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Damage to elastic fibers in the skin of the elderly results in __________.
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infection
wrinkles skin dryness hair loss |
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Cell divisions within the stratum __________ replace more superficial cells which eventually die and fall off.
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Granulosum
corneum lucidum germinativum |
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The epidermal layer that consists almost entirely of keratin is the __________.
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stratum granulosum
stratum germinativum
stratum lucidum
stratum corneum
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Cerumen is produced by glands located in the __________.
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axilla
palms and soles
pubic area
ear canal
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The layer primarily responsible for the strength of the skin is the __________ layer.
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epidermal
reticular
hypodermal
papillary
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Which of these cells produce the fibers found within the reticular layer of the dermis?
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fibroblasts
reticulocytes
mast cells
keratinocytes
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Which of the following glands secretes oil into the hair follicle?
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sebaceous
apocrine
ceruminous
eccrine
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Sudoriferous glands are also called __________ glands.
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ceruminous
sweat
sebaceous
mammary
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The process of skin repair after injury begins with ___________.
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stem cell activation
formation of scar tissue
formation of granulation tissue
formation of a blood clot
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Which of the following is NOT part of the cutaneous membrane?
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epidermis
hypodermis
reticular layer
papillary layer
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Which accessory structure is NOT found within the dermis?
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lamellated corpuscle
tactile corpuscle
sebaceous gland
arrector pili muscle
All of the listed structures are found within the dermis
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What structures do you find within the hypodermis?
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fat and the cutaneous plexus
sebaceous glands and sweat glands
hair follicles and arrector pili muscles
hair shaft and pores of sweat glands
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The papillary layer is more superficial than the reticular layer of dermis. True or false?
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True
False |
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An important vitamin that is formed in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight is
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Vitamin B
vitamin D vitamin A vitamin E vitamin C |
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The type of cells that form the strata in the epidermis are
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dendritic cells.
melanocytes.
adipocytes.
keratinocytes.
fibroblasts.
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