Which of the following is not a function of the skin?   a. Synthesis of vitamin C b. Retention of water c. Sensation of pain, temperature, and pressure d. Thermoregulation

Describe at least one way the skin helps with each of the following functions: Assessment of respiratory function Absorption of calcium from food Protection from water loss

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement. a. The primary skin pigment is melanin, which is derived from the amino acid tyrosine. b. Melanin is produced by melanocytes and covers the nuclei of neighboring dendritic cells. c. Carotene is a brown-black pigment that accumulates in the stratum corneum. d. Increased amounts of blood flowing through the dermis lead to pallor in the skin. e. Hemoglobin is a pigment found in red blood cells, and its color depends on the oxygen level of the blood.

Explain why this difference between skin and mucosa “makes sense”. (Hint:  Consider the waterproofing function of the stratum corneum.)

The accumulation of dead keratinocytes and the protein ____ on the skin surface forms a waterproof barrier. Choose one: A.keratin B.oil C.melanin D.collagen

Epidermis is a/an: Select one: a. Avascular layer for calcium absorption. b. Stratified layer with keratinocytes.  c. Connective layer with collagen. d. Squamous layer with mucus.  e. Vascular layer for vitamin D synthesis.

Which type of sweat glands are found in the skin of the palms and soles?     A. eccrine   B. reticular   C. endocrine   D. apocrine

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In third-degree (full-thickness) burns, both the epidermis and the dermisare destroyed. Which of the following conditions does not occur as aresult of a third-degree burn?a. dehydration (increased water loss)b. increased likelihood of infectionc. increased sweatingd. loss of sensation in the burned areae. poor temperature regulation in the burned area

The skin can be a reflection of a person's health. For example, people who have issues with their liver can have a buildup of a toxic substance called bilirubin, which is a byproduct of red blood cell breakdown. This can cause a person's skin to have a yellowish tint. What is this condition called?