Compare the structure and locations of sweat and oil glands. Also compare the composition and functions of their secretions.

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Q: which disease occur due to keratin defect ? Describe only in feW words.

A: keratin is a kind of fibrous protein present in hair, nails, and skin. Keratin is also present…

Q: Describe the structure and functions of nails, hair, sweatglands, and oil glands.

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Q: Which of the following glands produce the acid mantle?a. merocrine sweat glandsb. apocrine sweat…

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Q: Why would a person born with an absence of sweat glands be very susceptible to death by exposure to…

A: Skin contains two types of sweat glands: one is eccrine and another one is apocrine. Eccrine glands…

Q: Describe how nails are formed.

A: Accessory structures for skin includes the hair follicles, the skin glands and the nails. These…

Q: Sweat glands are a(n) ________ gland

A: There are mainly two types of glands in the body , exocrine glands and endocrine glands .  Exocrine…

Q: Describe the structure and composition of nails.

A: At the tip of fingers and toes, there is a horn-like keratinous plate known as nails.  The visible…

Q: Cells of the epidermis derive from stem cells of the stratum basale. Describe how the cells change…

A: Skin is the organ of the human integumentary system.

Q: Describe the parts of a nail.

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Q: Describe the role of sebaceous glands and eccrine glands.

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Q: Describe the skin as an organ. Include the various tissuesthat compose it, and briefly describe the…

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Q: Compare the structure and function of the epidermal anddermal layers of the skin.

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Q: Describe how the cells change as they become integrated into the different layers of the epidermis

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Q: Discuss the various kinds of glands in the skin, and list the secretions of those glands.

A: A gland is a specialised bunch of cells which is endothelial in origin, and function to synthesise…

Q: Sebaceous glands ________. a. are a type of sweat gland b. are associated with hair follicles c. may…

A: A gland is a specialized organ of the body that produces and releases certain substances that play a…

Q: Which option best describes the functions of skin?

A: Skin is the largest organ of human body in terms of surface area.

Q: Describe the function of skin in health and disease.

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Q: . Compare the structure of the epidermal and dermal layersof the skin

A: Ans: Skin: It is the outermost layer in human or it is also referred to as protective layer.

Q: Explain the function of human skin.

A: With a total area of about 20 square feet, the skin is the main body organ. Skin performs several…

Q: Describe the functions of the subcutaneous layer and explain it’s tissue organization

A: Subcutaneous layer of the skin is present below the cutaneous layer such as epidermis and dermis.…

Q: Explain how each accessory organ of the skin aids inhomeostasis.

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Q: 3 primary types of skin glands

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Q: Contrast the locations and functions of sebaceous (oil) glands,sudoriferous (sweat) glands, and…

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Q: list the functions of the skin and relate them to its structure;

A: Skin regulates body temperature:- The skin's immense blood supply helps regulate temperature:…

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Q: List functions of skin and relate them to its structures

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Q: Enumerate and elaborate on the functions of the connective tissue component of the dermis

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Q: Describe the hair and give the components

A: Hair Thin elongated keratinized structures present over almost all of the body surface hair is…

Q: Explain the role of keratin in the skin.

A: Keratin is one type of protein found in epidermis

Q: what are the integument and its derivatives? Show the differences between thick and thin skin based…

A: The integument is present in unicellular organisms such as bacteria and protozoans. It refers to the…

Q: Correlate the structure of thick and thin skin with the locations in the body where each are found.

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Q: Identify the specific strata of the epidermis indicated as A Identify the specific strata of the…

A: Skin consists of outer layer epidermis, middle layer dermis and inner layer hypodermis. Epidermis is…

Q: Explain why this difference between skin and mucosa “makes sense”. (Hint:  Consider the…

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Q: How is perspiration level related to body temperature

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Q: Describe the function of the skin

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Q: Explain the protection function of the skin, and include the role of the surface film.

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Q: Select the corrwct one. The two major components of the integument are (a) the cutaneous membrane…

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Q: List the functions of human skin

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Q: which disease occur due to keratin defect ? Describe only in few words .

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Q: Answer the following questions about the integumentary system. Name each of the five sublayers of…

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Q: Describe the three pigments that make up the skin and how they affect the colour of the skin.

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Q: Complete the table by identifying the epidermal stratum and providing a description. STRATUM (deep…

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Q: . Hair is an appendage of the skin, growing out of anorgan known as the ___________.

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Q: Describe the two layers of the skin.

A: Skin is the largest external organ of our body that forms a external protective layer and protects…