LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781259285271
Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Elizabeth Pennefather-O'Brien
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Briefly describe the process of keratinization. Where does it begin? Why is it important?
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Ch. 5 - What are the two major layers of the integument...Ch. 5 - Prob. 2WYLCh. 5 - Why is the stratum spinosum important in...Ch. 5 - Briefly describe the process of keratinization....Ch. 5 - Prob. 5WYLCh. 5 - How do melanocytes help protect the skin?Ch. 5 - Briefly describe the structure of epidermal ridges...Ch. 5 - What is indicated by the lines of cleavage in the...Ch. 5 - Prob. 9WYLCh. 5 - Prob. 10WYL
Ch. 5 - Why does the lunula of the nail have a whitish...Ch. 5 - Prob. 12WYLCh. 5 - Compare and contrast merocrine and apocrine sweat...Ch. 5 - What do sebaceous glands secrete?Ch. 5 - What is the source of new epidermal cells and new...Ch. 5 - Why do skin repair processes take longer as we...Ch. 5 - What is the cause of increased sensitivity to the...Ch. 5 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 5 - Prob. 1MCCh. 5 - Prob. 2MCCh. 5 - The sweat glands that communicate with skin...Ch. 5 - Which of the following is not a function of the...Ch. 5 - Prob. 5MCCh. 5 - Which statement is true about melanin and...Ch. 5 - Prob. 7MCCh. 5 - Prob. 8MCCh. 5 - Prob. 9MCCh. 5 - Water loss due to evaporation of interstitial...Ch. 5 - Prob. 1CRCh. 5 - Describe two ways in which the skin helps regulate...Ch. 5 - Prob. 3CRCh. 5 - Prob. 4CRCh. 5 - Prob. 5CRCh. 5 - Prob. 6CRCh. 5 - Describe how the skin is involved in vitamin D...Ch. 5 - Prob. 8CRCh. 5 - Prob. 9CRCh. 5 - Prob. 10CRCh. 5 - Prob. 1DCRCh. 5 - Prob. 2DCRCh. 5 - Prob. 3DCR
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- describe the process of keratinization?arrow_forwardWhat is keratinization and why is it importantarrow_forwardBriefly answer the following questions:1. Cells of the epidermis are derived from stem cells of the stratum basale. Describe how the cells change as they become integrated into the different layers of the epidermis.2. What structures are produced from keratinization of the epidermis?arrow_forward
- List four potential causes of skin lesions.arrow_forwardDistinguish between the healing of shallow and deeperbreaks in the skin.arrow_forward1.) Epidermis of the skin. Draw the LPO and HPO view of the epidermis and identify its different layers. 2.) Draw an HPO view of the dermis and label its layers/parts. 3.)What are the cell junctions in the stratum spinosum? 4.) Where are the melanocytes located? 5.) Describe the structure and development of the skin and the associated integumentary structures.6.) What are the functions of the integument and its associated structures? 7.) What do all living things have in common? 8.) What kinds of organisms are composed of prokaryotic cells? Eukaryotic cells? What kinds of cells do humans have? 9.) What is tissues?10.) List the four principal tissue types. 11.) Which is true? a. Epithelial tissues are well supplied with blood vessels. b. Connective tissues consist mostly of cells with little extracellular matrix. c. Blood is a connective tissue.arrow_forward
- Describe briefly the changes that occur in keratinocytes when they migrate from the stratum basale to the stratum corneum. How is the structure of the stratum corneum related with the main functions of the epidermis?arrow_forwardWhy is it important to differentiate primary from secondary skin lesions?arrow_forwardDIRECTIONS: Match the letter of the description and/or function to the epidermal layer that defines it. A. Outermost layer of dead keratinocytes that protect the skin 6. Stratum basale B. Layer of skin composed of areolar and dense irregular connective tissues 7. Stratum spinosum C. Layer of keratinocytes that undergo apoptosis via keratinization 8. Stratum granulosum D. Single layer of active stem cells that undergo somatic cell division 9. Stratum lucidum E. Layer of skin composed of adipose and areolar connective tissue 10. Stratum corneum F. Layer of keratinocytes with intermediate filaments to resist tension G. Layer of clear, flat, dead keratinocytes found only in thick skinarrow_forward
- Answer the following questions. What is keratin? Describe the process of keratinization. Identify the 2 layers of the dermis. Describe their locations and the specific type of connective tissue that they are made of. In which layer are melanocytes located? What is their function? Identify all accessory structures located within the dermis. a) List the 2 types of sweat glands found in skin. b) Explain the differences between the 2 types of sweat glands. What type of tissue makes the ducts of the sweat glands? What is the arrector pili muscle? What is its function?arrow_forwardKeratinocytes are the major cellular components of the epidermis. They are found in the four major epidermal strata: basale, spinosum, granulosum and corneum. Explain the characteristics of and the changes in the keratinocytes as they journey from the deepest to the most superficial epidermal strata.arrow_forwardLinda is a 25 year old lady with a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. She has recently attended A and E having made a number of deep lacerations to her arms with a rusty razor blade. A) Explain your understanding of the structure of the skin including the role of the different types of cell. B) What are the normal stages of wound healing and what might affect Linda's healing process. C) What interventions would you suggest in this situation? Please justify your answer.arrow_forward
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