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Which of the following is a major concern following a burn injury to the integumentary system?
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5. Integumentary System
Introduction to the Integumentary System
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Which structure is a type of sweat gland in the integumentary system?
A
Eccrine gland
B
Meissner's corpuscle
C
Arrector pili muscle
D
Sebaceous gland
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Step 1: Begin by understanding the integumentary system, which includes the skin and its associated structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, hair follicles, and sensory receptors.
Step 2: Identify the function of sweat glands. Sweat glands are responsible for producing sweat to regulate body temperature and excrete waste products. There are two main types: eccrine glands and apocrine glands.
Step 3: Focus on the eccrine gland, which is a type of sweat gland. Eccrine glands are distributed widely across the body and are primarily involved in thermoregulation by secreting sweat directly onto the skin surface.
Step 4: Examine the other options provided: Meissner's corpuscle is a sensory receptor for light touch, the arrector pili muscle is responsible for causing hair to stand (goosebumps), and sebaceous glands secrete sebum (oil) to lubricate the skin and hair. None of these are sweat glands.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct structure that is a type of sweat gland in the integumentary system is the eccrine gland.
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