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What is the primary function of the scalp?
What is the primary function of the scalp?
- To regulate body temperature
- To protect the brain from injury (correct)
- To provide a site for muscle attachment
- To store fat reserves
Which of the following is a characteristic of the scalp?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the scalp?
- It is a type of nerve
- It is a type of bone
- It is a muscles tissue
- It is a layer of skin (correct)
What is the main purpose of the scalp's apocrine glands?
What is the main purpose of the scalp's apocrine glands?
- To produce sebum
- To produce sweat (correct)
- To produce hair
- To produce hormones
What is the term for the study of the scalp and its disorders?
What is the term for the study of the scalp and its disorders?
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What is a common condition that affects the scalp?
What is a common condition that affects the scalp?
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Study Notes
Scalp Function and Characteristics
- The primary function of the scalp is to protect the skull and provide a matrix for hair growth.
Scalp Characteristics
- A characteristic of the scalp is that it is a dense, fibrous connective tissue richly supplied with blood vessels, nerve endings, and sebaceous glands.
Apocrine Glands
- The main purpose of the scalp's apocrine glands is to secrete a milky secretion that helps to condition and protect the hair.
Trichology
- Trichology is the term for the study of the scalp and its disorders.
Scalp Conditions
- Dandruff is a common condition that affects the scalp, characterized by flakes of dead skin that fall from the scalp like snowflakes.
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