Question 1

A bruise turns "black and blue" because of ______ in the dermis

Accepted Answer

broken blo

Question 2

Skin can regenerate effectively even after considerable damage has occurred because

Accepted Answer

A)  cells of the stratum germinativum cannot migrate to other positions in the skin. 
B)  fibroblasts in the dermis can give rise to new germinal cells in the epidermis. 
C)  the epidermis of the skin has a rich supply of small blood vessels. 
D)  stem cells persist in both epithelial and connective- tissue components of the skin even after injury. 
E)  contraction in the area of the injury brings cells of adjacent strata together. 
A)  cells of the stratum germinativum cannot migrate to other positions in the skin. 
B)  fibroblasts in the dermis can give rise to new germinal cells in the epidermis. 
C)  the epidermis of the skin has a rich supply of small blood vessels. 
D)  stem cells persist in both epithelial and connective- tissue components of the skin even after injury. 
E)  contraction in the area of the injury brings cells of adjacent strata together.

Question 3

Skin inflammation that primarily involves the papillary layer is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  dermatitis. 
B)  melanocytis. 
C)  papillitis. 
D)  epidermatitis. 
E)  superficialis. 
A)  dermatitis. 
B)  melanocytis. 
C)  papillitis. 
D)  epidermatitis. 
E)  superficialis.

Question 4

The combination of fibrin clot, fibroblasts, and extensive capillary network that is formed in injured skin is called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combination of fibrin clot, fibroblasts, and...

Question 5

Merocrine sweat contains ______to protect against bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A)  water 
B)  metabolic wastes 
C)  penicillin 
D)  organic nutrients 
E)  dermicidin 
A)  water 
B)  metabolic wastes 
C)  penicillin 
D)  organic nutrients 
E)  dermicidin

Question 6

Each of the following statements concerning sebaceous glands and sebum is true, except one. Identify the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Most sebaceous glands are coiled tubular glands. 
B)  Most sebaceous glands open into hair follicles. 
C)  Acne involves inflammation of sebaceous glands. 
D)  Sebum can function as an antibiotic. 
E)  Sebum functions to lubricate the hair and skin. 
A)  Most sebaceous glands are coiled tubular glands. 
B)  Most sebaceous glands open into hair follicles. 
C)  Acne involves inflammation of sebaceous glands. 
D)  Sebum can function as an antibiotic. 
E)  Sebum functions to lubricate the hair and skin.

Question 7

Sensible perspiration is produced by _________glands.

Accepted Answer

A)  ceruminous 
B)  sebaceous 
C)  apocrine sweat 
D)  merocrine sweat 
E)  mammary 
A)  ceruminous 
B)  sebaceous 
C)  apocrine sweat 
D)  merocrine sweat 
E)  mammary

Question 8

A new mother notices that her 6- month- old infant has a yellow- orange complexion. Fearful that the child may have jaundice, she takes him to her pediatrician. After examining the child and learning about the infant's diet, the pediatrician declares him perfectly healthy and advises the mother to watch the child's diet. What is likely the cause for the change in skin color?

Accepted Answer

The infant probably has a fondness for v

Question 9

Epidermal growth factor exerts which of these effects on the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

A)  accelerates tissue repair 
B)  stimulates keratin synthesis 
C)  speeds up glandular function 
D)  promotes cell division 
E)  all of the above 
A)  accelerates tissue repair 
B)  stimulates keratin synthesis 
C)  speeds up glandular function 
D)  promotes cell division 
E)  all of the above

Question 10

The layer of the skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves that are closest to the surface of the skin is the _______layer.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypodermal 
B)  subcutaneous 
C)  epidermal 
D)  reticular 
E)  papillary 
A)  hypodermal 
B)  subcutaneous 
C)  epidermal 
D)  reticular 
E)  papillary

Question 11

The layer of the skin that contains bundles of collagen and elastic fibers responsible for the strength of the skin is the____ layer.

