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Integumentary System Latest Version 100% Pass Integumentary System: Location ~ Skin ~ Hair ~ Nails ~ Sweat Glands ~ Sebaceous Glands Skin: Characteristics Epidermis - most superficial ~ mostly stratified squamous epithelium (keratinized) ~ avascular Epidermis cell characteristics ~ Keratinocytes ~ tightly connected by desmosomes ~ lose millions every day (slough off) Keratinocytes an epidermal cell that produces keratin, the fibrous protein that helps give the epidermis its protective propert...

dark hair with white forelock, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and heterochromia irides (different sized pupils) due to what? correct answers Waardenburg syndrome- depigmentation of hair, skin, irises- AD, neural crest cells don't properly differentiate into melanoblasts or they don't migrate to their appropriate location Where is GIP secreted from? Function? correct answers K cells (duodenum, jejunum) functions to decrease gastric acid production and increase insulin release from pan...

A&P Exam 2 Review Question and answers 100% correct A&P Exam 2 Review Layers of Epidermis - correct answer 4 Cell Types of Epidermis - correct answer 1. *Keratinocytes* - produce fibrous protein keratin 2. *Melanocytes* - produce melanin to protect against UV rays/determines skin pigment 3. *Dendritic (Langerhans) cells* - immune cells from white blood cell line 4. *Tactile (Merkel) cells* - "Merkels disc" nerve cells in stratum basale Function of Stratum Basale (Basal Layer) -...

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P Exam 2 Review questions with verified solutionsLayers of Epidermis - correct answer 4 Cell Types of Epidermis - correct answer 1. *Keratinocytes* - produce fibrous protein keratin 2. *Melanocytes* - produce melanin to protect against UV rays/determines skin pigment 3. *Dendritic (Langerhans) cells* - immune cells from white blood cell line 4. *Tactile (Merkel) cells* - "Merkels disc" nerve cells in stratum basale Function of Stratum Basale (Basal Lay...

A&P Exam 2 ReviewLayers of Epidermis - correct answer 4 Cell Types of Epidermis - correct answer 1. *Keratinocytes* - produce fibrous protein keratin 2. *Melanocytes* - produce melanin to protect against UV rays/determines skin pigment 3. *Dendritic (Langerhans) cells* - immune cells from white blood cell line 4. *Tactile (Merkel) cells* - "Merkels disc" nerve cells in stratum basale Function of Stratum Basale (Basal Layer) - correct answer -deepest epidermal layer -single row of s...

BIOL235 Chapter 5 Practice Test Questions and Correct Answers Which of the following is not true of epidermal ridges? A: form during the last trimester of development B: increase tactile sensitivity by increasing the density of Meissner corpuscles C: combine with sweat to form fingerprints D: create a strong bond between the epidermis and dermis in areas of high stress - ANSWER A: form during the last trimester of development Q 5.51: Which of the following is true about skin c...

A&P Exam 2 Review Chamberlain College Nursing - Question and answers rated A+ A&P Exam 2 Review Layers of Epidermis - correct answer 4 Cell Types of Epidermis - correct answer 1. *Keratinocytes* - produce fibrous protein keratin 2. *Melanocytes* - produce melanin to protect against UV rays/determines skin pigment 3. *Dendritic (Langerhans) cells* - immune cells from white blood cell line 4. *Tactile (Merkel) cells* - "Merkels disc" nerve cells in stratum basale Function of St...

Chapter 5 Integumentary System Latest Update 100% Pass The integumentary system consists of... skin, hair, glands, and nails Functions of the integumentary system include: protection, sensation, temperature regulation, vitamin D production, and excretion epidermis stratified squamous epithelium divided into five strata five strata of epidermis include: stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum stratum basale Bottom layer of the epidermis. cuboida...

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P Exam 2 Review well answered Layers of Epidermis - correct answer 4 Cell Types of Epidermis - correct answer 1. *Keratinocytes* - produce fibrous protein keratin 2. *Melanocytes* - produce melanin to protect against UV rays/determines skin pigment 3. *Dendritic (Langerhans) cells* - immune cells from white blood cell line 4. *Tactile (Merkel) cells* - "Merkels disc" nerve cells in stratum basale Function of Stratum Basale (Basal Layer) - correct ans...

F2 generation Correct Answer Offspring resulting from interbreeding of the hybrid F1 generation There is a chance Correct Answer element in determination of each offspring's coat color that operates independently for each piglet Alleles Correct Answer different versions of a gene Genotype Correct Answer combination of alleles Gametes Correct Answer egg and sperm, each gamete gets one of individual's two alleles Zygote Correct Answer fertilized egg, has 2 alleles Homozygous Co...