Integument
The hypodermis is which of the following?
The outer layer of the skin
The inner layer of the skin
The superficial fascia and not regarded as part of the skin
Not vascularised, getting its nutrients by diffusion
The superficial fascia and not regarded as part of the skin
Hypodermis is “below” the dermis. Although it has “dermis” in its name, it is not part of the integument.
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People with full-thickness burns to more than 20% of their body are in a life- threatening situation. This is due to which of the following?A. The body’s inability to thermoregulate
B. The loss of the ability to produce vitamin D
C. The buildup of urea and uric acid which would otherwise have been excreted by the skin
D. The body’s inability to prevent water loss
When a medicine is delivered via a patch attached to the skin, it is said to be delivered:
A. Transdermally
B. Subcutaneously
C. Topically
D. Intramuscularly
Which stratum of the epidermis protects the body against water loss and abrasion?
A. Stratum germinativum
B. Stratum basale
C. Stratum lucidum
D. Stratum corneum
What is another name for sweat glands?
A. Ceruminous glands
B. Sebaceous glands
C. Sudoriferous glands
D. Apocrine glands
The skin begins the production of vitamin D in which of the following situations? When
A. Exposed to ultraviolet radiation.
B. Signalled to by the hormone PTH.
C. Calcium is present.
D. It adds a hydroxyl group to a cholesterol molecule.
Which glands secrete “oil” into a hair follicle?
A. Apocrine
B. Eccrine
C. Ceruminous
D. Sebaceous
Which cell type produces a pigment that affords the skin some protection against ultraviolet radiation?
A. Keratinocytes
B. Melanocytes
C. Dendrocytes
D. Merkel cells
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