Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skin? Group of answer choices   Protection of underlying tissues & organs.   Excretion of salts, water & organic wastes.   Maintenance of normal body temperature.   Synthesis of vitamin D.   Storage resivoir for sugars.

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Q: Which of the following descriptions are correct regarding the layers of the skin? OA the epidermis…

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

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Q: The structure in the skin that helps make it soft and protect it from drying. The part of the skin…

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Q: 3. Four-year-old Susie loves carrots. Her skin has turned orange from a pigment found in carrots…

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Q: Which option best describes the functions of skin?

A: Skin is the largest organ of human body in terms of surface area.

Q: The skin helps maintain optimum calcium and phosphate levels in thebody by participating in the…

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Q: which of the following types of collagen form bundles in the reticular layer of the skin a. type 1…

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Q: How does the hair in our skin relate to its functions of protection, temperature control, waste…

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Q: which of the following js NOT true of the epidermis? It is the more superficial of the major skin…

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Q: Many medications can be administered transdermally by applying patches that contain the medication…

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Q: Which of the following statements about melanin is FALSE? Group of answer choices absorbs UV rays…

A: Melanin is a kind of pigmentation that usually produces hair, eye and in dark skin.

Q: One of the many functions of the integumentary system is protection. Describe two ways that the…

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Q: Which of the following is NOT a component of the epidermis thin skin?   A. Capillaries   B.…

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Q: Which of the following is mismatched? tears - serous secretion from exocrine gland cells that enter…

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Q: The following are true regarding sweat glands: O exocrine all of the choices are correct O uses a…

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Q: Many features of the skin of vertebrates are formed from which substance? Cartilage Hydroxy apatite…

A: The skin of vertebrates mostly comprises of:

Q: QUESTION 3 Regarding the physiology or function of the skin, which of the following is correct?…

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Q: 1. Which of the following is a word root combining form for "skin"? A. Ser/o B. Muc/o C. Dermat/o D.…

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

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

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Q: Describe at least one way the skin helps with each of the following functions: Assessment of…

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Q: Why does it makes sense that melanocytes are Because melanocyte cells are too big to be located…

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Q: Describe how the skin contributes to the regulation of body temperature, storage of blood,…

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Q: The accumulation of dead keratinocytes and the protein ____ on the skin surface forms a waterproof…

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Q: What are the two biggest immediate life-threatening dangers when it comes to third degree burns?…

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

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Q: Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system? -protection -waterproofing…

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Q: You decide to purchase and try out a new "natural" exfoliating scrub called "Sea Salt Take My…

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Q: Which of the following doesn't belong with the others? keratin

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

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Q: Melanin Function: How We Get Our Skin Color Click HERE to access the video needed in order to…

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