Parts of the Skin and their Functions Study Exam Questions Complete Verified Answers.
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stratum corneum - correct answer Acts as a barrier, protecting the lower layers of skin, keeps molecules from passing into and out of the skin.
epidermis - correct answer Creates a waterbroof barrier, p...
Parts of the Skin and their Functions
stratum corneum - correct answer Acts as a barrier, protecting the lower layers of skin, keeps molecules from passing into and out of the skin.
epidermis - correct answer Creates a waterbroof barrier, protects from microbial pathogens, creates skin tone.
stratum basale - correct answer Responsible for renewing epidermal cells, replaces keratinocytes.
dermis - correct answer Supports the epidermis and the hypodermis, and connects the dermis to the rest of the body, contains collagen and elastin.
hypodermis - correct answer Separates the skin from deeper structures, stabilizes the position of the skin relation to underlying tissues, storage of energy reserves.
sweat gland - correct answer Releases two types of sweat, apocrine and merocrine, cools off the body, flushes the epidermal surface of toxins.
sebaceous gland - correct answer Moisturizes and conditions hair and skin, also has antibacterial properties
arrector pili muscle - correct answer Makes hair stand on end, goosebumps, helps to retain heat, insulation.
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