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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 6 The Integumentary System

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Free nerve endings of sensory neurons respond to ________.

A) pain and temperature sensations
B) deep pressure sensations
C) light touch sensations
D) Sensory neurons in the skin do not respond to stimuli.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free
The protein that makes the skin water resistant is ________.

A) melanin
B) keratin
C) elastin
D) collagen

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Free
Which of the following explains why tattoos are permanent?

A) Tattoo ink is deposited into the epidermis. These skin cells shed over time.
B) Tattoo ink is deposited into the hypodermis. Unlike the epidermis, cells in this region do not shed over time.
C) Tattoo ink is deposited into the epidermis. Unlike the dermis, cells in this region do not shed over time.
D) Tattoo ink is deposited into the dermis. Unlike the epidermis, cells in this region do not shed over time.

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