12 Questions
What is the major function of the skin?
Maintaining homeostasis and protecting the body from environmental assaults
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
Storing heat in the body
What do the hair, nails, and sebaceous glands represent in relation to the skin?
Appendages of the skin
How does the skin prevent dehydration?
By providing a physical barrier
Which layer of the skin contains sensory organs for touch, pain, temperature, and pressure perception?
Dermis
What role do sweat glands play in skin function?
Regulating body temperature
What is the primary function of the epidermis in the skin?
Protection of underlying tissues
Which pigment is responsible for the brownish color of the skin?
Melanin
What causes jaundice in the skin?
Deposition of bilirubin
Which condition leads to central cyanosis?
Low oxygenation in the patient
What causes peripheral cyanosis?
Increased oxygen extraction by tissues
Why does oxyhemoglobin change into deoxyhemoglobin in cutaneous blood vessels?
To carry less oxygen to tissues
Learn about the major functions of the skin in maintaining homeostasis despite environmental challenges. Explore its role in protection, regulation of body temperature, and synthesis of essential vitamins.
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