Question 1

Why might someone pale when they are exposed to a cold temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vasodilation has occurred 
B)  Vasoconstriction has occurred 
C)  Purely psychological 
D)  Dehydration of the stratum corneum 
E)  Constriction of the dermal collagen and elastic fibers 
A)  Vasodilation has occurred 
B)  Vasoconstriction has occurred 
C)  Purely psychological 
D)  Dehydration of the stratum corneum 
E)  Constriction of the dermal collagen and elastic fibers

Question 2

Nails are hard derivatives formed from the stratum ________ of the epidermis.

Accepted Answer

A)  granulosum 
B)  basale 
C)  lucidum 
D)  corneum 
E)  spinosum 
A)  granulosum 
B)  basale 
C)  lucidum 
D)  corneum 
E)  spinosum

Question 3

Fingernails are helpful in protecting the distal tips of fingers and in grasping small objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Keratinocytes are

Accepted Answer

A)  the most abundant cell type in the epidermis. 
B)  found throughout all epidermal strata. 
C)  sometimes alive and sometimes dead, depending on where they are found. 
D)  able to synthesize the protein keratin. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  the most abundant cell type in the epidermis. 
B)  found throughout all epidermal strata. 
C)  sometimes alive and sometimes dead, depending on where they are found. 
D)  able to synthesize the protein keratin. 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 5

The process of keratinization begins in the stratum granulosum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of these are functions of hair?
A: Sensory reception
B: Heat retention
C: Immune function
D: Protection
E: Formation of Vitamin D3

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Within the body, carotene is converted to

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A, which is important for auditory function. 
B)  vitamin E, which is important for auditory function 
C)  vitamin E, which is important for visual function. 
D)  vitamin A, which is important for visual function. 
A)  vitamin A, which is important for auditory function. 
B)  vitamin E, which is important for auditory function 
C)  vitamin E, which is important for visual function. 
D)  vitamin A, which is important for visual function.

Question 8

Sweat and sebaceous glands develop from the

Accepted Answer

A)  stratum corneum. 
B)  stratum basale of the epidermis. 
C)  hypodermis. 
D)  reticular layer. 
E)  papillary layer of the dermis. 
A)  stratum corneum. 
B)  stratum basale of the epidermis. 
C)  hypodermis. 
D)  reticular layer. 
E)  papillary layer of the dermis.

Question 9

Sensory receptors in the dermis detect touch, temperature, and light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ is a fine, unpigmented, downy hair that first appears on the fetus in the last trimester of development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a fine, unpigmented, downy hair...

Question 11

The secretion of ________ sweat glands is viscous, cloudy, and rich in proteins and lipids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The secretion of ________ sweat glands is...

Question 12

Immune cells of the epidermis tend to be found in the stratum

Accepted Answer

A)  granulosum. 
B)  lucidum. 
C)  spinosum. 
D)  basale. 
E)  corneum. 
A)  granulosum. 
B)  lucidum. 
C)  spinosum. 
D)  basale. 
E)  corneum.

Question 13

Melanocyte cytoplasmic processes transfer pigment granules into stratum basal keratinocytes; these pigment granules shield the nuclear DNA from UV radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Another name for the cuticle is the

Accepted Answer

A)  eponychium. 
B)  hyponychium. 
C)  nail bed. 
D)  nail matrix. 
E)  nail root. 
A)  eponychium. 
B)  hyponychium. 
C)  nail bed. 
D)  nail matrix. 
E)  nail root.

Question 15

Lines of cleavage are a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  the alignment of dermal papillae. 
B)  the orientation of collagen fibers in the dermis. 
C)  the alignment of epidermal ridges. 
D)  wounds to the epidermis such as hemangiomas. 
A)  the alignment of dermal papillae. 
B)  the orientation of collagen fibers in the dermis. 
C)  the alignment of epidermal ridges. 
D)  wounds to the epidermis such as hemangiomas.

Question 16

Among the components of the dermis are
A: sweat glands
B: hair follicles
C: collagen fibers
D: sensory nerve endings
E: arrector pili muscles

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

In response to severe injuries or burns, the body may repair itself by producing scar tissue to fill the damaged area. This process is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In response to severe injuries or burns,...

Question 18

Sudoriferous glands and ________ glands are examples of exocrine glands in the skin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sudoriferous glands and ________ glands are examples...

Question 19

Blood capillaries that supply nourishment for the epidermis are located in the

Accepted Answer

A)  dermal papillae. 
B)  epidermal ridges. 
C)  reticular connective tissue. 
D)  epidermis proper. 
E)  subcutaneous layer. 
A)  dermal papillae. 
B)  epidermal ridges. 
C)  reticular connective tissue. 
D)  epidermis proper. 
E)  subcutaneous layer.

Question 20

-Which number indicates the reticular layer of the dermis?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 6: Integumentary System

Why might someone pale when they are exposed to a cold temperature?

Nails are hard derivatives formed from the stratum ________ of the epidermis.

Fingernails are helpful in protecting the distal tips of fingers and in grasping small objects.

Keratinocytes are

The process of keratinization begins in the stratum granulosum.

Which of these are functions of hair? A: Sensory reception B: Heat retention C: Immune function D: Protection E: Formation of Vitamin D3

Within the body, carotene is converted to

Sweat and sebaceous glands develop from the

Sensory receptors in the dermis detect touch, temperature, and light.

________ is a fine, unpigmented, downy hair that first appears on the fetus in the last trimester of development.

The secretion of ________ sweat glands is viscous, cloudy, and rich in proteins and lipids.

Immune cells of the epidermis tend to be found in the stratum

Melanocyte cytoplasmic processes transfer pigment granules into stratum basal keratinocytes; these pigment granules shield the nuclear DNA from UV radiation.

Another name for the cuticle is the

Lines of cleavage are a result of

Among the components of the dermis are A: sweat glands B: hair follicles C: collagen fibers D: sensory nerve endings E: arrector pili muscles

In response to severe injuries or burns, the body may repair itself by producing scar tissue to fill the damaged area. This process is called ________.

Sudoriferous glands and ________ glands are examples of exocrine glands in the skin.

Blood capillaries that supply nourishment for the epidermis are located in the

-Which number indicates the reticular layer of the dermis?

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