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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 5 Integumentary System

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Free
Redness of the skin can result from all of the following except:

A) the inflammatory response
B) anger or blushing
C) exposure to heat
D) exposure to cold
E) all of the circumstances listed are correct answers.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free
When exposed to the cold, the ears and nose may appear red. This is because

A) blood vessels in the nose and ears have constricted to conserve heat.
B) cyanosis occurs when blood flow slows down.
C) the nose and ears have a thicker, more keratinized stratum corneum than the rest of the face.
D) cold causes an inflammatory reaction in the nose and ears.
E) blood vessels dilate to prevent tissue damage from the cold.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Free
Fingerprints and footprints are produced by dermal projections into the epidermis called

A) striae.
B) cleavage lines.
C) papillae.
D) reticular lines.
E) subcutaneous tissue.

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