EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
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Question
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One square inch of skin contains 2 sensory apparatuses for cold and 12 for heat.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -One square inch of skin contains 2 sensory apparatuses for cold and 12 for heat. The accessory organs of the integumentary system are the oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair and nails.
Detailed explanation-2: -Every square inch of skin contains 20 feet of blood vessels, 100 oil glands and 650 sweat glands. It also contains more than 1, 000 nerve endings that sense touch, pain, temperature and pressure.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your integumentary system is your body’s outer layer. It consists of your skin, hair, nails and glands. These organs and structures are your first line of defense against bacteria and help protect you from injury and sunlight.
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