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Blood cells develop from stem cells in_____ .
a. epidermis c. cartilage
b. dermis d. bone
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- Epidermis is a/an: Select one: a. Avascular layer for calcium absorption. b. Stratified layer with keratinocytes. c. Connective layer with collagen. d. Squamous layer with mucus. e. Vascular layer for vitamin D synthesis.Which is FALSE about integuments? A. Turtles have epidermal scales over the top of their shells B. Amphibians do gas exchange through their skin C. Reptile scales form a continuous water tight sheath D. The main function of fish slime is to keep salt from entering their bodies E. Bony Fish have a layer of epidermis over the top of their scales1. A) A major function of the skin is protection from ______. A. abrasion B. ultraviolet light C. entry of a microorganism D. dehydration E. All of the above B) What is one important function of melanin? A. Resets the diurnal biological clock B. Increases the amount of blood vessels C. Causes the skin to become cooler D. Absorbs harmful radiation E. Strengthens the skin or eyes C) Most of the cells of the epidermis are ________________. A. fibroblasts B. keratinocytes C. macrophages D. Langerhans cells D) The epidermis is nourished by diffusion from capillaries in the ___________. A. papillary layer of the dermis B. hypodermis C. epidermis D. reticular layer of the dermis E) Cell division occurs in which layer of the epidermis? A. Stratum lucidum B. Stratum corneum C. Stratum basale D. Stratum granulosum F) Which of the following is NOT…
- Which statement is true about melanin and melanocytes?a. Melanin is produced by cells that are located in thestratum spinosum.b. Melanin is a pigment that accumulates inside keratinocytes.c. Darker-skinned individuals have more melanocytes thanlighter-skinned individuals.d. Albinism is caused by a lack of melanocytes inthe bodyA man is was born with a mutation in one of the collagen genes. Which of the tissues would be affected by a deficiency in collagen?Hair and nails are modifications of the _______. A. sudoriferous glands B. dermis C. epidermis D. hypodermis E. melanocytes
- In response to stimuli from the sympathetic nervous system, the arrector pili ________. a. are glands on the skin surface b. can lead to excessive sweating c. are responsible for goose bumps d. secrete sebumWhat is one important function of melanin? A. Causes the skin to become cooler B. Absorbs harmful radiation C. Strengthens the skin or eyes D. Resets the diurnal biological clock E. Increases the amount of blood vesselsMesenchymal cellsa. form embryonic connective tissue.b. give rise to all adult connective tissues.c. in adults produce new connective tissue cells in response to injury.d. All of these are correct.
- Which statement about integument tissues is NOT TRUE? Group of answer choices A. Turtle skin is actually under their shell B. Dermal layers are mostly comprised of connective tissue of various kinds C. arthropod cuticles are noncellular secretions D. feathers and hairs are made of cells E. Epidermal layers are an example of epithelial tissueAccording to the video “The Biology of Skin Color”, what does folate deficiency in males cause? A. Cardiovascular Disease B. High sperm production C. Blindness D. Low sperm productionStraps of dense, regular connective tissue______ . a. connect muscles to bones c. underlie the skin b. produce blood cells d. lack fibroblasts
