Chapter 10, Problem 10MC

Some photographers develop a sensitivity to certain film developing chemicals leading to severe rashes on their hands such that they are unable to work with them. Explain what is probably happening.

The papillary layer of the dermis is most closely associated with which layer of the epidermis? stratum spinosum stratum corneum stratum granulosum stratum basale

Which of the following is not a function of the hypodermis? protects underlying organs helps maintain body temperature source of blood vessels in the epidermis a site to long-term energy storage

A ___________________ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating dis- eases and disorders of the skin. dermatologist dermatology neurologist neurology

Eccrine sweat glands ________. are present on hair are present in the skin throughout the body and produce watery sweat produce sebum act as a moisturizer

Collagen lends ________ to the skin. elasticity structure color UV protection

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

Langerhans cells are commonly found in the ________. stratum spinosum stratum corneum stratum granulosum stratum basale