Question 1

Figure 4.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-What is the structure indicated by Label D?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stratum basale 
B)  Reticular layer of dermis 
C)  Stratum spinosum 
D)  Papillary layer of dermis 
E)  Stratum granulosum 
A)  Stratum basale 
B)  Reticular layer of dermis 
C)  Stratum spinosum 
D)  Papillary layer of dermis 
E)  Stratum granulosum

Question 2

Ceruminous glands are milk-producing glands found in the breasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Fine hairs covering the general surface of the body are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vellus hairs 
B)  terminal hairs 
C)  intermediate hairs 
D)  heavily pigmented hairs 
E)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  vellus hairs 
B)  terminal hairs 
C)  intermediate hairs 
D)  heavily pigmented hairs 
E)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 4

The epidermis in a section of thin skin includes the following four layers. In what order do these occur, from the basal lamina to the superficial surface?
(1)stratum granulosum
(2)stratum corneum
(3)stratum basale
(4)stratum spinosum

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Figure 4.2
   
Using the above-referenced micrograph of the epidermis of thick skin, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-What is the structure indicated by Label D?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stratum spinosum 
B)  Stratum corneum 
C)  Basal lamina 
D)  Stratum lucidum 
E)  Stratum 
A)  Stratum spinosum 
B)  Stratum corneum 
C)  Basal lamina 
D)  Stratum lucidum 
E)  Stratum

Question 6

Figure 4.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part indicated in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label A.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dermis 
B)  Superficial fascia 
C)  Hypodermis 
D)  Epidermis 
E)  Subcutaneous layer 
A)  Dermis 
B)  Superficial fascia 
C)  Hypodermis 
D)  Epidermis 
E)  Subcutaneous layer

Question 7

Figure 4.2
   
Using the above-referenced micrograph of the epidermis of thick skin, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-What is the structure indicated by Label A?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stratum spinosum 
B)  Stratum basale 
C)  Basal lamina 
D)  Stratum corneum 
E)  Stratum granulosum 
A)  Stratum spinosum 
B)  Stratum basale 
C)  Basal lamina 
D)  Stratum corneum 
E)  Stratum granulosum

Question 8

What are the main differences between sebum and eccrine sweat?

Accepted Answer

Sebum is a waxy, oily lipid secretion di

Question 9

Figure 4.1
   
Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-What is the structure indicated by Label E?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reticular layer of dermis 
B)  Stratum corneum 
C)  Stratum basale 
D)  Subcutaneous layer 
E)  Papillary layer of dermis 
A)  Reticular layer of dermis 
B)  Stratum corneum 
C)  Stratum basale 
D)  Subcutaneous layer 
E)  Papillary layer of dermis

Question 10

Arrector pili consists of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal muscle 
B)  loose connective tissue 
C)  smooth muscle 
D)  adipocytes 
E)  cardiac muscle 
A)  skeletal muscle 
B)  loose connective tissue 
C)  smooth muscle 
D)  adipocytes 
E)  cardiac muscle

Question 11

Variations in hair color reflect differences in hair structure and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  variations in the pigments produced by melanocytes at the papilla 
B)  age of the individual 
C)  air bubbles in the medulla of the hair shaft 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
E)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  variations in the pigments produced by melanocytes at the papilla 
B)  age of the individual 
C)  air bubbles in the medulla of the hair shaft 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
E)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 12

Which of the following layers of the cutaneous membrane stores lipid reserves?

