4. Complete the table on how structural features of the skin help the marathon runner during and after the race. Structural feature Sweat glands Hair Erector muscles Blood vessels Role of structural feature during marathon How does this help the marathon runner? Role of structural feature 1 hour after race? How does this help the marathon runner?

4. Complete the table on how structural features of the skin help the marathon runner during and after the race. Structural feature Sweat glands Hair Erector muscles Blood vessels Role of structural feature during marathon How does this help the marathon runner? Role of structural feature 1 hour after race? How does this help the marathon runner?

Anatomy & Physiology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168130

Author:Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble

Publisher:Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble

Chapter5: The Integumentary System

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An individual using a sharp knife notices a small amount of blood where he just cut himself. Which of the following layers of skin did he have to cut into in order to bleed? stratum corneum stratum basale papillary dermis stratum granulosum
The papillary and reticular layers of the dermis are composed mainly of ________. melanocytes keratinocytes connective tissue adipose tissue
One of the functions of the integumentary system is protection. Which of the following does not directly contribute to that function? stratum lucidum desmosomes folic acid synthesis Merkel cells
The hair matrix contains ________. the hair follicle the hair shaft the glassy membrane a layer of basal cells
3. The skin carries out the following functions EXCEPT a. protection b. absorption c. temperature regulation d. secretion e. none of the above
Describe the skin as an organ. Include the various tissuesthat compose it, and briefly describe the role of each tissue.
1a.How many layers of epidermis are found in thin skin? b. What are the most numerous sudoriferous glands called - that are found in most skin? c. What is the smooth muscle associated with every hair follicle called? d. What is the outer layer of hair called that is made up of dead keratinized cells?
B. The news recently reported someone following an extreme diet removing all meats and grains. Their deficiency was diagnosed by a dermatologist because of the symptom of rough skin on areas that had sun exposure. What vitamin was their diet lacking in? pls help with the following asap and explain correct asnwer
Discuss each level of organization (chemical, cellular, tissue and organ) in skin and how it relates to a function of skin
4.In brief please tell what is the role of keratin in the skin.
Describe the makeup and function of the accessorystructures of human skin.
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