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SHORT ANSWER QUESTION #7: According to course materials only, what organ(s) is(are) involved in the synthesis of vitamin D? (3pts) NOTE: When writing your short answer response, I am not looking for what Google or Chat GPT (or other generative AI applications) provide you as an answer to this question. Only responses derived from course materials shall be accepted for grading. 

The three layers of the skin, from superficial to deep, are the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.   

Eccrine glands (sometimes called apocrine glands) are the primary gland involved in thermoregulation.  

Sebum functions to ____.   

ESSAY QUESTION #1: According to course materials only, list and explain the four types of epidermal cells. (4pts) NOTE: When writing your essay response, be sure to write in essay format. Points shall be deducted with improper use of grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. I further expect to see well-constructed sentences with no errors in mechanics. Further, I am not looking for what Google or Chat GPT (or other generative AI applications) provide you as an answer to this question. Only responses derived directly from course materials shall be accepted for grading. 

Exocrine glands that release their oily secretion directly into hair follicles are called _____.   

The papillary layer of the dermis is responsible for the tension lines of the skin.   

Associated with each hair follicle you will find three things: ____, ____, and ____.   

The subcutaneous layer (hypodermis) is sometimes termed a “shock absorber” because it _________.   

Please describe the role of sports and athletes in this country’s quest for racial equality (limit your description to the historical period we’ve discussed).