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Physiology Week 4-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The hair follicle is found in the | dermis. |
| Which skin layer is called the barrier area | Stratum corneum |
| The papillary layer of the dermis | produces the ridges that make fingerprints. |
| Which of the following vitamins is(are) absorbed through the skin? | Vitamin A, D, & K |
| Which type of connective tissue helps newborns maintain body temperature by producing heat? | Brown fat |
| The external portion of the bone is known as | Cortical bone |
| Bones grow due to activity in the | Epiphyseal plates |
| A person with a fractured patella would expect discomfort in the | knee |
| The cells responsible for active erosion of bone minerals are called: | osteoclasts |
| After the age of 50, the density of bone: | decreases slowly because of a shift in the remodeling activity |