HBS - Unit 5 (Skin & Immunity)

Front

What is the purpose / function of the skin? Options: protection, temperature maintenance, excretion and sensory reception, all of the choices

Back

all of the choices

Front

Which is the thin, most superficial layer of skin?

Back

Epidermis

Front

Which layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles?

Back

dermis

Front

Skin and eye color is due to a pigment called ____.

Back

Melanin

Front

What is the most painful type of burn? Options: First-degree burns, because the outer skin is so sensitive; Third-degree burns, because they are the most severe; Second-degree burns, because nerve endings are still intact even though tissue damage is severe; All types of burns are excruciatingly painful

Back

Second-degree burns, because nerve endings are still intact even though tissue damage is severe

Front

Place in order from outside to inside:
A.) Dermis;
B.) Epidermis;
C.) Subcutaneous tissue

Back

Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous tissue

Front

Two main organs of the lymph system: Spleen & Thymus, Tonsils & Thyroid

Back

Spleen & Thymus

Front

What are the oval-shaped structures that store lymphocytes and filter out pathogens?

Back

Lymph Nodes

Front

What is the purpose of antibodies?

Back

To fight infection

Front

FOREIGN PROTEIN/ STIMULATES IMMUNE RESPONSE

Back

ANTIGEN