HUMAN A+P MOD.MASTERING
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Chapter 5.5, Problem 4QC
Define the following terms: nail bed, nail plate, nail matrix, and proximal nail fold.
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Define or describe the nail plate, nail fold, eponychium,hyponychium, and nail matrix
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location for mitosis of the nail keratinocytes responsible for nail growth
most distal portion used to protect fingertips from unnecessary stimuli; white in color due to the absence of tissue underneath
superficial layer of hardened dry non-pigmented cells used to protect underlying tissues
viewed as having a red coloration due to the deep supply of blood vessels and adhered to the outer surface of the nail
most superficial layer of keratinocytes containing melanin that are flexible due to the presence of sebum distributed on its surface
protective seal /border of thicken tissue preventing microorganisms, debris, chemicals, & liquids from moving between the dermis and epidermis of the skin
most proximal white portion of the nail where the younger cells of the nail are located
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Chapter 5 Solutions
HUMAN A+P MOD.MASTERING
Ch. 5.1 - 1. What are the major structures of the skin, and...Ch. 5.1 - 2. How does the integument provide protection...Ch. 5.1 - Prob. 3QCCh. 5.1 - What are the other functions of the integument?...Ch. 5.2 - 1. What are the five strata of the epidermis? How...Ch. 5.2 - How does a keratinocyte that begins its life in...Ch. 5.2 - Prob. 3QCCh. 5.2 - Prob. 4QCCh. 5.3 - Which type of tissue makes up the papillary layer...Ch. 5.3 - What are the functions of the dermal papillae?
Ch. 5.3 - 3. Which type of tissue makes up the reticular...Ch. 5.3 - 4. What other structures are located in the...Ch. 5.3 - 5. How does the papillary layer of the dermis...Ch. 5.3 - What causes tension lines and flexure lines? How...Ch. 5.4 - How is melanin produced, and how does it interact...Ch. 5.4 - What are the functions of melanin?Ch. 5.4 - 3. What is carotene, and what color does it give...Ch. 5.4 - Prob. 4QCCh. 5.4 - 5. How can the oxygen content of the blood affect...Ch. 5.4 - 6. What is cyanosis, and what can it tell us...Ch. 5.5 - How do the hair shaft and hair root differ?Ch. 5.5 - How does a hair grow in length?Ch. 5.5 - Prob. 3QCCh. 5.5 - Define the following terms: nail bed, nail plate,...Ch. 5.5 - How does nail growth occur?Ch. 5.5 - Prob. 6QCCh. 5.5 - What are the other three types of sweat glands,...Ch. 5.5 - 8. How do sebaceous glands and sebum differ from...Ch. 5.6 - Prob. 1QCCh. 5.6 - Prob. 2QCCh. 5.6 - What is cancer?Ch. 5.6 - 4. How do the three types of skin cancer differ?
Ch. 5 - Explain why the skin is an organ.Ch. 5 - Which of the following correctly describes the...Ch. 5 - Which of the following is not a function of the...Ch. 5 - 4. Explain what happens to dermal blood vessels...Ch. 5 - Number the strata of thick skin epidermis from...Ch. 5 - Keratinocytes in the superficial strata of the...Ch. 5 - Mark the following statements as true or false. If...Ch. 5 - Which of the following statements is false? a....Ch. 5 - What are the functions of the dermal papillae?Ch. 5 - Epidermal ridges are created by: a. the epidermal...Ch. 5 - 11. Mark the following statements as true or...Ch. 5 - 12. Which of the following is not a function of...Ch. 5 - 13. Fill in the blanks: The portion of the hair...Ch. 5 - Nail growth occurs when: a. cells in the nail...Ch. 5 - Prob. 15CYRCh. 5 - Match each type of gland with its correct...Ch. 5 - How do sweat and sebum differ?Ch. 5 - 18. Which type of burn involves the epidermis and...Ch. 5 - 19. The type of skin tumor that involves the...Ch. 5 - Prob. 1CYUCh. 5 - Prob. 2CYUCh. 5 - The hair and nails are sometimes called accessory...Ch. 5 - 1. You are working in the emergency department...Ch. 5 - 2. After Ramon’s skin came into contact with a...Ch. 5 - 3. Which of the following is not a function of...Ch. 5 - 4. What would happen to the skin if the oil...Ch. 5 - Many antiaging skin creams contain collagen and...Ch. 5 - 6. Would a mild second-degree burn be likely to...
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