The protective layer that covers the * dermis is known as epidermis O nerve O muscle O epithelial O

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: Someone doing manual labor what would you see when looking at a section of the dermis of their hands

A: The hands of the manual laborer looks hard and thick. They give more pressure to their hands.

Q: Which of the following provide arterial blood to capillary loops that contours the epidermis and…

A: Hello. Since you have posted multiple questions and not specified which question needs to be solved,…

Q: The dermis is continually replaced.

A: dermis means a connective layer of tissue . the dermis is a fibrous structure of collagen elastic…

Q: 4.1 NOTES IDENTIFY THE PARTS OF THE SKIN BY DRAGGING THE CORRECT PIECE TO THE PICTURE ON THE RIGHT.…

A: The skin has three basic layers namely the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis. The epidermis…

Q: In which layer(s) is (are) touch and pressure receptors found? epidermis only epidermis and dermis…

A: Skin serves as the first line of defense against any type of infection and it also responds to…

Q: For questions 2–6, match the layer of the epidermis with the correctdescription or function:a.…

A: The outermost layer of the sensory organ skin that covers the entire body called the skin is known…

Q: Many organs of the body contain numerous smaller organs, perhaps even thousands.Describe an example…

A: The integumentary framework is the arrangement of the body that is involved the skin and the…

Q: Identify the tissue making up the epidermis, it’s layers, and the process of keratinization and skin…

A: The outermost layer of the skin, known as the epidermis, is composed of epithelial tissue. It…

Q: The layer of the skin composed of dense connective tissue that has projections known as papillae is…

A: The skin is a part of the integumentary system. It is the largest organ of the human body and it…

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: Projections of the dermis toward the skin surface are called ______________ .

A: Dermal papillae are fingered projections organized into double rows, increasing the surface area…

Q: . The layer of epidermal cells containsolder keratinized cells and dead cells. a. stratum corneumb.…

A: The correct answer to the question, The layer of epidermal cells that contain older keratinized…

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: Which cell type in the epidermis produces a pigment that absorbs ultraviolet light? Langerhans cell…

A: The direct exposure to UV radiation can easily damage our skin, but our skin contain pigments which…

Q: Which skin appendage functions to avoid overheating. Sebaceous (oil) glands Sweat (sudoiferous)…

A: Skin appendages are epidermal and dermal-derived skin components such as hair, nails, sweat glands,…

Q: Which of the following is found in the reticular layer of the dermis? (Select all that apply) A…

A: Skin is a part of Integumentary system which generally form a protective covering around the body .…

Q: unctions of the integumentary system

A: There are different essential functions, which are performed by the skin and supportive structures…

Q: During aging of the integumentary system, sweat production increses as a result of improved sweat…

A: Aging is defined as the process in which an individual grew older. In aging process, the cells of an…

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 epidermis on the soles of the feet is composedof layers of tissue.

A: “Thin skin” refers to the skin of four layers of cells.  The majority of the skin is known as thin…

Q: The hair matrix contains ________.a. the hair follicleb. the hair shaftc. the glassy membraned. a…

A: The skin is a soft outer tissue and it is the largest organ of the body. The major function of skin…

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: As you are walking down the beach, you see a dead,dry, shriveled-up fish. Which layer of your…

A: Skin is composed of various layers of cells and tissues, whose primary function is to protect the…

Q: Langerhans cells are commonly found in the ________.a. stratum spinosumb. stratum corneumc. stratum…

A: The skin epidermis comprises the 4 layers including stratum basale (basal layer), stratum granulosum…

Q: Which layer of the skin is responsible for tanning? (Think about which layer contains melanocytes.)…

A: The skin is the outer barrier that shields the body against pathogens, temperature, and toxic…

Q: True or false. If it’s false what is the correct used of the word.  The dermis is SUPERFICAL to the…

A: Skin is the outer protective covering of the body. The skin and its accessory structures such as…

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

Q: Which integumentary system structure is considered an epidermal appendage? 1.Blood vessel 2.Nerve…

A: The system is that the largest organ of the body that forms a physical barrier between the external…

Q: The dermis is SUPERFICAL to the epidermis. The medulla is DEEP to the vortex of the kidney.

A: The skin is the body's outermost layer of protection. The integumentary system of the body is made…

Q: The cuticle is a complex non-cellular layer secreted by the epidermis. It is the seat of complex…

A: Hemolymph is a blood-like substance ( blood is present in vertebrates) in insects or arthropod…

Q: An individual has spent too much time sun bathing.Not only is his skin painful to touch, but small…

A: Sunbathing has several health benefits if done properly. Too much sun exposure can cause skin…

Q: The consists of many layers of dead squamous cells surrounded by lipids. A. dermis B. stratum…

A: The skin is further divided into five, separate layers which are the following:- Stratum Corneum…

Q: Cell division occurs in which layer of the epidermis?   A. Stratum granulosum   B. Stratum lucidum…

A: Skin helps to protect the internal parts of our body from external hazards such as chemicals, heat,…

Q: The outer layer of the skin is the:A epiglottisB dermisC epidermis

A: The skin is an extensive organ. The average thickness of skin is only 1-2 mm. The skin makes up…

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: One of the functions of the integumentary system isprotection. Which of the following does not…

A: The integumentary system consists of nails, hairs, exocrine glands, and skin. The human skin covers…

Q: What forms the nail bed? O Subcutaneous adipose tissue Connective tissue O Dermis tissue OSmooth…

A: Nail bed is the skin below the nail plate. Like all skin, it is made of two types of tissues: the…

Q: Select the corrwct one. The two major components of the integument are (a) the cutaneous membrane…

A: We can say that, The integumentary system is that organ system that acts as a shield for the body…

Q: All the following are functions of the skin EXCEPT: O protection of underlying tissues regulation of…

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Q: A common belief is that having your hair cut makes it become thicker. Explain why this belief is not…

A: The epidermis is made up of four layers namely, stratum germinativum, spinosum, granulosum and…

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: What component of the human epidermis functions to make the skin's surface extremely tough and…

A: Skin is the largest organ of the body.  It is made up of many layers. The layers of the skin are- 1.…

Q: Although sweat and sebaceous glands develop from the stratum basale of the epidermis, they…

A: Dermis is an irregular connective tissue, which is found directly below the epidermis. It is…

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: The papillary and reticular layers of the dermis arecomposed mainly of ________.a. melanocytesb.…

A: The skin is the outer covering of the body that protect against light, heat, infection, and injury.…

Q: feel a sudden pinch and notice that you are bleeding.  Are you still in the epidermis? Explain what…

A: The skin protects the inner body from the outer environment. The skin has different receptors for…