All of the following are true regarding the functions of the integumentary system except:

Outermost layer of the skin made up of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium:

All of the following are true regarding the hypodermis except:

Refers to the deepest layer of the epidermis and receives the most adequate nutrition from diffusion from the dermis

Refers to the outermost layer of the epidermis which consists of dead keratinized aquamous cells:

Refers to the thickening of stratum corneum over bony prominences

Occurs when excessive stratum corneum cells sloughs from the skin particularly the scalp:

The integumentary system plays a role in temperature regulation by:

Group of pigments responsible for skin, hair and eye color:

Filipinas, a 27 year old woman on her 6^th month of pregnancy is concerned why her forehead, neck,  armpits and chests are visibly getting darker, you will base your answer with the knowledge that this is influenced by:

The darkening of these areas during pregnancy including the genitalia, cheek bones and nipples is referred to as:

Dark line that is visibly more pronounced during pregnancy as a result of increased estrogen levels and located in the lower abdomen between the umbilical and pubic regions.

Refers to the condition characterized by the deficiency or absence of melanin

 Lines that are visible through the epidermis as the result of damage to the dermis due to the overstretching of the skin:

 Refers to the yellow to orange pigment found in plants such as squash and carrots.

All of the following are true regarding hair except:

Contraction of these accessory skin structures causes  the hair to stand and also produces a raised area of the skin called “goose bumps”.

 Main structural component of the dermis which is responsible for the toughness and strength of the dermal layer.

Refers to the fine, downy hair that covers the fetus that appears on the 6th month of gestation:

Refers to the part of the hair that is visible above the skin surface: