Question 1

The structure responsible for pulling on the follicle and causing "goose bumps" is the

Accepted Answer

A)  external root sheath. 
B)  internal root sheath. 
C)  epithelial root sheath. 
D)  arrector pili muscle. 
E)  papilla. 
A)  external root sheath. 
B)  internal root sheath. 
C)  epithelial root sheath. 
D)  arrector pili muscle. 
E)  papilla.

Question 2

The cells that contract and squeeze sweat glands causing them to discharge their accumulated secretions are called ________ cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cells that contract and squeeze sweat...

Question 3

What type of stimulus is detected by the sensory receptors of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heat 
B)  Cold 
C)  Pressure 
D)  Vibration 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Heat 
B)  Cold 
C)  Pressure 
D)  Vibration 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 4

A ________, also called a mole, is a harmless, localized overgrowth of melanin-forming cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________, also called a mole, is...

Question 5

The function of melanin in the skin is to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce water loss. 
B)  prevent infections. 
C)  help regulate body temperature. 
D)  protect against UV light. 
E)  keep the epidermis soft and pliable. 
A)  reduce water loss. 
B)  prevent infections. 
C)  help regulate body temperature. 
D)  protect against UV light. 
E)  keep the epidermis soft and pliable.

Question 6

Sweat gland secretion occurs in response to stimulation by the ________ division of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sweat gland secretion occurs in response to...

Question 7

Sebum is a secretion that

Accepted Answer

A)  cools the skin and eliminates certain drugs. 
B)  lubricates skin and helps defend against bacteria. 
C)  maintains water balance through waterproofing the skin. 
D)  acts as a pheremone once reproductive maturity is reached. 
A)  cools the skin and eliminates certain drugs. 
B)  lubricates skin and helps defend against bacteria. 
C)  maintains water balance through waterproofing the skin. 
D)  acts as a pheremone once reproductive maturity is reached.

Question 8

Compared to a young adult, an older individual has ________ skin.

Accepted Answer

A)  thicker 
B)  thinner 
A)  thicker 
B)  thinner

Question 9

Granulation tissue is

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular connective tissue. 
B)  avascular connective tissue. 
C)  vascular epithelial tissue. 
D)  avascular epithelial tissue. 
A)  vascular connective tissue. 
B)  avascular connective tissue. 
C)  vascular epithelial tissue. 
D)  avascular epithelial tissue.

Question 10

During the fetal period, sebum from the sebaceous glands mixes with the cells of the sloughed off periderm to form the vernix caseosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Production of this vitamin requires skin exposure to the sun. This vitamin is crucial for regulation of calcium and phosphate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B12 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D 
E)  Vitamin E 
A)  Vitamin A 
B)  Vitamin B12 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin D 
E)  Vitamin E

Question 12

Another name for the skin is the ________ membrane.

Accepted Answer

A)  serous 
B)  parietal 
C)  mucous 
D)  cutaneous 
E)  visceral 
A)  serous 
B)  parietal 
C)  mucous 
D)  cutaneous 
E)  visceral

Question 13

The police science of fingerprinting takes advantage of the unique pattern of ________ ridges found on human fingers, toes, palms, and soles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The police science of fingerprinting takes advantage...

Question 14

The epidermis exhibits variations among different body regions within a single individual, as well as differences between individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the composition of the subcutaneous layer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adipose connective tissue 
B)  Areolar connective tissue 
C)  Dense irregular connective tissue 
D)  Areolar connective tissue and dense irregular connective tissue 
E)  Areolar connective tissue and adipose connective tissue 
A)  Adipose connective tissue 
B)  Areolar connective tissue 
C)  Dense irregular connective tissue 
D)  Areolar connective tissue and dense irregular connective tissue 
E)  Areolar connective tissue and adipose connective tissue

Question 16

-Which number indicates the hair papilla?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 17

Normally, skin color results from a combination of
A: melanin
B: hemoglobin
C: bilirubin
D: carotene

Accepted Answer

A)  a, b, d 
B)  a, c, d 
C)  a, d 
D)  a, b, c 
E)  b, c, d 
A)  a, b, d 
B)  a, c, d 
C)  a, d 
D)  a, b, c 
E)  b, c, d

Question 18

The epidermis derives from

Accepted Answer

A)  mesoderm. 
B)  ectoderm. 
C)  mesenchyme. 
D)  granulation tissue. 
A)  mesoderm. 
B)  ectoderm. 
C)  mesenchyme. 
D)  granulation tissue.

Question 19

The stratum basale attaches to an underlying ________ membrane that separates the epidermis from the adjacent dermis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The stratum basale attaches to an underlying...

Question 20

Tactile (Merkel) cells are sensitive to

Accepted Answer

A)  sound. 
B)  light. 
C)  touch. 
D)  heat. 
E)  cold. 
A)  sound. 
B)  light. 
C)  touch. 
D)  heat. 
E)  cold.

Exam 6: Integumentary System

The structure responsible for pulling on the follicle and causing "goose bumps" is the

The cells that contract and squeeze sweat glands causing them to discharge their accumulated secretions are called ________ cells.

What type of stimulus is detected by the sensory receptors of the skin?

A ________, also called a mole, is a harmless, localized overgrowth of melanin-forming cells.

The function of melanin in the skin is to

Sweat gland secretion occurs in response to stimulation by the ________ division of the nervous system.

Sebum is a secretion that

Compared to a young adult, an older individual has ________ skin.

Granulation tissue is

During the fetal period, sebum from the sebaceous glands mixes with the cells of the sloughed off periderm to form the vernix caseosa.

Production of this vitamin requires skin exposure to the sun. This vitamin is crucial for regulation of calcium and phosphate.

Another name for the skin is the ________ membrane.

The police science of fingerprinting takes advantage of the unique pattern of ________ ridges found on human fingers, toes, palms, and soles.

The epidermis exhibits variations among different body regions within a single individual, as well as differences between individuals.

What is the composition of the subcutaneous layer?

-Which number indicates the hair papilla?

Normally, skin color results from a combination of A: melanin B: hemoglobin C: bilirubin D: carotene

The epidermis derives from

The stratum basale attaches to an underlying ________ membrane that separates the epidermis from the adjacent dermis.

Tactile (Merkel) cells are sensitive to

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