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B)
What is one important function of melanin?
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Resets the diurnal biological clock
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Increases the amount of blood vessels
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Causes the skin to become cooler
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Absorbs harmful radiation
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Strengthens the skin or eyes
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C)
Most of the cells of the epidermis are ________________.
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fibroblasts
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keratinocytes
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macrophages
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Langerhans cells
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D)
The epidermis is nourished by diffusion from capillaries in the ___________.
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papillary layer of the dermis
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hypodermis
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epidermis
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reticular layer of the dermis
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E)
Cell division occurs in which layer of the epidermis?
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Stratum lucidum
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Stratum corneum
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Stratum basale
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Stratum granulosum
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F)
Which of the following is NOT a component of the epidermis thin skin?
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Keratinized cells
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Keratin
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Capillaries
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Melanocytes
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G)
Which statement is true about a tan and tanning?
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Sunning for the purpose of tanning produces healthier skin.
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A tan indicates sun damage to the skin.
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Tans last even if the skin is not exposed to the sun for months.
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Tanning promotes skin with a more youthful appearance.
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B and C
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In which layer of the epidermis do the nucleus and other organelles disintegrate and the cells die?
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Stratum corneum
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Stratum granulosum
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Stratum lucidum
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Stratum basale
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I)
Which of the following associations is INCORRECT?
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Keratinocytes; found in the stratum spinosum
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Langerhans cells; immune cells
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Melanocytes; typically found in the stratum corneum
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Adipocytes; fat cells
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None of the above
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J)
The _________ consists of many layers of dead squamous cells surrounded by lipids.
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stratum corneum
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stratum basale
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dermis
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hypodermis
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