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Tactile (Merkel) cells are sensitive to

A) sound.
B) light.
C) touch.
D) heat.
E) cold.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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When the body is too warm,dermal blood vessels will undergo _______ in order to increase heat loss.

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The skin's immune responsiveness will be diminished by a decrease in the number of epidermal _________ cells.

Which type of hair forms the beard on the faces of males?

Which of these are functions of hair? A: Sensory reception B: Heat retention C: Pheromone dispersal D: Protection E: Visual identification

Dermal papillae are more superficial than epidermal ridges.

Which describes the skin's form and function?

________ glands are modified sweat glands located only in the external ear canal.

The stratum basale attaches to an underlying _______ membrane that separates the epidermis from the adjacent dermis.

Skin color results from a combination of A: Melanin B: Hemoglobin C: Bilirubin D: Carotene

The secretion of ________ sweat glands is viscous,cloudy,and rich in proteins and lipids.

Thinning of the hair is called ________.

The subcutaneous layer,or hypodermis,is one of the two parts of the integument.

Carotene,a pigment that contributes to skin color,is acquired in the body by eating various yellow-orange vegetables.

The cells of the hair follicle walls are organized into ______ (number)principal concentric layers.

-Which number indicates the reticular layer of the dermis?

The reticular layer of the dermis consists primarily of

The thickness of the skin as a cover is consistent throughout the body.

In which areas do adult females tend to accumulate subcutaneous fat? A: Breasts B: Buttocks C: Hips D: Thighs E: Abdomen

Hair production involves a specialized type of keratinization that occurs in the hair ______.