Exam 3 Flashcards
The dermis is
an avascular connective tissue layer
which muscles attached to the hair follicles cause goose bumps
arrector pilli
the ___ gland is modified sudoriferous gland that secretes wax
ceruminous
the reason the dermis acts as a shock absorber is that
the major part of its makeup is adipose
keratinocytes are the most important of the epidermal cells because
they are powerful defense against damaging UV rays
sweat glands are categorized as two distinct types which are
eccrine and apocrine
burns are devastating and debilitating because of loss of fluids and electrolytes from the body. How would a physician estimate the volume of fluid lost in a severaly burned patient
by using the rule of nines
Melanocytes _____
are spidery shaped cells in contact with cells in the stratum basale
a needle would pierce the epidermal layers of the forearm in which order
corneum, grans, spin, basale
If is splinter penetrated the skin into the third epidermal layer of the sole of the foot, which cells would be damaged?
Spinosum
The epidermis is responsible for protecting the body against invasions of bacteria and other foreign agents, primarily because it composed of
Four different cell shapes found in five distinct layers. Each cell sleep with a special function
The epidermis consists of five layers of cells each layer with a distinct volt to play in the house, well-being and functioning of the skin. Which of the following layers is responsible for cell division and replacement?
Stratum granulosum
Which of the following statements indicates the way in which the body’s natural defenses protect the skin from the effects of UV damage?
Carotene which accumulates in a stratum corneum and hypodermal adipose tissue is synthesized in a large amounts in the presence of sunlight
What is the first threat to lie from a massive degree burn
Infection
