Integumentary
Which area of science involves the study of the organs and systems of the body?
Anatomy
Which type of sensory cells that respond to touch are found in the stratum basale layer of the skin?
Merkel
What is the layer of skin that is exfoliated during skin care services?
stratum disjunctum
Which primary organ of the lymphatic system filters old/non-functional red blood cells from the body?
Spleen
The epidermis is primarily composed of:
keratinocytes
The stratum spinosum is often called the:
prickle cell layer
The colorless, gel-like substance containing water, salt and nutrients that cells are composed of is referred to as:
protoplasm
The organ that controls all body functions is the:
Brain
The epidermis is composed of how many layers?
5
Which of the following epidermal layers have intercellular connections that provide strength and support between cells?
stratum spinosum
The outer surface of the cell is known as the:
cell membrane
Which of the following systems provides the framework of the body?
Skeletal
What is another name for the stratum basale?
stratum germinativum
Which type of cells help protect the body from infection and are found in the stratum spinosum layer?
Langerhans cells
The body system that controls the sebaceous (oil) and sudoriferous (sweat) glands is referred to as the:
Integumentary
What is the function of the digestive system?
converts nutrients to energy
Which of the following items determines the color of the skin?
Melanin
The thickest skin is located on the:
soles of the feet and palms of hands
Which of the organs of the body is the largest?
Skin
The primary function of the excretory system is to:
The primary function of the excretory system is to: