The epidermis receives its nutrients and oxygenation through which process?
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Diffusion
Direct blood supply
Active transport
None of the above, it's a dead avascular layer
Pregunta 2
Pregunta
Keratinocytes are the main cells of the epidermis, what is their main function?
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Immune functioning
Melanin production for skin pigmentation
Pressure sensing
To enable thickening of the surface for protection
Pregunta 3
Pregunta
Which layer of the skin is responsible for the production of 'nose prints' or fingerprints?
Respuesta
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Endodermis
Pregunta 4
Pregunta
The integument can function as a thermoregulator through which actions?
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The presence of subcutaneous fat
Variable blood flow
Evaporation
All of the above
Pregunta 5
Pregunta
Nails, hooves, and claws are examples of what?
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Epithelial cells
Areas of highly keratinised epithelium
Areas prone to injury and infection
Connective tissue
Pregunta 6
Pregunta
How much of the mammalian body is made up of water?
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40%
50%
60%
80%
Pregunta 7
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Define ENDOTHERM:
The ability to maintain [blank_start]body temperature[blank_end] by own [blank_start]basal metabolism[blank_end].
Define ECTOTHERM:
Body temperature will [blank_start]fluctuate[blank_end] according to [blank_start]environment[blank_end].
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body temperature
Food
basal metabolism
fluctuate
environment
Pregunta 8
Pregunta
What is the anatomical direction which relates to the description 'towards the nose'?
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Rostral
Caudal
Cranial
Dorsal
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
The serous lining of the thoracic cavity is known as the:
Respuesta
Peritoneum
Pleura
Periosteum
Posterior
Pregunta 10
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List 5 functions of the integument:
1. [blank_start]Protection[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]Hydration[blank_end]
3. [blank_start]Thermoregulation[blank_end]
4. [blank_start]Production of vitamin D[blank_end]
5. [blank_start]Accessory structures[blank_end]
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Protection
Hydration
Thermoregulation
Production of vitamin D
Accessory structures
Pregunta 11
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List the 3 layers of the integument:
1. [blank_start]Epidermis[blank_end]
2. [blank_start]Dermis[blank_end]
3. [blank_start]Hypodermis[blank_end]
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Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Pregunta 12
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In which of the following layers of the epidermis do the agranular epithelial cells divide?