chapter 5 mul. choice

Question 1

NOT an important function of the skin

Answer 1

absorption

Question 2

blackheads can result from

Answer 2

sebaceous

Question 3

keratin is found in which layer of the skin

Answer 3

epidermis

Question 4

in which cellular of the epidermis would you find keratinized squamous epithelium

Answer 4

stratum corneum

Question 5

type of hair that is found only on a fetus

Answer 5

lanugo

Question 6

water loss due to evaporation

Answer 6

insensible

Question 7

the _______ in the keratinocytes protects the epidermis and dermis from the harmful effects of sunlight

Answer 7

melanin

Question 8

skin and its accessories make up what percent of the total body weight

Answer 8

16

Question 9

difference in thin and thick skin

Answer 9

has 5th layer

Question 10

responsible for finger prints

Answer 10

epidermal ridges

Question 11

vitamin D3 formed within the skin

Answer 11

functions in the activation

Question 12

the highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands is found

Answer 12

on the palms of the hands

Question 13

albino cant produce

Answer 13

melanin

Question 14

sensible perspiration is produced by

Answer 14

merocrine sweat

Question 15

yellowish skin coloration

Answer 15

jaundice

Question 16

glands that discharge an oily secretion

Answer 16

sebaceous

Question 17

which stratum contains the melanocytes

Answer 17

stratum germinativum

Question 18

hair follicles

Answer 18

have arrector pili