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What is the main function of melanin in the integumentary system?
What is the main function of melanin in the integumentary system?
- Protects against mechanical damage
- Prevents passage of harmful agents
- Acts as an insulator
- Protects from UV rays (correct)
Which of the following skin appendages acts as an insulator and filter?
Which of the following skin appendages acts as an insulator and filter?
- Sweat glands
- Fingernails
- Hair (correct)
- Oil glands
What is the main function of sebum produced by the skin's glands?
What is the main function of sebum produced by the skin's glands?
- Provides protection against UV rays
- Acts as a moisturizer (correct)
- Enhances sensation
- Helps in thermoregulation
Which of the following is not a function of sweat produced by the skin?
Which of the following is not a function of sweat produced by the skin?
Which receptors in the skin sense excessive pressure as pain?
Which receptors in the skin sense excessive pressure as pain?
What is the primary role of the acid mantle in the integumentary system?
What is the primary role of the acid mantle in the integumentary system?
Where are the peglike projections called dermal papillae located?
Where are the peglike projections called dermal papillae located?
Which type of receptors are found in the dermal papillae?
Which type of receptors are found in the dermal papillae?
What is the main function of epidermal dendritic cells?
What is the main function of epidermal dendritic cells?
Which skin appendage arises from the epidermis?
Which skin appendage arises from the epidermis?
What is the primary role of phagocytes in the skin?
What is the primary role of phagocytes in the skin?
What is the main purpose of melanin in the skin?
What is the main purpose of melanin in the skin?
What is the main function of collagen in the skin?
What is the main function of collagen in the skin?
Which skin receptor is primarily responsible for detecting light touch?
Which skin receptor is primarily responsible for detecting light touch?
Where are sebaceous glands NOT found on the body?
Where are sebaceous glands NOT found on the body?
What is the main role of elastin in the skin?
What is the main role of elastin in the skin?
Which type of cutaneous gland produces sebum?
Which type of cutaneous gland produces sebum?
Which skin appendage is primarily responsible for deep pressure sensation?
Which skin appendage is primarily responsible for deep pressure sensation?
