Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134553511
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 5AYKB
Many antiaging skin creams contain collagen and hyaluronic acid. Manufacturers claim that the collagen and hyaluronic acid applied to the surface of the skin will be absorbed into the dermis, where they will be incorporated into dermal tissue.
a. What are collagen and hyaluronic acid, and what are their functions? (Connects to Chapter 2)
b. Are these substances polar or nonpolar?(Connects to Chapter 2)
c. Predict whether or not these substances are likely to be absorbed by the epidermis.
d. Predict the effectiveness of the creams.
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Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
Ch. 5.1 - 1. What are the major structures of the skin, and...Ch. 5.1 - 2. How does the integument provide protection...Ch. 5.1 - Prob. 3QCCh. 5.1 - What are the other functions of the integument?...Ch. 5.2 - 1. What are the five strata of the epidermis? How...Ch. 5.2 - How does a keratinocyte that begins its life in...Ch. 5.2 - Prob. 3QCCh. 5.2 - Prob. 4QCCh. 5.3 - Which type of tissue makes up the papillary layer...Ch. 5.3 - What are the functions of the dermal papillae?
Ch. 5.3 - 3. Which type of tissue makes up the reticular...Ch. 5.3 - 4. What other structures are located in the...Ch. 5.3 - 5. How does the papillary layer of the dermis...Ch. 5.3 - What causes tension lines and flexure lines? How...Ch. 5.4 - How is melanin produced, and how does it interact...Ch. 5.4 - What are the functions of melanin?Ch. 5.4 - 3. What is carotene, and what color does it give...Ch. 5.4 - Prob. 4QCCh. 5.4 - 5. How can the oxygen content of the blood affect...Ch. 5.4 - 6. What is cyanosis, and what can it tell us...Ch. 5.5 - How do the hair shaft and hair root differ?Ch. 5.5 - How does a hair grow in length?Ch. 5.5 - Prob. 3QCCh. 5.5 - Define the following terms: nail bed, nail plate,...Ch. 5.5 - How does nail growth occur?Ch. 5.5 - Prob. 6QCCh. 5.5 - What are the other three types of sweat glands,...Ch. 5.5 - 8. How do sebaceous glands and sebum differ from...Ch. 5.6 - Prob. 1QCCh. 5.6 - Prob. 2QCCh. 5.6 - What is cancer?Ch. 5.6 - 4. How do the three types of skin cancer differ?
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