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Which layer of the skin is the outermost?
Which layer of the skin is the outermost?
- Germinative layer
- Stratum corneum (correct)
- Stratum lucidum
- Stratum granulosum
What role does the skin play in regulating body temperature?
What role does the skin play in regulating body temperature?
- It helps in sensory perception
- It provides a waterproof barrier
- It helps in the regulation of body temperature (correct)
- It synthesizes Vitamin D
How many layers are associated with the epidermis according to Figure 3.1?
How many layers are associated with the epidermis according to Figure 3.1?
- Two
- Four
- Three
- Five (correct)
What is one of the functions of the skin?
What is one of the functions of the skin?
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What is the cutaneous membrane more commonly known as?
What is the cutaneous membrane more commonly known as?
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Study Notes
The Skin
- The skin, also known as the cutaneous membrane, forms a barrier between the body's internal organs and the external environment.
- It plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis of the internal environment.
Functions of the Skin
- Provides a protective covering for the body
- Regulates body temperature
- Prevents water loss from the deepest tissues
- Excretes small quantities of wastes
Layers of the Skin
- The skin consists of two main layers: the epidermis (outer layer) and the dermis (inner layer)
- The epidermis consists of four sublayers:
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum lucidum
- Stratum granulosum
- Germinative layer
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