The epidermis receives its nutrients and oxygenation through which process?
Diffusion
Direct blood supply
Active transport
None of the above, it's a dead avascular layer
Keratinocytes are the main cells of the epidermis, what is their main function?
Immune functioning
Melanin production for skin pigmentation
Pressure sensing
To enable thickening of the surface for protection
Which layer of the skin is responsible for the production of 'nose prints' or fingerprints?
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Endodermis
The integument can function as a thermoregulator through which actions?
The presence of subcutaneous fat
Variable blood flow
Evaporation
All of the above
Nails, hooves, and claws are examples of what?
Epithelial cells
Areas of highly keratinised epithelium
Areas prone to injury and infection
Connective tissue
How much of the mammalian body is made up of water?
40%
50%
60%
80%
Define ENDOTHERM: The ability to maintain ❌ by own ❌. Define ECTOTHERM: Body temperature will ❌ according to ❌.
What is the anatomical direction which relates to the description 'towards the nose'?
Rostral
Caudal
Cranial
Dorsal
The serous lining of the thoracic cavity is known as the:
Peritoneum
Pleura
Periosteum
Posterior
List 5 functions of the integument: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
List the 3 layers of the integument: 1. 2. 3.
In which of the following layers of the epidermis do the agranular epithelial cells divide?
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Germinatum
Label the structure of the feather: