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Question 51

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-Number 1 is pointing to the

A) eponychium.
B) hyponychium.
C) free edge.
D) cuticle.
E) nail fold.

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

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Question 52

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The greatest risk factor for skin cancer is

A) exposure to UV light rays.
B) advanced age.
C) being a female.
D) low skin hydration levels.
E) using excessive sun block.

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

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Question 53

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Among the components of the dermis are A: Sweat glands B: Hair follicles C: Collagen fibers D: Sensory nerve endings E: Smooth muscle tissue

The part of the hair that extends beyond the skin surface is called the

The reason a human may be paler when exposed to cold temperatures is

Although sweat and sebaceous glands develop from the stratum basale of the epidermis,they eventually burrow and remain in the underlying dermis.

The epidermis exhibits variations among different body regions within a single individual,as well as differences between individuals.

Epidermal dendritic (Langerhans) cells function as part of the ______ response.

The growth rate for a scalp hair is about _______ per day for 2 to 5 years,and then the hair becomes dormant.

The skin consists of different tissue types that perform specific activities and therefore is to be considered an organ.

The cells that contract and squeeze sweat glands causing them to discharge their accumulated secretions are called __________ cells.

From deep to superficial,the order of the strata of the epidermis is

A mole with an irregular border is concern for possible cancer.

Fibroblasts produce collagen during wound healing.

Which are correct concerning thick skin? A: More limited in its distribution than thin B: Has only four of the strata C: Thickness ranges from 400 micrometers to 600 micrometers D: Thickness ranges from 75 micrometers to 150 micrometers E: Has sebaceous glands F: Has sweat glands

-Which number indicates the lunula?

-Which number indicates a hair follicle?

The stratum _________ derives its name from the spiny appearance of the "bridges" that connect neighboring cells.

Which is the result of increased levels of bilirubin in the blood?

A ________ is an accumulation of excess scar tissue caused by collagen formation during healing.