HAS 1 ch6

Stratum germinativum

The layer of the epidermis that contains cells undergoing division is the

Epidermis and dermis

Which of the following are the two components of a cutaneous membrane

Merocrine

Which of the following is the predominant type of sweat gland

Ceruminous glands

Ear wax is produced by

Stratum germinativum

Which layer of the epidermis contains melanocytes

Sebum

The oily mixture of fatty material and debris from cells secreted by holocrine glands though hair follicle ducts is referred to as

Increasing melanin production

When the skin is exposed to ultraviolet radiation, it responds by

Stratum corneum

Which of the following layers of the epidermis is shed from the body?

Epidermal ridges

Which of the following does not change during the entire life span of an individual

Stratum lucidum

Which layer of the epidermis is only found on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet

Melanin and carotene

Which of the following are the primary pigments in the epidermis

Containing oil glands

Which of the following is not characteristic of the epidermis

Tactile discs

Which of the following are skin sensory receptors for touch

Cyanosis

A bluish skin coloration is present in which of the following

They are less active until puberty, when androgen production rises

Which of the following is true regarding the sebaceous glands

Thinning of the epidermis and reduced amounts of elastin

Which of the following may cause wrinkling of the skin in elderly individuals

Sebaceous glands

Acne is a disorder associated with which of the following

True

Each persons fingerprints are unique, including those of identical twins

False

Epidermal ridges can change during an individuals lifespan, and often disappear completely in elderly people

True

Regardless of race, all human beings have about the same number of melanocytes