Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning the subcutaneous layer is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The subcutaneous layer can also be referred to as the hypodermis. 
B)  The subcutaneous layer is composed of dense connective tissue with collagen and elastin fibers. 
C)  The main cell types of the subcutaneous layer are fibroblasts, adipocytes, and macrophages. 
D)  The subcutaneous layer attaches the skin to underlying bone and muscle. 
E)  The subcutaneous layer is a site of lipid storage. 
A)  The subcutaneous layer can also be referred to as the hypodermis. 
B)  The subcutaneous layer is composed of dense connective tissue with collagen and elastin fibers. 
C)  The main cell types of the subcutaneous layer are fibroblasts, adipocytes, and macrophages. 
D)  The subcutaneous layer attaches the skin to underlying bone and muscle. 
E)  The subcutaneous layer is a site of lipid storage. B

Question 2

This layer of skin is composed of keratinocytes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Epidermis 
B)  Reticular layer 
C)  Papillary layer 
D)  Dermis 
E)  Subcutaneous layer 
A)  Epidermis 
B)  Reticular layer 
C)  Papillary layer 
D)  Dermis 
E)  Subcutaneous layer A

Question 3

Which layer of the epidermis is found in only a few areas of the body?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The distal portion of the nail is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nail root 
B)  nail body 
C)  nail fold 
D)  eponychium 
E)  hyponychium 
A)  nail root 
B)  nail body 
C)  nail fold 
D)  eponychium 
E)  hyponychium

Question 5

Which of the following people would have the greatest risk of developing skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 31-year old dark-skinned male 
B)  A 68-year old male with blond hair and blue eyes 
C)  A 23-year old female with blond hair and hazel eyes 
D)  A 55-year old male with brown hair and brown eyes 
A)  A 31-year old dark-skinned male 
B)  A 68-year old male with blond hair and blue eyes 
C)  A 23-year old female with blond hair and hazel eyes 
D)  A 55-year old male with brown hair and brown eyes

Question 6

Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melanoma 
B)  Albinism 
C)  Dermatitis 
D)  Cyanosis 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Melanoma 
B)  Albinism 
C)  Dermatitis 
D)  Cyanosis 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 7

-The diagram illustrates accessory structures of the skin. What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sebaceous gland 
B)  Eccrine sweat gland 
C)  Duct of eccrine sweat gland 
D)  Sweat pore 
E)  Hair follicle 
A)  Sebaceous gland 
B)  Eccrine sweat gland 
C)  Duct of eccrine sweat gland 
D)  Sweat pore 
E)  Hair follicle

Question 8

Identify the functions of the integumentary system. (Check all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood cell production 
B)  Resistance to infection 
C)  Sensation of environmental stimuli 
D)  Thermoregulation 
E)  Vitamin E synthesis 
A)  Blood cell production 
B)  Resistance to infection 
C)  Sensation of environmental stimuli 
D)  Thermoregulation 
E)  Vitamin E synthesis

Question 9

-What does structure "D" represent on the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hair follicle 
B)  Arrector pili 
C)  Epidermis and dermis 
D)  Subcutaneous tissue 
E)  Sebaceous gland 
A)  Hair follicle 
B)  Arrector pili 
C)  Epidermis and dermis 
D)  Subcutaneous tissue 
E)  Sebaceous gland

Question 10

Damage to which portion of a hair follicle will most affect hair growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hair shaft 
B)  Dermal root sheath 
C)  Hair bulb 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Hair shaft 
B)  Dermal root sheath 
C)  Hair bulb 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 11

The layer of epidermis that undergoes mitosis and forms new epidermal cells is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stratum basale 
B)  stratum granulosum 
C)  stratum lucidum 
D)  stratum corneum 
E)  stratum dermum 
A)  stratum basale 
B)  stratum granulosum 
C)  stratum lucidum 
D)  stratum corneum 
E)  stratum dermum

Question 12

Which of the following is not considered a type of skin gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sebaceous glands 
B)  Salivary glands 
C)  Ceruminous glands 
D)  Mammary glands 
E)  Sweat glands 
A)  Sebaceous glands 
B)  Salivary glands 
C)  Ceruminous glands 
D)  Mammary glands 
E)  Sweat glands

