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Chapter 6 Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Functions of the skin include ____________. | maintains homeostasis, and provides protection |
| The epidermis is composed of layers of __________ tissue. | stratified squamous epithelium |
| Distinguish between the epidermis and the dermis. | epidermis is top layer of skin, dermis is lower layer |
| Explain what happens to epidermal cells as they undergo keratinization. | they are hardening, as they move to the surface, they die and slough off |
| Describe the function of melanocytes. | melanocytes produce pigment which gives your skin color |
| Describe how nails are formed. | epithelial cells move and become extremely keratinized and very hard |
| Distinguish between a hair and hair follicle. | a hair is formed and planted in the hair follicle |
| Explain the function of sebaceous glands. | they keep hair soft, pliable, waterproof by producing and secreting sebum |
| The sweat glands that respond to elevated body temperature and are commonly found on the forehead, neck, and back are ___________ glands. | eccrine glands |
| radiation | heat moves from body directly into molecules of cooler objects in contact with its surface |
| conduction | heat rays escape from warmer surfaces to cooler surroundings |
| convection | continuous circulation of air over a warm surface |
| evaporation | fluid changes from liquid to gas |
| Distinguish among first, second, and third degree burns. | first) short healing period; superficial partial thickness second) deep partial thickness third) full thickness burn |
| Describe possible treatments for a third-degree burn. | autograft: skin from your body; allograft: skin from cadaveur |
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