Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology and Modified Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card Package (12th Edition)
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Chapter 4, Problem 9MC
Match the structures of the right with their function listed on the left.
____ 1. Protection from a. Reticular layer of
ultraviolet radiation the dermis
____ 2. Insulation, energy b. Dermal blood
storage supply
____ 3. Waterproofing and c. Papillary layer
preventing water of the dermis
loss
d. Hypodermis
____ 4. Temperature
e. Melanocytes
regulation
f. Stratum corneum
____ 5. Excretion of water, g. Eccrine sweat
urea, and salts glands
____ 6. Produces the
patterns for
fingerprints
________________
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