10 Questions
What is the main function of the skin with respect to body fluids?
Maintaining normal water balance
Which layer of the skin contains nerve endings, blood vessels, sweat glands, and oil glands?
Dermis
What is the function of the arrector pili muscle associated with hair follicles?
Causing goosebumps by pulling hair upright
Which type of burn injury involves exposure to lightning?
Electrical burn
What happens when injuries to the skin result in loss?
Problems with infection and water balance
Which layer of the skin has outer cells that act as protection and form a water-tight seal?
Epidermis
What is the main function of the oil glands in the skin?
Keep the skin waterproof
Which type of burn injury affects both the skin and mucous membranes?
Chemical burn
What is the purpose of the deeper layers in the epidermis?
Produce pigment for UV protection
What role do sweat glands play in skin protection?
Cooling the body
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