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Integumentary System

Scanlon and Sanders Essentials to Anatomy and Physiology

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The part of the integumentary system that prevents entry of pathogens is the : epidermis
The part of the integumentary system that contains sweat glands and sensory receptors is the : dermis
The part of the integumentary system that connects the skin to the muscles is the : subcutaneous tissue
The epidermis is the _____layer of the skin. outer
The epidermis is made of _________tissue. stratified squamous epithelial
The dermis is the _________layer of the skin. inner
The dermis is made of _________tissue. fibrous connective
The major proteins of the dermis are: elastin and collagen
The protein that provides strength to the dermis is: collagen
In the skin, mitosis takes place continuously in the__. stratum germinativum
The Langerhans cells of the integumentary system are important for ________________. defense against pathogens
These cells produce melanin when stimulated by UV rays. melanocytes
Provides color to the epidermis, hair and iris. melanocytes
Contains a pilomotor muscle that can pull it upright. hair follicle
The hair shaft is made of _____________. keratin
The cutaneous receptors for pain are_________. free nerve endings in the dermis.
The cutaneous receptors for touch and pressure_____. encapsulated nerve endings in the epidermis.
Prevents drying of the skin and hair. sebum
Secreted from ceruminous glands. cerumen
Prevents drying of the eardrum. cerumen
Glands important for temperature regulation. eccrine
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