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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...

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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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