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

All of the following structures are considered to be accessory structures of the skin EXCEPT:

Hair follicles

Nails

Sweat glands

Epidermis

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Step 1: Begin by understanding the term 'accessory structures of the skin.' These are structures that are not part of the main layers of the skin but are associated with its function, such as hair follicles, nails, and sweat glands.

Step 2: Recall the main layers of the skin: the epidermis (outermost layer), dermis (middle layer), and hypodermis (subcutaneous layer). The epidermis is a primary layer of the skin, not an accessory structure.

Step 3: Review the functions of accessory structures. Hair follicles produce hair, nails protect the tips of fingers and toes, and sweat glands help regulate body temperature and excrete waste. These are all considered accessory structures because they support the skin's functions.

Step 4: Compare the epidermis to accessory structures. The epidermis is a fundamental layer of the skin itself, responsible for protection and serving as a barrier, whereas accessory structures are additional components that aid the skin's functions.

Step 5: Conclude that the epidermis is not an accessory structure of the skin because it is a primary layer of the skin, unlike hair follicles, nails, and sweat glands, which are accessory structures.