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Collagen lends ________ to the skin. elasticity structure color UV protection
One of the functions of the integumentary system is protection. Which of the following does not directly contribute to that function? stratum lucidum desmosomes folic acid synthesis Merkel cells
What are some functions of skin?
The papillary and reticular layers of the dermis are composed mainly of ________. melanocytes keratinocytes connective tissue adipose tissue
The papillary layer of the dermis is most closely associated with which layer of the epidermis? stratum spinosum stratum corneum stratum granulosum stratum basale
A ___________________ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating dis- eases and disorders of the skin. dermatologist dermatology neurologist neurology
In people who have the genetic disorder anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, patches of tissue have no sweat glands. What kind of tissue does this disorder affect?
An individual has spent too much time sun bathing. Not only is his skin painful to touch, but small blisters have appeared in the affected area. This indicates that he has damaged which layers of his skin? epidermis only hypodermis only epidermis and hypodermis epidermis and dermis
As you are walking down the beach, you see a dead, dry, shriveled-up fish. Which layer of your epidermis keeps you from drying out? stratum corneum stratum basale stratum spinosum stratum granulosum
Cells of the epidermis derive from stem cells of the stratum basale. Describe how the cells change as they become integrated into the different layers of the epidermis.
The hair matrix contains ________. the hair follicle the hair shaft the glassy membrane a layer of basal cells
The skin consists of two layers and a closely associated layer. View this animation (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/layers) to learn more about layers of the skin. What are the basic functions of each of these layers?

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