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What is the main function of the skin with respect to body fluids?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of burn injury involves exposure to lightning?
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What happens when injuries to the skin result in loss?
What happens when injuries to the skin result in loss?
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Which layer of the skin has outer cells that act as protection and form a water-tight seal?
Which layer of the skin has outer cells that act as protection and form a water-tight seal?
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What is the main function of the oil glands in the skin?
What is the main function of the oil glands in the skin?
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Which type of burn injury affects both the skin and mucous membranes?
Which type of burn injury affects both the skin and mucous membranes?
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What is the purpose of the deeper layers in the epidermis?
What is the purpose of the deeper layers in the epidermis?
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What role do sweat glands play in skin protection?
What role do sweat glands play in skin protection?
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