Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. A physician is often able to detect homeostatic imbalances in the body by observing changes in the skin color.
2. When an individual is exposed to extremely low air temperatures, the dermal blood vessels will dilate so that blood and heat will be dissipated.
3. Regardless of race, all human beings have about the same number of melanocytes.
4. Ceruminous glands are modified merocrine glands.
5. The stratum corneum (outermost layer of skin) is a zone of approximately four layers of viable cells that are able to synthesize proteins that keep the outer layer of skin smooth and soft.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE
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