Question 1

The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are

Accepted Answer

A)  carotene and melanin. 
B)  carotene and xanthophyll. 
C)  xanthophyll and melanin. 
D)  melanin and chlorophyll. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  carotene and melanin. 
B)  carotene and xanthophyll. 
C)  xanthophyll and melanin. 
D)  melanin and chlorophyll. 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

Granulation tissue is composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  fibroblasts. 
B)  an extensive capillary network. 
C)  clotted blood. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  fibroblasts. 
B)  an extensive capillary network. 
C)  clotted blood. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

The protein that permits stretching and recoiling of the skin is

Accepted Answer

A)  melanin. 
B)  elastin. 
C)  collagen. 
D)  carotene. 
E)  keratin. 
A)  melanin. 
B)  elastin. 
C)  collagen. 
D)  carotene. 
E)  keratin.

Question 4

Characteristics of the epidermis include 15)

Accepted Answer

A)  multilayered. 
B)  serving as UV radiation protection. 
C)  flexible. 
D)  self- repairing. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  multilayered. 
B)  serving as UV radiation protection. 
C)  flexible. 
D)  self- repairing. 
E)  all of the above

Question 5

The type of cells that form the strata in the epidermis are

Accepted Answer

A)  melanocytes. 
B)  dendritic cells. 
C)  adipocytes. 
D)  keratinocytes. 
E)  fibroblasts. 
A)  melanocytes. 
B)  dendritic cells. 
C)  adipocytes. 
D)  keratinocytes. 
E)  fibroblasts.

Question 6

Cyanosis signifies that a patient

Accepted Answer

A)  has an allergic reaction. 
B)  has oxygen- starved skin. 
C)  has had too much sun. 
D)  has been kept out of the sun. 
E)  has been exposed to cyanide. 
A)  has an allergic reaction. 
B)  has oxygen- starved skin. 
C)  has had too much sun. 
D)  has been kept out of the sun. 
E)  has been exposed to cyanide.

Question 7

______is a pigment found in vegetables that can make the skin appear orange or yellow.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______is a pigment found in vegetables that...

Question 8

An important vitamin that is formed in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight is

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A. 
B)  vitamin B. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin D. 
E)  vitamin E. 
A)  vitamin A. 
B)  vitamin B. 
C)  vitamin C. 
D)  vitamin D. 
E)  vitamin E.

Question 9

The substance called sebum is commonly known as_______

Accepted Answer

The answer of The substance called sebum is commonly known...

Question 10

The tough "horny" superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  stratum granulosum. 
B)  stratum corneum. 
C)  stratum germinativum. 
D)  stratum lucidum. 
E)  stratum spinosum. 
A)  stratum granulosum. 
B)  stratum corneum. 
C)  stratum germinativum. 
D)  stratum lucidum. 
E)  stratum spinosum.

Question 11

Figure 5- 1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5- 1 to answer the following questions):
-Which layer contains most of the epidermal derivatives?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Large quantities of keratin are found in the epidermal layer called the

Accepted Answer

A)  stratum germinativum. 
B)  stratum corneum. 
C)  stratum spinosum. 
D)  stratum granulosum. 
E)  stratum lucidum. 
A)  stratum germinativum. 
B)  stratum corneum. 
C)  stratum spinosum. 
D)  stratum granulosum. 
E)  stratum lucidum.

Question 13

If the papilla of a hair follicle is destroyed,

Accepted Answer

A)  the hair produced by the follicle will change from terminal to vellus. 
B)  the texture of the hair will become coarser. 
C)  the color of the hair will become lighter. 
D)  the follicle will lose its blood supply. 
E)  hair production will not be affected. 
A)  the hair produced by the follicle will change from terminal to vellus. 
B)  the texture of the hair will become coarser. 
C)  the color of the hair will become lighter. 
D)  the follicle will lose its blood supply. 
E)  hair production will not be affected.

Question 14

An albino individual lacks the ability to produce

Accepted Answer

A)  eleidin. 
B)  perspiration. 
C)  melanin. 
D)  keratin. 
E)  carotene. 
A)  eleidin. 
B)  perspiration. 
C)  melanin. 
D)  keratin. 
E)  carotene.

Question 15

Earwax is produced by _____glands.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Thin skin contains_____ layers) of keratinocytes, and thick skin contains_____ layers.

Accepted Answer

A)  1; 2 
B)  2; 3 
C)  3; 4 
D)  4; 5 
E)  5; 6 
A)  1; 2 
B)  2; 3 
C)  3; 4 
D)  4; 5 
E)  5; 6

Question 17

Accessory structures of the skin include all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

A)  sebaceous glands. 
B)  sweat glands. 
C)  epidermis. 
D)  nails. 
E)  hair follicles. 
A)  sebaceous glands. 
B)  sweat glands. 
C)  epidermis. 
D)  nails. 
E)  hair follicles.

Question 18

A surgical incision parallel to the lines of cleavage

Accepted Answer

A)  has a tendency to reopen. 
B)  requires no sutures. 
C)  closes and heals with relatively little scarring. 
D)  does not affect the healing process. 
E)  heals slower than incisions made perpendicular to the lines of cleavage. 
A)  has a tendency to reopen. 
B)  requires no sutures. 
C)  closes and heals with relatively little scarring. 
D)  does not affect the healing process. 
E)  heals slower than incisions made perpendicular to the lines of cleavage.

Question 19

All of the following are true of the subcutaneous layer, except it

Accepted Answer

A)  contains large amounts of adipose tissue. 
B)  permits independent movement of deeper structures. 
C)  is attached to the dermis by a basement membrane. 
D)  contains many blood vessels. 
E)  is well supplied with nerves that pass into the skin. 
A)  contains large amounts of adipose tissue. 
B)  permits independent movement of deeper structures. 
C)  is attached to the dermis by a basement membrane. 
D)  contains many blood vessels. 
E)  is well supplied with nerves that pass into the skin.

Question 20

Explain why warm, dry climates feel cooler than warm, humid climates, even though the air temperatures are the same.

Accepted Answer

In arid environments, sensible perspirat

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are

Granulation tissue is composed of

The protein that permits stretching and recoiling of the skin is

Characteristics of the epidermis include 15)

The type of cells that form the strata in the epidermis are

Cyanosis signifies that a patient

______is a pigment found in vegetables that can make the skin appear orange or yellow.

An important vitamin that is formed in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight is

The substance called sebum is commonly known as_______

The tough "horny" superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the

Figure 5- 1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5- 1 to answer the following questions): -Which layer contains most of the epidermal derivatives?

Large quantities of keratin are found in the epidermal layer called the

If the papilla of a hair follicle is destroyed,

An albino individual lacks the ability to produce

Earwax is produced by _____glands.

Thin skin contains_____ layers) of keratinocytes, and thick skin contains_____ layers.

Accessory structures of the skin include all of the following, except

A surgical incision parallel to the lines of cleavage

All of the following are true of the subcutaneous layer, except it

Explain why warm, dry climates feel cooler than warm, humid climates, even though the air temperatures are the same.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

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Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Skeleton

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The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

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Blood

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