1. Lamellar granules release a water-repellant sealant onto thesurface of the keratinocytes.
2. _______ perspiration is water loss that cannot be seen andoccurs through evaporation of water from the interstitial fluid andsweat gland pores.
3. Which one of the following is not correct aboutbeta-carotene?
| It is used by the body to produce vitamin A. |
| It is stored in fatty areas with other water-solublechemicals. |
| It is yellow-orange in color. |
| It is obtained through the diet. |
4. Vitamin D3 will cause the intestines to absorb more calciumfrom food.
5. Which one of the following is not true about sebaceousglands?
| Their secretion inhibits bacterial growth on the skin. |
| The majority secrete their secretion directly to the skinsurface. |
| Their secretion consists of lipids, proteins, andelectrolytes. |
| None exist on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet. |
6. The ____________ is considered to be a blood reservoirbecause it stores a large volume of blood within its veins.
7. Hair color is genetically determined but canbe influenced by hormones and chemicals, such as those used inchemotherapy.
8. Sweat has the ability to kill bacteria on the skin'ssurface.
9. ___________ glands produce protective ear wax within theexternal acoustic meatus.
