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HESI A2 Version 2, ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, Health
Information Systems , Complete Preparation Practice
Test Questions, Questions 25 ( Update) ( d)
Questions and
1. The names of the three layers of skin are,
a. Proton, neuron, nucleus.
b. Epidural, Mitochondria, chromosome
c. Inner, outer, local
d. Epidermis, dermis and sub dermis.
D
The human skin (integumentary) is composed of a minimum of 3 major layers
of tissue, theEpidermis, the Dermis and Hypodermis.
2. Which sub-layer of skin gives it flexibility?
a. The dermis
b. Epidermis
c. Subdermis
d. Dermatology
A
The dermis is the middle layer of skin, composed of dense irregular connective
tissues such as collagen with elastin arranged in a diffusely bundled and woven
pattern. These layers serve to give elasticity to the integument, allowing
stretching and conferring flexibility, while also resistingdistortions, wrinkling,
and sagging.
3. An example of a minor ailment of the integumentary system is,
a. Skin cancer
b. Acne
c. Common cold
d. Flu
B