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Set 5 Integumentary System

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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The ________ layer is composed of dense irregular connective tissue whose strength and toughness results from abundant _________ fibers.

A)reticular; elastic
B)reticular; collagen
C)papillary; elastic
D)subcutaneous tissue; collagen

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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The skin pigment that provides protection from ultraviolet radiation is ________, which is produced by __________.

A)carotene; hypodermal cells
B)hemoglobin; blood cells
C)melanin; dermal cells
D)melanin; melanocytes

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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The epidermis is formed of _________ epithelium, and its superficial layer consists of dead cells filled with ________.

A)stratifed squamous; keratin
B)stratified columnar; keratin
C)stratified columnar; fat globules
D)stratified squamous; fat globules

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