Question 1

what is adipose tissue?

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connective tissue made of fat cells

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connective tissue made of lymphoid cells

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epithelial tissue made of fibrous cells

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fatty tissue made of elastic cells

Question 2

where is adipose tissue found?

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between the dermis and muscle layer

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between the epidermis and dermis

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a very thick covering around the organs

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below the muscle layer

Question 3

what can be absorbed through the skin?

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medication and fatty substances e.g. oils

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collagen and elastin

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keratin and water

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UV light and melanin

Question 4

what does the skin produce in response to UV light?

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melanin and Vitamin D

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keratin and vitamin C

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elastin and vitamin D

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collagen and vitamin B

Question 5

what is secretion?

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production of a substance needed for a function e.g. sebum to lubricate the skin

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to hide something

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removal of waste products

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regulate fluid retention

Question 6

what is the function of the sensory nerve endings in the skin?

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to send messages to the brain e.g. to help prevent  damage or injury

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to create a movement

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control digestive processes

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to regulate hormones

Question 7

what is the structure that secretes onto the surface of the skin?

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sebaceous gland

Question 8

what is the structure attached to the side of the hair follicle called?

Accepted Answer

arrector pili

Question 9

which is the 2nd layer from the bottom called?

Accepted Answer

stratum spinosum (prickly layer)

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stratum granulosum (granular layer)

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stratum corneum (horny layer)

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stratum lucidum (clear layer)

Question 10

which is the second from the top layer?

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stratum lucidum (clear layer)

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stratum spinosum (prickly layer)

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stratum germinativum (basal layer)

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stratum granulosum (granular layer)

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