Exam 5: Integumentary System

All skin cells in the epidermis are dead.

Match each item to its definition below. a.cyanosis e.erythema b.jaundice f.pallor c.bronzing g.hematoma d.albinism -Abnormal redness of the skin

Which statement best describes the life cycle of an epidermal cell?

Match each item to its definition below. a.cyanosis e.erythema b.jaundice f.pallor c.bronzing g.hematoma d.albinism -Yellow discoloration of skin

Apocrine glands contain a duct that leads to a hair follicle.

Match each item to its definition below. a.cyanosis e.erythema b.jaundice f.pallor c.bronzing g.hematoma d.albinism -Blue tint to the skin

Match each item to the statement listed below. a.epidermis f.stratum corneum b.cutaneous membrane g.melanin c.dermis h.papillae d.stratum basale i.ceruminous gland e.keratin j.eccrine gland -Inner layer of the skin

A burn that involves only the epidermis is classified as

Which skin layer contains nerve endings, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands?

Match each item to its definition below. a.cyanosis e.erythema b.jaundice f.pallor c.bronzing g.hematoma d.albinism -Bluish, black, or yellowish mark on the skin

Match each item to the statement listed below. a.epidermis f.stratum corneum b.cutaneous membrane g.melanin c.dermis h.papillae d.stratum basale i.ceruminous gland e.keratin j.eccrine gland -Inner layer of epidermis

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. Items may be used more than once. a.basal cell b.squamous cell c.melanoma -Cancer that can start out as a mole

Which function of the skin keeps bacteria from entering the body?

Which skin layer receives oxygen and nutrients by diffusion from the skin layer beneath it?

New skin cells are produced in the

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. Items may be used more than once. a.basal cell b.squamous cell c.melanoma -Cancer arising from epithelial cells

Because the skin acts as a barrier, medications are not readily absorbed.

Why are some full-thickness burns not painful initially?

Match each item to the statement listed below. a.epidermis f.stratum corneum b.cutaneous membrane g.melanin c.dermis h.papillae d.stratum basale i.ceruminous gland e.keratin j.eccrine gland -Protects nucleus from sun damage

Which glands have the most important role in maintaining constant core temperature?