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Exam 1/2 Anatomy and Physiology > Anatomy - Integumentary System > Flashcards

Anatomy - Integumentary System Flashcards

1
Q

The _____ is the outermost layer of the skin.

A

Epidermis

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2
Q

Which layer of the skin consists of tightly packed epithelial cells?

A

Epidermis

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3
Q

Which layer of the skin is composed of collagenous and elastic fibers?

A

Dermis

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4
Q

Which part of the skin contains nerves and nerve endings to provide sensory information?

A

Dermis

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5
Q

Which layer of the skin contains hair follicles and sweat glands?

A

Dermis

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6
Q

How are goose bumps created?

A

Movement of the hair follicle by the arrector pilli when it produces pressure on the skin

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7
Q

How many types of skin glands are there?

A

5

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8
Q

_______ glands secrete sebum for hair and skin.

A

Sebaceous

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9
Q

What is the largest organ system of the body?

A

Integumentary System

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10
Q

Which gland secretes earwax?

A

Ceruminous

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11
Q

Where are apocrine glands found?

A

Smelly areas (gentalia, anus)

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12
Q

The integumentary system is the _____ organ system.

A

Largest

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13
Q

Vitamin _____, a vitamin produced by the skin, aids in digestion.

A

D

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14
Q

Why is Vitamin D necessary in small intestine?

A

Helps absorb calcium

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15
Q

Calcium is needed for?

A

Nerve transmission for smooth muscle contractions

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16
Q

The ________ divides the epidermis and dermis.

A

Papilla

17
Q

Melanin is contain within the ______.

A

Papilla

18
Q

What are the 5 skin glands?

A 
Exocrine
Apocrine
Ceruminous 
Mammary 
Subatious
19
Q

What is the function of melanin?

A

Tans person for UV ray protection

20
Q

Most skin cancers are ______.

A

Benign

21
Q

Malignant skin cancer occurs in areas that are?

A

Exposed to sun

22
Q

What is the most dangerous skin cancer?

A

Malignant Melanoma

23
Q

Malignant melanoma occurs in areas that?

A

ANYWHERE that has pigment

24
Q

Which type of skin cancer invades lymph and blood vessels?

A

Malignant Melanoma

25
Q

What is the most common type of malignant skin cancer?

A

Overexposure to sun

Exam 1/2 Anatomy and Physiology (18 decks)

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