Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

5. Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System

Anatomy & Physiology

5. Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System

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Multiple Choice

The live tissue at the base of the nail is called the:

Nail bed

Cuticle

Lunula

Nail matrix

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Step 1: Understand the anatomy of the nail structure. The nail is composed of several parts, including the nail plate, nail bed, cuticle, lunula, and nail matrix. Each part has a specific function and location.

Step 2: Define the nail matrix. The nail matrix is the live tissue located at the base of the nail. It is responsible for producing new nail cells, which push the older cells forward to form the visible nail plate.

Step 3: Differentiate between the nail matrix and other parts of the nail. For example, the nail bed is the skin beneath the nail plate, the cuticle is the protective layer at the base of the nail, and the lunula is the visible crescent-shaped area at the base of the nail plate.

Step 4: Recognize that the nail matrix is the correct answer because it is the live tissue responsible for nail growth, located at the base of the nail.

Step 5: Apply this knowledge to similar questions by identifying the specific functions and locations of nail structures to determine the correct answer.