Quiz: Appendages of the Skin

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15 questions
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Which glands play a role in thermoregulation?

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The sebaceous and sweat glands associated with the skin are classified as ________ glands because they release secretions to the skin's surface via ducts.

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Which of the following is a lubricant that keeps skin soft and moist and also contains chemicals that kill bacteria?

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Hair color is due to a pigment known as ________.

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Which of the following contains chemicals that kill bacteria and prevent bacterial invasions of the skin?

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Fingerprints and footprints in the epidermis are created by dermal papillae present in the ________.

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Which of the following abnormal skin colors results from liver disorders?

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Both nails and hair are produced by stratum basale of the epidermis.

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Nails and hair are both composed of keratin.

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Apocrine gland secretions are normally odorless, and may be milky or yellowish in color.

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The arrector pili muscle is represented by ________.

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The gland that produces a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells is indicated by ________.

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The gland that produces sweat is indicated by ________.

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When James shaves his face, which portion of the hair is removed?

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The skin and its derivatives (nails, glands, and hairs) form the ________.