Equine Physiology Workbook

CHAPTER 4 REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What makes up the integumentary system? ____________________________________

2. What are the functions of the Integumentary system? ___________________________

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3. Why is the skin considered an organ? _________________________________________

4. Why is the hypodermis not considered part of the skin? __________________________

5. Briefly describe the cell types that make up the epidermis.

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6. List the 5 layers of the epidermis and 1 important thing about each layer.

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7. Describe the 2 regions of the dermis. _________________________________________

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8. What makes up the accessory structures of the skin? ____________________________

9. Describe the anatomy of hair. _______________________________________________

10. What are errector pili muscles? ______________________________________________

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