What cells in the skin are stimulated when exposed to sunlight, causing a darkening of the exposed area? – Answer melanocytes
The hollow tube in which the hair grows is called the: - Answer follicle
The layer of skin that contains the blood vessels, nerves, glands, and hair follicles is the...
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What cells in the skin are stimulated when exposed to sunlight, causing a darkening of the
exposed area? – Answer melanocytes
The hollow tube in which the hair grows is called the: - Answer follicle
The layer of skin that contains the blood vessels, nerves, glands, and hair follicles is the: -
Answer dermis
The ridges of the stratum germinativum are called: - Answer papillae
What muscle causes the skin to pucker around a hair when exposed to a sudden chill? – Answer
rector Pilli
When topical medication is applied to the skin, which function of the skin is being utilized? –
Answer absorption
Sebaceous glands secrete an oil for hair and skin called: - Answer sebum
Axillary sudoriferous glands produce an odor when their secretion mixes with: - Answer
bacteria
When the normal hair is replaced by very short, transparent hair, what condition results? –
Answer alopecia
, Acne vulgaris is a common, chronic disorder of the: - Answer sebaceous glands
Weakness in the abdominal muscle around her naval causing part of her intestine to protrude
through the weakened area. This condition is called a: - Answer (umbilical)
Shang complains of pain in the front of his lower leg after running five miles. He is most likely
experiencing. – Answer Shin splints
What disorder of the integumentary system causes potential infection of a newborn baby? –
Answer genital herpes
the primary cause of skin cancer? - Answer direct sunlight, UV rays
A change in an existing wart or mole may be a sign of: - Answer melanoma
Sweat glands are found primarily in or on the: - Answer axilla
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