The _________ consists of many layers of dead squamous cells surrounded by lipids.   A. dermis   B. stratum corneum   C. hypodermis   D. stratum basale

Q: Projections of the dermis toward the epidermis are called _____.

A: The dermis is a layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissues, which consist of dense…

Q: Name the layer of the epidermis which is immediately superficial to the stratum Basale ?

A: Skin is the largest organ of the body. It is the outer covering of the body. Skin is composed of…

Q: 2. A) Keratinization involves skin cells moving to the surface that have _________________.   A.…

A: a) The process by which vertebrate epithelial cells become filled with keratin protein filaments is…

Q: When shaving off your callus, you notice that there is no pain or bleeding. Explain why it does not…

A: A callus is an area of thickened skin formed as the result of repeated friction, pressure, or…

Q: Cells of the epidermis derive from stem cells of the stratum basale. Describe how the cells change…

A: Skin is the organ of the human integumentary system.

Q: Which layer of the epidermis is immediately superficial to the stratum Basale ?

A: Stratum basale is the innermost layer of the epidermal layer and attach the epidermis to the basal…

Q: Place the layers of the epidermis in order (1–5) from theoutermost layer to the layer attached to…

A: Anatomy and physiology are the branches of biology, and anatomy deals with the study of the…

Q: Which of the following layers of the epidermis varies most widely between thick skin (e.g. sole of…

A: The epidermis of thick skin has five layers: stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum,…

Q: "The deeper within the dermis or subcutaneous tissue any dark pigment is located, the bluer the…

A: An organ system that composed of skin, exocrine gland, nails, and hair is referred to as an…

Q: Name the layer of the epidermis that you see when you look at someone's face

A: The upper or outer layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin. The epidermis is…

Q: Describe the makeup and function of the accessorystructures of human skin.

A: Skin is the largest sensory organ present in organisms. It acts as a physical barrier to prevent…

Q: Describe the structure of the epidermis and dermis.

A: Skin contains two layers. They are epidermis and dermis Epithelial cells of epidermis are tightly…

Q: The following are the four (4) compartments of the epidermis, differentiate each

A: The layer of the skin which severs as a physical barrier in respect to defense consists of several…

Q: the strongest layer in the skin is. ... O A. dermis O B. hypodermis O C. all answers are correct O…

A: With a total size of approximately 20 sq ft, our skin is the body's largest organ. The skin…

Q: Concerning hair growth,a. hair falls out of the hair follicle at the end of the growth stage.b. most…

A: Hair is an accessory structure arising from the ectoderm which is involved in sensing,…

Q: The epidermis is nourished by diffusion from capillaries in the ___________.   A. hypodermis   B.…

A: The epidermis contains no blood vessels, and cells in the deepest layers are nourished by diffusion…

Q: Describe the specific function of each dermal later and relate that function to the skin’s overall…

A: The dermis is considered as the core of the integumentary system. It contains blood and lymph…

Q: Which is not the function of the dermis layer?   A. Regulates temperature by sweat glands and blood…

A: Skin is the outer most covering of the body surrounding muscles of our body. It is the largest organ…

Q: Sweat glands that communicate with hair follicles in the armpits and produce an odorous secretion…

A: Glands are the specialized organs that synthesize biochemical products. These products are…

Q: What is the thicker, deeper layer of the dermis called?

A: The Dermis is present beneath the epidermis, it is inner layer of the skin.  Dermis contains…

Q: The two major components of the integument are (a) the cutaneous membrane and the accessory…

A: Introduction: The integumentary system is that organ system that acts as a shield for the body and…

Q: The strength of the dermis is mainly a result of the _____.   A. presence of collagen fibers   B.…

A: The dermis connects the epidermis to the hypodermis and the primary role of the dermis is to support…

Q: An individual using a sharp knife notices a smallamount of blood where he just cut himself. Which of…

A: The skin is the largest organ and is the outermost protective layer of the body. The functions of…

Q: You develop a callus, which is a thickening of the epidermis, from a pair kd I'll-fitting shoes. To…

A: A callus is an area of thick hard skin on a hand or foot, usually caused by rubbing

Q: Melanin is produced by melanocytes within the stratum  a granulosum.  b corneum.  c spinosum.  d…

A: Melanin is the broad term for natural pigments group. It is produced through a multistage chemical…

Q: You develop a callus, which is a thickening of the epidermis, from a pair or ill-fitting shoes.…

A: A callus is an area of thick hard skin on a hand or foot, usually caused by rubbing.

Q: The difference between hair and nails is that nails are made of keratin that is derived from the…

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Q: Distinguish between the activities necessary to heal a wound in the epidermis and those necessary to…

A: Skin is considered as the largest organ of the body that plays a vital role in safeguarding the body…

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A: Introduction:- The skin is the body's most superficial and largest organ and differs based on the…

Q: Keratinization involves skin cells moving to the surface that have _________________.   A. lost…

A: keratinization is the process in which the cytoplasm of the outermost cells of the epidermis is…

Q: In which layer of the epidermis do the nucleus and other organelles disintegrate and the cells die?…

A: The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin. Its main purpose is protection and provides a…

Q: What do you notice about the epidermis and dermis in relation to hair follicles (where are they…

A: The tubular invaginations of the epidermis induce the hair follicle to develop in a downward…

Q: Identify the specific strata of the epidermis indicated as A Identify the specific strata of the…

A: Skin consists of outer layer epidermis, middle layer dermis and inner layer hypodermis. Epidermis is…

Q: Discuss that, What are the structural and functional differences between the epidermis and dermis?

A: The epidermis is a protective outer layer of the skin. It is composed of squamous stratified…

Q: This is a picture of Thick Skin - epidermis. Please use arrows to identify the following: stratum…

A: Introduction: The epidermis is the skin's keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, which is a…

Q: A). What is melanin's productive functions?  B). Explain the role of sunlight Vitamin D…

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Q: which layer of the epidermis is immediately deep to the stratum corenum ?

A: The epidermis is one of the three layers of skin. It is present on the outermost side of the skin.…

Q: In which specific layer of the skin are the Meissner's corpuscles located? stratum basale O…

A: Meissner's corpuscles are encapsulated touch receptors. Fingertips and lips are the body parts…

Q: Hair and nails are modifications of the _______.   A. sudoriferous glands   B. dermis   C.…

A: Skin and Hair contain Blood vessels carry oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells and remove waste…

Q: Describe the formation of epidermal ridges.

A: Introduction: The epidermis is the skin's outermost layer, which protects the body from of the…

Q: In bullous pemphigoid, the blisters result from a separation between the a). reticular and papillary…

A: Pemphigoid is a group of blistering, subepidermal autoimmune disease that primarily affects the skin…

Q: The hands and feet experience high amounts of abrasion. It contains so called thick skin having five…

A: The very thin layer exterior skin layer which is visible to naked eyes and aids in protecting the…

Q: Which statement is true about a tan and tanning?   A. Sunning for the purpose of tanning produces…

A: Sun tanning is the process whereby the skin color is darkened or tanned. It is most often a result…

Q: Epidermis of the skin. Draw the LPO and HPO view of the epidermis and identify its different layers.

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Q: Describe the three pigments that make up the skin and how they affect the colour of the skin.

A: As the body's exterior layer and barrier against pathogenic germs, the skin is regarded as the first…

Q: Is the skin just a covering for the body, as people believed in early centuries? Explain the…

A: The integumentary system is a set of organs that collectively form the outermost surface/layer of…