Hesi A2 Integumentary system

• What cells of the epidermis are associated with the sensory function of the skin?

  Merkel Cells
• The skin provides physical protection since it prevents the entry of some pathogens. The skin also provides protection against pathogens via the activity of the


  Langerhans Cells
• The cells in the stratum basale layer can migrate to the stratum corneum layer. In the stratum basale layer are cells that produce pigment and do not migrate. What are those cells called?

  Melanocytes
• Which layer of the epidermis consists of cells that produce the tough protein substance called keratin?

  Stratum Granulosum
• Which layer of the epidermis consists of cells that are undergoing active cell reproduction and eventually migrate to the stratum corneum layer to be sloughed off?

  Stratum Basale
• When we look at our fingers, we can see fingerprints. Which of the following layers of skin are we looking at in order to see the fingerprints?

  Papillary layer of the dermis
• Which of the following is also known as the superficial fascia?

  Hypodermis
• The skin is involved in helping to maintain homeostasis regarding body temperature. The skin allows us to sweat, thereby cooling the body. Which of the following glands is responsible for this cooling process?

  Eccrine Gland
• Which of the following glands produces a substance, which has an odor to it, during nursing, stress, or sexual excitement?

  Eccrine gland
• Which of the following glands is most directly involved in acne formation?

  Sebaceous gland
• The skin is considered to be an organ because it

  is made up of connective and epithelial tissue
• The skin is involved in producing what vitamin?

  Vitamin D