Which of the following is NOT a component of the epidermis thin skin?   A. Capillaries   B. Keratinized cells   C. Keratin   D. Melanocytes

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: Carinomas are cancers of epithelial tissue, and sacrcomas are cancers of connective tissue. Are…

A: Tumor is a mass of tissues. It may be benign or malignant. The cellular growth that occurs when the…

Q: What layer is correctly matched with the tissue that forms it? a. papillary layer of dermis; areolar…

A: The integumentary system is a system which is composed of the organs and its derivatives responsible…

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: A skin Cancer of the stratum ( keratinocyte cell line ) in the epidermis would be

A: This type of cancer develops slowly and appear as a reddish or brownish patches in the skin, often…

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

A: Ans: Dermis: The layer found below the epidermis but above subcutaneous layer in the skin is…

Q: Why can eating “hot” peppers cause a person to sweat?

A: The human body is a well-oiled machine where each body part plays a specific role and to run 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: The _________ consists of many layers of dead squamous cells surrounded by lipids.   A. dermis   B.…

A: The skin is further divided into five, separate layers- Stratum Corneum Stratum Lucidum Stratum…

Q: The oxygenated and non-oxygenated blood of the arteries and veins that influence the color of the…

A: Lungs are essential parts of the respiratory system. A pair of lungs in humans are formed in such a…

Q: Describe how the cells change as they become integrated into the different layers of the epidermis

A: Part A Answer: As the cells move into the stratum spinosum, they begin the synthesis of keratin and…

Q: The skin carries out the following functions EXCEPT a. protection                          b.…

A: Introduction The Skin, Which Is Made Up Of Water, Protein, Lipids, And Minerals, Is The Body's…

Q: macrophages arise from red bone marrow and migrate to the epidermis.

A: Macrophages are cells involved in detection, phagocytosis and destruction of bacteria. Macrophages…

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: 1. Cells of the epidermis are derived from stem cells of the stratum basale. Describe how the cells…

A: Introduction The skin is the body's outermost layer and the integumentary system's largest organ.…

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: 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: 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: Insensible perspirationa. is lost through sweat glands.b. results in heat loss from the body.c.…

A: The act of eliminating fluid insensibly through the skin pores, which later evaporates from the…

Q: The layer of the epidermis characterized by active, thriving, non-dividing cells is: a) stratum…

A: Epidermis is outer layer of the skin . It acts like external barrier to prevent direct entry of…

Q: Which of the following associations is INCORRECT?   A. Keratinocytes; found in the stratum spinosum…

A: The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.

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: Identify the epidermal layer(s) in which the following cancers arise: (a) basal cell carcinoma; (b)…

A: The largest organ of the human body is known as the skin. It is made up of three layers, the…

Q: Which of the following statements about plaque psoriasis is true? a)the disease lesion only occurs…

A: Answer-    b)altered CCN function is reflected by increased macrophages , mast cells and dendritic…

Q: DIRECTIONS: Match the letter of the description and/or function to the epidermal layer that defines…

A: The skin is the largest organ present in the human body, which acts as the barrier between the…

Q: 1. Patient A and Patient B suffered different degrees of burn during an accident. Patient A had only…

A: Since you have posted multiple questions, we will answer the first one for you. If you want a…

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: Do skin cancers originate in the stratum cornerman cells? Defend your answer.

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Q: Match the following structures with the skin layer in which they are located Pacinian corpuscles…

A: The skin is the most versatile and one of the larger organs of the body. The skin is composed of…

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: Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: Which is not a true statement about the…

A: The dermis is the skin layer. It lies above the subcutaneous layer and beneath the epidermis. It is…

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: A ______ degree burn typically involves the epidermis and part of the dermis. The subcutaneous layer…

A: The skin comprises of two layers that are the epidermis and the dermis. Underneath the dermis lies…

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: 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: 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…

Q: Burn victims often suffer damage to large portions of their integument. Predict the complications…

A: The injury caused by the external sources of extreme heat is called burn injury. Burns affect…

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: Stage II of pressure ulcer characterizes by partial-thickness skin loss involving epidermis and…

A: Pressure ulcers are considered a medical condition, where there will be damage in the underlying…

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…