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1) Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

One answer only.

   sensation

   excretion

   temperature regulation

   protection

   all of the above are functions of the integumentary system

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2) Which of the following is NOT a feature of the dermis?

One answer only.

   composed of dense irregular connective tissue

   contains nerves of the skin

   is avascular (lacks blood vessels)

   has reticular and papillary regions

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3) Cell division in the epidermis occurs mainly in the

One answer only.

   stratum corneum

   stratum basale

   stratum lucidum

   stratum granulosum

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4) Thin skin is different from thick skin because

One answer only.

   hair is found only on thin skin

   in thin skin the papillae of the dermis form parallel ridges

   thin skin is found in areas of high friction

   none of the above

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5) Skin color is not dependent upon

One answer only.

   the amount of melanin produced by keratinocytes

   the thickness of skin

   genetic factors

   all of these determine skin color

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6) The hair on our eyebrows is an example of

One answer only.

   terminal hair

   vellus hair

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7) Which type of sweat gland has a duct which typically opens onto the skin surface, rather than a hair follicle?

One answer only.

   sebacious

   merocrine

   apocrine

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