Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 2L
Summary Introduction
To explain: The structures of the layers of the skin.
Introduction: The integumentary system is composed of the skin and its appendages. It forms the body’s external covering and protects it from several threats such as desiccation, infection, abrasion, radiation damage, and chemical assault. The integumentary system includes the skin, exocrine glands, hair, and nails.
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Ch. 6.1 - Describe what constitutes an organ, and name the...Ch. 6.1 - Prob. 1PCh. 6.2 - Describe the structure of the layers of the...Ch. 6.2 - Prob. 3LCh. 6.2 - List the layers of the skin.
Ch. 6.2 - Name the tissues in the outer and inner layers of...Ch. 6.2 - Name the tissues in the subcutaneous layer beneath...Ch. 6.2 - What are the functions of the subcutaneous...Ch. 6.2 - Prob. 1QCh. 6.2 - Explain how the epidermis is formed.
Ch. 6.2 - Distinguish between the stratum basale and the...Ch. 6.2 - What is the function of melanin?
Ch. 6.2 - Prob. 9PCh. 6.2 - What types of tissues make up the dermis?
Ch. 6.2 - What are the functions of these tissues?
Ch. 6.3 - Describe the accessory structures associated with...Ch. 6.3 - Prob. 1QCh. 6.3 - Describe the structure of the nail bed.
Ch. 6.3 - Explain how a hair forms.
Ch. 6.3 - What is the function of the sebaceous glands?
Ch. 6.3 - Prob. 15PCh. 6.4 - List various skin functions and explain how the...Ch. 6.4 - List the functions of the skin.
Ch. 6.4 - Prob. 17PCh. 6.4 - Prob. 18PCh. 6.5 - Prob. 6LCh. 6.5 - Prob. 19PCh. 6.5 - Prob. 20PCh. 6.5 - Prob. 21PCh. 6.5 - Prob. 22PCh. 6 - Prob. 1CACh. 6 - Prob. 2CACh. 6 - Prob. 3CACh. 6 - The __________ layer of epidermal cells contains...Ch. 6 - Prob. 5CACh. 6 - Prob. 6CACh. 6 - Prob. 7CACh. 6 - Prob. 8CACh. 6 - Prob. 9CACh. 6 - Prob. 10CACh. 6 - Prob. 11CACh. 6 - Prob. 12CACh. 6 - Prob. 13CACh. 6 - Prob. 14CACh. 6 - Prob. 15CACh. 6 - Prob. 16CACh. 6 - Prob. 17CACh. 6 - Prob. 1IACTCh. 6 - Prob. 2IACTCh. 6 - Prob. 3IACTCh. 6 - Prob. 4IACTCh. 6 - Prob. 5IACTCh. 6 - Prob. 6IACT
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