Accepted Answer

A)  subcutaneous layer 
B)  stratum basale 
C)  stratum corneum 
D)  papillary layer of dermis 
E)  stratum granulosum 
A)  subcutaneous layer 
B)  stratum basale 
C)  stratum corneum 
D)  papillary layer of dermis 
E)  stratum granulosum

Question 13

The subcutaneous layer consists of loose connective tissue with abundant ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  keratinocytes 
B)  adipocytes 
C)  Merkel cells 
D)  melanocytes 
E)  sebaceous glands 
A)  keratinocytes 
B)  adipocytes 
C)  Merkel cells 
D)  melanocytes 
E)  sebaceous glands

Question 14

The superficial layer of the dermis consists of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stratified squamous epithelial tissue 
B)  loose connective tissue 
C)  denser regular connective tissue 
D)  dense irregular connective tissue 
E)  simple cuboidal epithelial tissue 
A)  stratified squamous epithelial tissue 
B)  loose connective tissue 
C)  denser regular connective tissue 
D)  dense irregular connective tissue 
E)  simple cuboidal epithelial tissue

Question 15

The epidermal layer that is found only in thick skin is called ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Figure 4.4
   
Using the above-referenced drawing of the stratum basale of a dark-skinned person, indicate the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label E.

Accepted Answer

A)  Epidermis 
B)  Basal lamina 
C)  Superficial fascia 
D)  Dermis 
E)  Subcutaneous layer 
A)  Epidermis 
B)  Basal lamina 
C)  Superficial fascia 
D)  Dermis 
E)  Subcutaneous layer

Question 17

The subcutaneous layer is important in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  connecting the dermis to the epidermis 
B)  stabilizing the position of the skin in relation to underlying tissues 
C)  preventing unacceptable water losses through the skin 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
E)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  connecting the dermis to the epidermis 
B)  stabilizing the position of the skin in relation to underlying tissues 
C)  preventing unacceptable water losses through the skin 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
E)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 18

Wrinkles in the skin can be caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing age 
B)  changes in levels of hormones 
C)  the effects of ultraviolet radiation 
D)  distortion of the dermis during pregnancy or weight gain 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  increasing age 
B)  changes in levels of hormones 
C)  the effects of ultraviolet radiation 
D)  distortion of the dermis during pregnancy or weight gain 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 19

Cerumen is commonly known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  salts 
B)  proteins 
C)  earwax 
D)  water 
E)  saliva 
A)  salts 
B)  proteins 
C)  earwax 
D)  water 
E)  saliva

Question 20

Figure 4.3
   
Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part indicated in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label B.

Accepted Answer

A)  Epidermal ridge 
B)  Stratum corneum 
C)  Pores of sweat glands 
D)  Dermal papilla 
E)  Stratum lucidum 
A)  Epidermal ridge 
B)  Stratum corneum 
C)  Pores of sweat glands 
D)  Dermal papilla 
E)  Stratum lucidum

Exam 4: The Integumentary System

Figure 4.1 Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -What is the structure indicated by Label D?

Ceruminous glands are milk-producing glands found in the breasts.

Fine hairs covering the general surface of the body are ________.

The epidermis in a section of thin skin includes the following four layers. In what order do these occur, from the basal lamina to the superficial surface? (1)stratum granulosum (2)stratum corneum (3)stratum basale (4)stratum spinosum

Figure 4.2 Using the above-referenced micrograph of the epidermis of thick skin, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -What is the structure indicated by Label D?

Figure 4.3 Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part indicated in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label A.

Figure 4.2 Using the above-referenced micrograph of the epidermis of thick skin, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -What is the structure indicated by Label A?

What are the main differences between sebum and eccrine sweat?

Figure 4.1 Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -What is the structure indicated by Label E?

Arrector pili consists of ________.

Variations in hair color reflect differences in hair structure and ________.

Which of the following layers of the cutaneous membrane stores lipid reserves?

The subcutaneous layer consists of loose connective tissue with abundant ________.

The superficial layer of the dermis consists of ________.

The epidermal layer that is found only in thick skin is called ________.

Figure 4.4 Using the above-referenced drawing of the stratum basale of a dark-skinned person, indicate the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label E.

The subcutaneous layer is important in ________.

Wrinkles in the skin can be caused by ________.

Cerumen is commonly known as ________.

Figure 4.3 Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part indicated in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label B.

Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy

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