PLTW: HBS 5.1, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, graded A+
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PLTW: HBS 5.1, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, graded A+
List epithelial membranes - -cutaneous, serous, mucous
Another term for skin is - -integument
Identify the serous membranes - -only found on surfaces within closed cavities
Functions of the integumentary system - -protects...
mucous another term for skin is integument identify the serous membranes only f
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PLTW: HBS 5.1, Questions and answers,
100% Accurate, graded A+
List epithelial membranes - ✔✔-cutaneous, serous, mucous
Another term for skin is - ✔✔-integument
Identify the serous membranes - ✔✔-only found on surfaces within closed cavities
Functions of the integumentary system - ✔✔-protects
regulates body temperature
sensory organ
maintains body fluids
storage for fatty tissue
natural sunscreen
The integumentary system provides protection against (4) - ✔✔-deadly microbes
uv rays
harmful chemicals
physical tears and cuts
Describe the Stratum Corneum - ✔✔-outer layer filled with keratin
The junction between the epidermal and dermal layers is referred to as the... - ✔✔-dermal-epidermal
junction
The amount of this substance is most responsible for skin color - ✔✔-melanin
, Composed largely of connective tissue cells, they are far apart with many fibers in between - ✔✔-dermis
Insulates the body. stored source of energy, shock absorber - ✔✔-hypodermis
Muscle fibers, hair follicles, sweat and sebaceous glands, and may blood vessels are located in this layer
- ✔✔-dermis
Pigment producing cells are located in this area - ✔✔-epidermis
Thick layer of loose connective tissue and fat - ✔✔-hypodermis
Contains a specialized network of nerves and nerve endings to process sensory information - ✔✔-dermis
Most numerous of the skin glands, has two subgroups - ✔✔-sudoriferous glands
Secretes sebum which lubricates hair and skin - ✔✔-sebaceous glands
Produces a transparent, watery liquid, which plays a critical role in temperature regulation - ✔✔-eccrine
glands
Found primarily in the skin of the armpits and pigmented skin areas around the genitalia - ✔✔-apocrine
glands
Secretes a thicker, milky secretion; the odor associated with this gland is cause by decomposition of the
secretion of skin bacteria - ✔✔-apocrine glands
Assists in the elimination of waste products, such ammonia and uric acid - ✔✔-eccrine
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