Accutane (Isotretinoin) is a prescriptive drug used for treatment of severe acne by reducing the production of sebum
However this drug tends to have significant side effects including increased intracranial pressure, depression, clinical hepatitis and acute pancreatitis. Based on what you have learned about sebum, what would be the side effects of decreased sebum production for the integumentary system? Check all that apply.
What will be an ideal response?
__X__
Increased infections
__X__
Brittle hair
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Oily skin
__X__
Increased water loss from skin
__X__
Cracked skin
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Match the following:
A) Cutaneous membrane B) Endothelium C) Serous membrane D) Mucous membrane 1) The epithelial membrane that lines the closed ventral cavities of the body. 2) The epithelial membrane that lines body cavities open to the exterior. 3) Consists of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. 4) Found lining the digestive and respiratory tracts. 5) Makes up the pleura and pericardium.
The major types of veins are ____________, ____________, and ______
A. superficial veins, sinuses, and anastomoses B. anastomoses, trunks, and sinuses C. superficial veins, deep veins, and anastomoses D. deep veins, trunks, and sinuses E. superficial veins, deep veins, and sinuses
In the case of severe blood loss, additional sites in which red blood cells can be formed arise because ________ can change into red bone marrow.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Identify the thin protective mucous membrane composed of stratified squamous epithelium with numerous goblet cells
a) A and B b) B and D c) C and A d) D and C e) B and E