Misc. 1
Which rays are considered the "burning" rays?
UVB rays
The sweat gland that is found all over the body and contains openings on the skin is called the ________
Eccrine gland
When a dead protein cell that is dried out and lacks nuclei it is called ________
A corneocyte
Where on the body do we have the most sensory nerves?
The fingertips
Hyperpigmentation can sometimes be the result of drinking too much _____
Alcohol
Which rays are considered the "aging" rays?
UVA rays
What is water loss caused by evaporation on the skin's surface?
Trans epidermal water loss
What enzyme stimulates melanocytes?
Tyrosinase
True
The basic cell of the nervous system is called a ____
Neuron
Melanin production is stimulated by _______
Exposure to sunlight
Skin irritation and intercellular trans epidermal water loss are prevented by the _________
Skin barrier
T or F: everyone is born with the same amount of melanocytes
True
The technical term for the nail is the _____
Onyx
Oxygen is absorbed into the skin during ____
Inhalation
A leukocyte is a _____ blood cell
White blood cell
Where does cell mitosis (cell division) occur?
The stratum germinativum
Evaporation, perspiration, radiation, and insulation all help the skin with ________
Heat regulation
The two type of nerves are called ____ & _____
Sensory & motor
_____ covers, shapes and supports the skeleton
The muscular system
What is an apocrine gland? Where are they located?
A coiled structure attached to hair follicles in the underarm and genital area that secretes sweat
Hydrolipidic film is made up of ____ & _____
Oil & water
Excretion is a function of the skin's ________ glands
Sudoriferous
T or F: collagen cells are replaced every 6 to 9 months
False
The zygomaticus minor is a muscle of the _____