Intro
this layer of skin has no blood vessels
what is epidermis
Mitosis occurs primarily in this stratum of the epidermis.
what is stratum basale
The dermis is composed of this type of tissue.
a. skeletal tissue
b. connective tissue
c. mucus membrane
what is b (connective tissue)
This is a general term for any abnormal change in the skin.
a. lesion
b. cut
c. cancer
a. lesion
what is called the "red planet"
what is mars
this fatty layer of your skin, is not actually one of the main 2 skin layers.
This protein found throughout the epidermis gives the epidermis its protective properties.
what is keratin
Blood vessels, collagen, elastin, and keratin----one of these is NOT associated with the dermis.
what is keratin
These lesions are flat and only change skin color.
a. papule
b. macule
c. crust
b. macule
This language has the most native speakers in the world.
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Which percentage of your body is your skin weight?
a. 7%
b. 8%
c. 10%
Dogs track humans by the scent of epithelial cells that are constantly being shed. These cells are shed from which stratum?
what is the stratum corneum
The dermis is thicker than this outer skin layer.
what is epidermis
This lesion forms when dried fluid remains on the skin’s surface.
a. fissure
b. crust
c. pustule
b. crust
This is the largest ocean on Earth.
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Hemoglobin, carotene, keratin, and melanin---one of these does NOT contribute to skin color.
what is keratin
You would expect to find the healthiest cells in this layer of the epidermis.
what is stratum basale
These structures in the dermis supply nutrients to the skin.
a. sebaceous glands (sweat)
b. blood vessels
c. hair follicles
what is blood vessels
This common condition often includes pustules and papules.
a. crust
b. fissures
c. acne
c. acne
Water freezes at this temperature in Celsius.
what is 0
These cells produce melanin, which gives skin its color.
a. keratinocytes
b. melanocytes
c. epidermocytes
b. what is melanocytes
Melanin protects the skin by absorbing this type of radiation.
what is UV radiation
The dermis helps regulate body temperature using these structures.
a. sweat glands and blood vessels
b. sweat glands
c. blood vessels
a. sweat glands and blood vessels
sac filled pus that is usually unmovable and grows under the skin.
a. papule
b. cyst
c. keloid
what is cyst
This superhero is known as the “Man of Steel.”
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