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What is the main function of the skin with respect to body fluids?

  • Preventing infections
  • Producing sweat
  • Regulating temperature
  • Maintaining normal water balance (correct)

    • Which layer of the skin contains nerve endings, blood vessels, sweat glands, and oil glands?

  • Epidermis
  • Stratum corneum
  • Pigment layer
  • Dermis (correct)

    • What is the function of the arrector pili muscle associated with hair follicles?

  • Causing goosebumps by pulling hair upright (correct)
  • Producing hair pigmentation
  • Moisturizing the skin
  • Secreting oil to waterproof the skin

    • Which type of burn injury involves exposure to lightning?

    <p>Electrical burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when injuries to the skin result in loss?

    <p>Problems with infection and water balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the skin has outer cells that act as protection and form a water-tight seal?

    <p>Epidermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the oil glands in the skin?

    <p>Keep the skin waterproof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of burn injury affects both the skin and mucous membranes?

    <p>Chemical burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the deeper layers in the epidermis?

    <p>Produce pigment for UV protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do sweat glands play in skin protection?

    <p>Cooling the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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