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he Precious Alawuru Bio 240: Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture Ex # 2 15. What type

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he Precious Alawuru Bio 240: Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture Ex # 2 15. What type of membrane is shown in this figure? Summer 2017 Instructor: Dr. Precious Alawuru A. serous membrane B. synovial membrane C. mucous membrane D. cutaneous membrane 16. The supportive cells of nervous tissue are called A. neuroglial cells B. fibroblasts C. neurons D. adipocytes PART ONE: Section "B 17. Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of the integumentary system? A. excretion B. protection C. sensation D. vitamin C synthesis 18. What tissue composes the epidermis of the skin? A. nonkeratinized simple squamous epithelium B. nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium C. keratinized stratified squamous epithelium D. transitional epithelium of cell junction bands together adjacent cells, making the epidermis stronger? A. desmosome B. gap junction C. tight junction D. occluding junction 20. Thin skin contains: A. two more layers of keratinocytes than thick skin. B. one C. the same layers of keratinoeytes as thick skin. more layer of keratinocytes than thick skin. D. one less layer of keratinocytes than thick skin. on our fingers, toes, palms, and soles created by: 21. We have unique patterns A. cleavage lines. B. Merkel cells. C. dendritic (Langerhans) cells. D. epidermal ridges. ommon type of skin cancer, which results in the formation of a nodule with a central of 22. What is the most "crater" that ulcerates? A. malignant melanoma B. squamous cell carcinoma C. basal cell carcinoma D. lipoma

Explanation / Answer

16. Option A is correct. The supportive cells of nervous tissue are called neuroglial cells.

17. Option C is correct. Synthesis of vitamin C is not a function of the integumentary system.

18) Option C is correct. The epidermis of the skin is composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.

19) Option A is correct. Desmosome bands together adjacent cells, making the epidermis stronger.