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

Q: Which of the following statements relating to the hypodermis is incorrect? a. It is also called the…

A: Skin forms the outermost covering of the body, it is the physical external barrier that protects…

Q: Using the rule of nines, estimate the extent of damage for an individual whose body, clad only in a…

A: The burn accident and its impact on the human body can be quickly estimated by using a method called…

Q: Describe the two ways that skin affects body temperature regulation.

A: Introduction: The skin is considered to be the  largest organ of the body, with the total area of…

Q: Keratinocytes are cells that produce keratin in your skin. Your hair and nails are made of keratin.…

A: The skin consists ofa superficial layer the epidermis (option B), made up of stratified squamous…

Q: The hair follicle is found in the A.epidermis B. Dermis C.Subcutaneous layer D.Hypodermis

A: Hair follicles are present all over the body with the exception of the palms, soles and lips.  Hair…

Q: Describe the roles of keratin and melanin in the skin. (add picture if possible)

A: Skin is the outermost layer of the skin that contains different types of appendages in different…

Q: Skin is the most obvious external defense which covers the outside of the body. Explain why the…

A: An organ system that composed of skin, exocrine gland, nails, and hair is referred to as an…

Q: Basal cell carcinomas are the most common form of skin cancers in the United States and are…

A: The epidermis of the skin is divided into many layers. Uncontrolled division of the cells of this…

Q: The reason the hypodermis acts as a shock absorber is that...... a.it has no delicate nerve endings…

A: The largest organ of the body is the skin. The skin is formed of several subunits. The three…

Q: Nerve receptors are found in the a. epidermis. b. dermis. c. hypodermis.

A: The sensory organ skin, which contains three layers called the epidermis (outer layer), dermis…

Q: In our society, a tanned body is associated with good health. However, medical research constantly…

A: The process of tanning refers to the development of dark colouration of the skin as a result of…

Q: What is one of the main functions of the skin?

A: The skin is the largest organ of the body. It has three main layers, the epidermis, the dermis, and…

Q: The vertical depression that is located inferior to the columna nasi and on the medial plane of the…

A: Mouth is the opening present at the beginning of the alimentary canal through which intake of food…

Q: The cells which are implicated in melanoma (skin cancer) are found in which layer?     A. stratum…

A: Melanoma is the most serious and invasive kind of cancer of skin cells. It can develop anywhere on…

Q: Which of the following structures does NOT derive from the same type of tissue as the epidermis?…

A: Epidermis is the outermost protective layer of the cell.

Q: Functions of the skin include _____.a. retarding water lossb. body temperature regulationc. sensory…

A: Skin is the largest organ of the human body. It provides a barrier between the external and internal…

Q: Water loss due to evaporation of interstitial fluid through thesurface of the skin is termeda.…

A: Sweat is defined as a salty and watery fluid secreted by the sweat glands of the human body.…

Q: Which factors influence the ability of a tissue to heal? a.presence of blisters associated with the…

A: A burn injury is damage to the skin caused by a hot substance. Based on the extent of the damage, a…

Q: In albinism, the formation of melanin, a dark skin pigment, are blocked so that albinos

A: Albinism is a genetic condition that affects the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for…

Q: A major function of the skin is protection from ______.   A. abrasion   B. ultraviolet light   C.…

A: Skin is the outermost layer of the body and provides protection from mechanical impacts and…

Q: Describe the two ways that skin affects body temperature regulation.

A: Describe the two ways that skin affects body temperature regulation.

Q: Name four protective functions of the skin

A: Skin is the outer protective layer of the body. It is considered the largest among the five sense…

Q: Jeremy is a 14-year-old with a bad case of acne. Explain the probable cause of Jeremy’s skin…

A: INTRODUCTION- Acne also called as acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disease of sebaceous gland,most…

Q: What do fingernails tells us about our health? How do fingernails looks like with: a. anemia b.…

A: The fingernails might reveal a lot  about the overall health. Nail beds produce new nail tissue on a…

Q: Which of the following statements about epidermal cell types is false? a. Keratinocytes produce the…

A: The functionally and structurally similar cells aggregate to form tissues. The body of higher…

Q: the strongest layer in the skin is. ... O A. dermis O B. hypodermis O C. all answers are correct O…

A: With a total size of approximately 20 sq ft, our skin is the body's largest organ. The skin…

Q: The sweat glands that communicate with skin surfacesthroughout the body, producing a secretion that…

A: Sweat gland is also called sudoriferous gland is a tubular structure of skin that produces sweat. It…

Q: What is the principle function of the skin?

A: Integument: Skin(Epidermis+dermis) and its derivatives make Integumented. Skin: It is the outer…

Q: Skin is thickest on the ___________ and thinnest on the _________. a. chest; cheeks b. buttocks;…

A: Skin is thickest on the palms and soles of the feet , while the thinnest skin is found on the…

Q: A child has abraded skin of the palm when fell down. What epithelium was damaged? a. Simple low…

A: layers of skin:   1. Epidermis 2. Dermis 3. Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)

Q: Which of the following statements relating to burns is false?  a. it is tissue damage caused by…

A: There are many types of skin damage that are caused by many physical agents and chemicals. The size…

Q: Which of the following associations is INCORRECT?   A. Keratinocytes; found in the stratum spinosum…

A: The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.

Q: In some cultures, women must be covered completely, except for their eyes, when they go outside.…

A: A specific quantity of ultraviolet radiation (UVB) must enter the body's outer skin layer to…

Q: Describe the two ways that skin affects body temperature regulation.

A: The hypothalamus, a region of the brain, controls our body's core temperature. The hypothalamus…

Q: Which layer of epidermis is indicated with the arrows and is only found in thick skin? A. Stratum…

A: The largest organ in the body, the skin protects us from germs and the outside world, controls body…

Q: Melanocytes and keratinocytes work together in protecting the skin from UV damage when keratinocytes…

A: Introduction:- The integumentary system is an organ system that includes the skin, hair, nails, and…

Q: You have been exposed on hot sunny day because of an important outdoor activity. You have…

A: Sweating is a necessary body function in regular proportions. Sweating insufficiently or excessively…