Identify the different portions (a–d) of the cutaneous membrane and the underlying layer of loose connective tissue (e) in the diagram to the right.

a. ____

Identify the different portions (a–d) of the cutaneous membrane and the underlying layer of loose connective tissue (e) in the diagram to the right.

b. ____

Identify the different portions (a–d) of the cutaneous membrane and the underlying layer of loose connective tissue (e) in the diagram to the right.

c. ____

Identify the different portions (a–d) of the cutaneous membrane and the underlying layer of loose connective tissue (e) in the diagram to the right.

d. ____

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Identify the different portions (a–d) of the cutaneous membrane and the underlying layer of loose connective tissue (e) in the diagram to the right.

e. ____

The two major components of the integumentary system are

(a) The cutaneous membrane and the accessory structures

(b) The epidermis and the subcutaneous layer

(c) The hair and the nails

(d) The dermis and the subcutaneous layer

Beginning at the basement membrane and traveling toward the free surface, the epidermis includes the following strata:

(a) Corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale

(b) Granulosum, lucidum, spinosum, basale, corneum

(c) Basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum

(d) Lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale, corneum

The two major components of the dermis are the

(a) Superficial fascia and cutaneous membrane

(b) Epidermis and subcutaneous layer

(c) Papillary layer and reticular layer

(d) Stratum basale and stratum corneum

The cutaneous plexus and subpapillary plexus consist of

a. Blood vessels providing the dermal blood supply.

b. A network of nerves providing dermal sensations.

c. Specialized cells for cutaneous sensations.

d. Gland cells that release cutaneous secretions.

In which layer(s) of the epidermis does cell division occur?

What widespread effects does epidermal growth factor (EGF) have on the integument?

What two major layers constitute the dermis, and what components are in each layer?

List the four phases in the regeneration of the skin after an injury.

In clinical practice, drugs can be delivered by diffusion across the skin. This delivery method is called transdermal administration. Why are fat-soluble drugs more suitable for transdermal administration than drugs that are water soluble?

Why is it important for a surgeon to choose—when possible—an incision pattern according to the skin's tension lines?

The fibrous protein that is responsible for the strength and water resistance of the skin surface is

(a) Collagen

(b) Eleidin

(c) Keratin

(d) Elastin

(e) Keratohyalin