Question 13

Ringworm is an infection of the skin, hair, and nails caused by a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bacterium 
B)  virus 
C)  parasite 
D)  fungus 
E)  inflammation 
A)  bacterium 
B)  virus 
C)  parasite 
D)  fungus 
E)  inflammation

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding melanin is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  During pregnancy, melanin production is increased. 
B)  Both melanocytes and keratinocytes produce melanin. 
C)  In Addison disease, less melanin is produced. 
D)  Men produce more melanin than women. 
E)  Melanin is a white pigment. 
A)  During pregnancy, melanin production is increased. 
B)  Both melanocytes and keratinocytes produce melanin. 
C)  In Addison disease, less melanin is produced. 
D)  Men produce more melanin than women. 
E)  Melanin is a white pigment.

Question 15

Which of the following hair colors is the result of a decrease in melanin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Black 
B)  Brown 
C)  Red 
D)  White 
E)  Auburn 
A)  Black 
B)  Brown 
C)  Red 
D)  White 
E)  Auburn

Question 16

Inflammation of the skin is called dermatitis or ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  psoriasis 
B)  decubitus ulcer 
C)  bullae 
D)  vitiligo 
E)  eczema 
A)  psoriasis 
B)  decubitus ulcer 
C)  bullae 
D)  vitiligo 
E)  eczema

Question 17

The activity of apocrine sweat glands

Accepted Answer

A)  produces cerumen. 
B)  leads to body odor. 
C)  gives the skin a healthy glow. 
D)  produces sweat on the palm of the hand. 
E)  produces an oily secretion. 
A)  produces cerumen. 
B)  leads to body odor. 
C)  gives the skin a healthy glow. 
D)  produces sweat on the palm of the hand. 
E)  produces an oily secretion.

Question 18

The ________ is a major site of lipid storage in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermis 
B)  reticular layer 
C)  papillary layer 
D)  dermis 
E)  subcutaneous layer 
A)  epidermis 
B)  reticular layer 
C)  papillary layer 
D)  dermis 
E)  subcutaneous layer

Question 19

Which of the following factors do NOT directly determine the amount nor rate of melanin production in an individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposure to light 
B)  Genetic factors 
C)  Hormones levels 
D)  Ingestion of dark, leafy vegetables 
E)  Physical fitness 
A)  Exposure to light 
B)  Genetic factors 
C)  Hormones levels 
D)  Ingestion of dark, leafy vegetables 
E)  Physical fitness

Question 20

Barney sat on a hot camp stove while on a camping trip. The burn was painful and blistered. What type of burn did Barney experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  First degree 
B)  Second degree 
C)  Third degree 
D)  Fourth degree 
E)  Fifth degree 
A)  First degree 
B)  Second degree 
C)  Third degree 
D)  Fourth degree 
E)  Fifth degree

Exam 5: Integumentary System

Which of the following statements concerning the subcutaneous layer is false?

This layer of skin is composed of keratinocytes.

Which layer of the epidermis is found in only a few areas of the body?

The distal portion of the nail is the ________.

Which of the following people would have the greatest risk of developing skin cancer?

Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the skin?

-The diagram illustrates accessory structures of the skin. What does "C" represent?

Identify the functions of the integumentary system. (Check all that apply.)

-What does structure "D" represent on the diagram?

Damage to which portion of a hair follicle will most affect hair growth?

The layer of epidermis that undergoes mitosis and forms new epidermal cells is the ________.

Which of the following is not considered a type of skin gland?

Ringworm is an infection of the skin, hair, and nails caused by a/an ________.

Which of the following statements regarding melanin is true?

Which of the following hair colors is the result of a decrease in melanin?

Inflammation of the skin is called dermatitis or ________.

The activity of apocrine sweat glands

The ________ is a major site of lipid storage in the body.

Which of the following factors do NOT directly determine the amount nor rate of melanin production in an individual?

Barney sat on a hot camp stove while on a camping trip. The burn was painful and blistered. What type of burn did Barney experience?

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