Accepted Answer

A)  subcutaneous 
B)  reticular 
C)  papillary 
D)  epidermal 
E)  hypodermal 
A)  subcutaneous 
B)  reticular 
C)  papillary 
D)  epidermal 
E)  hypodermal

Question 12

Figure 5- 1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5- 1 to answer the following questions):
-Which layer is the primary barrier against environmental hazards?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Why is a subcutaneous injection with a hypodermic needle a useful method of administering drugs?

Accepted Answer

The subcutaneous layer has a l

Question 14

A common cause of dandruff is

Accepted Answer

A)  too many sebaceous glands. 
B)  inactive apocrine glands. 
C)  inactive eccrine glands. 
D)  lack of sebaceous glands. 
E)  inflammation around sebaceous glands. 
A)  too many sebaceous glands. 
B)  inactive apocrine glands. 
C)  inactive eccrine glands. 
D)  lack of sebaceous glands. 
E)  inflammation around sebaceous glands.

Question 15

_______are cells in the epidermis that are part of the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dendritic cells 
B)  Squamous cells 
C)  Merkel cells 
D)  Basal cells 
E)  Melanocytes 
A)  Dendritic cells 
B)  Squamous cells 
C)  Merkel cells 
D)  Basal cells 
E)  Melanocytes

Question 16

In a penetrating wound,_____ divide to produce mobile cells that repair the dermis.

Accepted Answer

A)  granulation cells 
B)  dendritic cells 
C)  muscle cells 
D)  macrophages 
E)  fibroblasts 
A)  granulation cells 
B)  dendritic cells 
C)  muscle cells 
D)  macrophages 
E)  fibroblasts

Question 17

______are fine hairs like "velvet") that lack pigment and cover much of the body surface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______are fine hairs like "velvet") that lack...

Question 18

The repair of the epidermis after a wound begins as basal cells produce new

Accepted Answer

A)  keratinocytes. 
B)  reticular fibers. 
C)  dense connective tissue. 
D)  collagen fibers. 
E)  elastic fibers. 
A)  keratinocytes. 
B)  reticular fibers. 
C)  dense connective tissue. 
D)  collagen fibers. 
E)  elastic fibers.

Question 19

A child who skins his knee in a fall has an)

Accepted Answer

A)  abrasion. 
B)  incision. 
C)  laceration. 
D)  contusion. 
E)  puncture. 
A)  abrasion. 
B)  incision. 
C)  laceration. 
D)  contusion. 
E)  puncture.

Question 20

When the arrector pili muscles contract,

Accepted Answer

A)  hairs are shed. 
B)  shivering occurs. 
C)  sweat is released from sweat glands. 
D)  "goose bumps" are formed. 
E)  the skin changes color. 
A)  hairs are shed. 
B)  shivering occurs. 
C)  sweat is released from sweat glands. 
D)  "goose bumps" are formed. 
E)  the skin changes color.

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

A bruise turns "black and blue" because of ______ in the dermis

Skin can regenerate effectively even after considerable damage has occurred because

Skin inflammation that primarily involves the papillary layer is termed

The combination of fibrin clot, fibroblasts, and extensive capillary network that is formed in injured skin is called _______.

Merocrine sweat contains ______to protect against bacteria.

Each of the following statements concerning sebaceous glands and sebum is true, except one. Identify the exception.

Sensible perspiration is produced by _________glands.

Epidermal growth factor exerts which of these effects on the epidermis?

The layer of the skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves that are closest to the surface of the skin is the _______layer.

The layer of the skin that contains bundles of collagen and elastic fibers responsible for the strength of the skin is the____ layer.

Figure 5- 1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5- 1 to answer the following questions): -Which layer is the primary barrier against environmental hazards?

Why is a subcutaneous injection with a hypodermic needle a useful method of administering drugs?

A common cause of dandruff is

_______are cells in the epidermis that are part of the immune system.

In a penetrating wound,_____ divide to produce mobile cells that repair the dermis.

______are fine hairs like "velvet") that lack pigment and cover much of the body surface.

The repair of the epidermis after a wound begins as basal cells produce new

A child who skins his knee in a fall has an)

When the arrector pili muscles contract,

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