

  • Armpits
  • Palms
  • Soles of the feet
  • Face (correct)

Which region of the body has sebaceous glands distributed throughout except on the palms and soles?

  • Back
  • Armpits
  • Chest (correct)
  • Scalp

What is the function of sebum in relation to the skin and hair?

<p>Lubricating and waterproofing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin can be supplied with external oxygen to some extent?

<p>Epidermis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of skin is affected by a first-degree burn?

<p>Epidermis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of a second-degree burn?

<p>Blisters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of skin is affected by a third-degree burn?

<p>Epidermis and dermis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which complication of burns involves an overgrowth of scar tissue?

<p>Keloids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What serves as a quick method of assessment for estimating the extent of a person's injuries?

<p>Rule of nines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What presentation is common in a third-degree burn?

<p>Black, brown, or white skin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of nerves provide innervation to Pacinian corpuscles and Meissner's corpuscles?

<p>Autonomic nerves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of keratin in the skin?

<p>Protecting against physical damage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the branching of nerve endings in the dermis?

<p>Reticular plexuses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the skin in terms of protection?

<p>Protecting against environmental stressors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the skin aids in removing waste products?

<p>Excretion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the sensation detected by Pacinian corpuscles and Meissner's corpuscles?

<p>Cutaneous sensation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lungs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the epidermis located in the organization of skin layers?

<p>Below the stratum basale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body is known to have mucocutaneous junctions?

<p>Nostrils (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the subcutaneous tissue?

<p>Thermoregulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the breasts located in relation to the integumentary system?

<p>In the subcutaneous tissue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system supplies the integumentary system with blood containing arterio-venous anastomoses for thermoregulation?

<p>Musculocutaneous system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin serves as the physical barrier between the external and internal environments?

<p>Stratum corneum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the skin appendages in the integumentary system responsible for producing?

<p>Melanin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the integumentary system resembles the hypodermis and acts as a shock absorber?

<p>Subcutaneous tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much of an adult's body weight does the skin make up?

<p>15% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the skin help protect internal structures?

<p>By being largely waterproof (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Langerhans cells in the skin?

<p>Fighting off infectious biological agents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do sebaceous glands contribute to skin protection?

<p>By fighting off microorganisms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?

<p>Producing melanin to protect from UV radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the skin help with thermoregulation?

<p>By being largely waterproof (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells aid in the skin's fight against infectious biological agents?

<p>Langerhans cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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