NR 283 Quiz 2 Review Study Guide Questions
and Correct Answers
1). Functions of the skin
Ans: protection, prevents penetration, perception, temperature regulation, identification,
wound repair, absorption and excretion, production of vitamin D
2). Epidermis
Ans: Outer layer of skin
-no blood vessels or nerves
3). Keratinocytes
Ans: barrier for pathogens
4). Langerhan
Ans: type 4 hypersensitivity
5). Melanocytes
Ans: produce melanin
6). Merkel
Ans: nerve endings
7). Dermis
Ans: middle layer of skin
-connective tissue layer
-blood,lymph,nerves
8). Macrophages
PaperStoc.com Page 1 of 11
, Ans: Found within the lymph nodes, they are phagocytes that destroy bacteria, cancer
cells, and other foreign matter in the lymphatic stream.
9). Mast cell
Ans: immune cells that function to detect foreign substances in tissue spaces and
initiate an inflammatory response
10). Histiocytes
Ans: Macrophages in connective tissue
11). Apocrine sweat glands
Ans: body odor
12). Eccrine sweat glands
Ans: stress/ fear
13). Arrector pili
Ans: a smooth muscle attached to hair follicles that causes "goose bumps" to appear
on the skin when contracted
14). Dermis: sebaceous glands
Ans: keep hair moist
secrete sebum
stimulated by androgens
15). Hypodermis
Ans: loose connective tissue layer of skin below the dermis
16). What happens to the skin as we age?
Ans: skin thins
less sweat glands
PaperStoc.com Page 2 of 11
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Academik001. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.