13) A dendritic or Langerhans cell is a specialized A) squamous epithelial cell

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13) A dendritic or Langerhans cell is a specialized A) squamous epithelial cell B) phagocytic cell C) nerve cell D) melanocyte 14) Which layer of tissue is damaged in a first-degree burn? A) epidermis B) dermis C) hypodermis D) both the epidermis and dermis 15) Which of the following examples listed below illustrates homeostasis maintained by a negative feedback? A) The near waterproof secretions of glycolipids that is released by cells in the straturm granulosum. B) The secretion of antibacterial compounds in sebum. C) Release of chemical signals by keratinocytes that have been damaged by UV light that will increase the production of melanin. D) Removal of nitrogenous compounds like urea within the sweat. 16) A patient has skin that is slightly blue in color. A likely treatment for this person might be A) increasing fluids through IV therapy B) giving the patient supplemental oxygen by mask encouraging the patient to eat more orange colored vegetables (rich in beta carotene) D) exposing the patient to more sunlight 17) Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of the skin? A) Delivers important information about our environmental conditions to our brains. B) Conducts endergonic metabolic chemical reactions using the suns energy to initiate vitamin D synthesis. C) Holds a portion of the bloods total volume to be shunted (diverted) to other organs when needed. D) Gives the body its overall shape, loss of this function can be seen with the drooping of skin with age. 18) All of the following will help the skin to fight infection but one. Which of the following will have little effect on the skin's ability to fight infection? A) Greater production of melanin. B) Increased secretions of defensins from skin cells. C) Greater production of keratinocytes resulting in more layers of the stratum corneum. D) More tight junctions between keratinocytes of the stratum corneum

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13. option b

14. option a

15.option c

16. option b

17.option c

18.option a

19.option b

20.option d

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