Question 1

The two components of the integumentary system are the

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermis and dermis. 
B)  cutaneous membrane and hypodermis. 
C)  cutaneous membrane and accessory structures. 
D)  integument and hypodermis. 
E)  epidermis and superficial fascia. 
A)  epidermis and dermis. 
B)  cutaneous membrane and hypodermis. 
C)  cutaneous membrane and accessory structures. 
D)  integument and hypodermis. 
E)  epidermis and superficial fascia.

Question 2

The combination of blood clot, fibroblasts, and extensive capillary network that is formed in injured skinis called ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  germinative 
B)  spinous 
C)  fibrocytic 
D)  granulation 
E)  abscess 
A)  germinative 
B)  spinous 
C)  fibrocytic 
D)  granulation 
E)  abscess

Question 3

While walking barefoot on the beach, Joe stepped on a thorn that penetrated through the sole of his foottothe dermis. How many layers of epidermis did the thorn penetrate?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Skin inflammation that primarily involves the papillary layer is termed

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands is found

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A)  in the axillae. 
B)  on the chest. 
C)  on the palms of the hands. 
D)  on the upper back. 
E)  surrounding the genitals. 
A)  in the axillae. 
B)  on the chest. 
C)  on the palms of the hands. 
D)  on the upper back. 
E)  surrounding the genitals.

Question 6

Scar tissue is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  large numbers of inflexible fibers and relatively few blood vessels in the injured area. 
B)  increased numbers of keratinocytes in the epidermal layers in the area of the injury. 
C)  a thickened stratum basale in the area of the injury. 
D)  increased numbers of fibroblasts in the reticular layer of the injured area. 
E)  a lack of sebaceous glands in the injured area. 
A)  large numbers of inflexible fibers and relatively few blood vessels in the injured area. 
B)  increased numbers of keratinocytes in the epidermal layers in the area of the injury. 
C)  a thickened stratum basale in the area of the injury. 
D)  increased numbers of fibroblasts in the reticular layer of the injured area. 
E)  a lack of sebaceous glands in the injured area.

Question 7

Variations in hair color reflect differences in the pigment produced by

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A)  keratinocytes. 
B)  melanocytes. 
C)  dermal papillae. 
D)  soft keratin. 
E)  carotene cells. 
A)  keratinocytes. 
B)  melanocytes. 
C)  dermal papillae. 
D)  soft keratin. 
E)  carotene cells.

Question 8

All of the following are true of epidermal ridges except that they

Accepted Answer

A)  extend into the hypodermis. 
B)  increase surface area and friction on fingertips. 
C)  cause ridge patterns on the surface of the skin. 
D)  produce patterns that are determined partially genetically. 
E)  interconnect with the dermal papillae. 
A)  extend into the hypodermis. 
B)  increase surface area and friction on fingertips. 
C)  cause ridge patterns on the surface of the skin. 
D)  produce patterns that are determined partially genetically. 
E)  interconnect with the dermal papillae.

Question 9

The drug tretinoin (Retin-A)

Accepted Answer

A)  reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles. 
B)  minimizes scarring after surgery. 
C)  stimulates hair growth. 
D)  improves night vision. 
E)  is used to treat dandruff. 
A)  reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles. 
B)  minimizes scarring after surgery. 
C)  stimulates hair growth. 
D)  improves night vision. 
E)  is used to treat dandruff.

Question 10

An albino individual lacks the ability to produce

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Why would an elderly person be more prone to skin infections than a younger person?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skin repairs take longer in the elderly. 
B)  The epidermis is thinner in the elderly. 
C)  There are fewer dendritic cells in the skin of the elderly. 
D)  Basal cell activity is reduced in the elderly. 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  Skin repairs take longer in the elderly. 
B)  The epidermis is thinner in the elderly. 
C)  There are fewer dendritic cells in the skin of the elderly. 
D)  Basal cell activity is reduced in the elderly. 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

Exposure to ultraviolet light (sunlight) causes the skin to darken by increasing the production of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following statements about rickets is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is usually genetic. 
B)  It leads to weak bones. 
C)  It leads to skeletal deformity. 
D)  It is prevented by vitamin D. 
E)  It is prevented by sunlight. 
A)  It is usually genetic. 
B)  It leads to weak bones. 
C)  It leads to skeletal deformity. 
D)  It is prevented by vitamin D. 
E)  It is prevented by sunlight.

Question 14

The layer of the skin that provides a barrier against bacteria as well as chemical and mechanical injuriesis the

Accepted Answer

A)  dermis. 
B)  subcutaneous layer. 
C)  epidermis. 
D)  stratum basale. 
E)  sebaceous layer. 
A)  dermis. 
B)  subcutaneous layer. 
C)  epidermis. 
D)  stratum basale. 
E)  sebaceous layer.

Question 15

Which of the following causes yellowing of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitiligo 
B)  pituitary tumor affecting melanocyte stimulating hormone 
C)  Addison's disease 
D)  cyanosis 
E)  faulty bile excretion in the liver 
A)  vitiligo 
B)  pituitary tumor affecting melanocyte stimulating hormone 
C)  Addison's disease 
D)  cyanosis 
E)  faulty bile excretion in the liver

Question 16

The layer of the epidermis that contains several layers of living cells connected by abundant desmosomesisthe stratum

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The epidermis of the skin is composed of what type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  keratinized stratified squamous epithelium 
B)  simple squamous epithelium 
C)  transitional epithelium 
D)  areolar connective tissue 
E)  nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium 
A)  keratinized stratified squamous epithelium 
B)  simple squamous epithelium 
C)  transitional epithelium 
D)  areolar connective tissue 
E)  nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium

Question 18

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Which plexus supplies blood to the capillary loops that follow the epidermis-dermis boundary? (Figure 5-6)

Accepted Answer

A)  submucosal plexus 
B)  mucosal plexus 
C)  subcapillary plexus 
D)  cutaneous plexus 
E)  epidermal plexus 
A)  submucosal plexus 
B)  mucosal plexus 
C)  subcapillary plexus 
D)  cutaneous plexus 
E)  epidermal plexus

Question 19

The layer of hard keratin that acts as the surface of the hair is termed the

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla. 
B)  cuticle. 
C)  hair bulb. 
D)  root. 
E)  shaft. 
A)  medulla. 
B)  cuticle. 
C)  hair bulb. 
D)  root. 
E)  shaft.

Question 20

Merocrine sweat glands

Accepted Answer

A)  are compound alveolar glands. 
B)  produce organic secretions that are metabolized by bacteria to produce body odor. 
C)  secrete a watery fluid directly onto the surface of the skin. 
D)  increase in number and activity with aging. 
E)  primarily function in lubricating the hairs. 
A)  are compound alveolar glands. 
B)  produce organic secretions that are metabolized by bacteria to produce body odor. 
C)  secrete a watery fluid directly onto the surface of the skin. 
D)  increase in number and activity with aging. 
E)  primarily function in lubricating the hairs.

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

The two components of the integumentary system are the

The combination of blood clot, fibroblasts, and extensive capillary network that is formed in injured skinis called ________ tissue.

While walking barefoot on the beach, Joe stepped on a thorn that penetrated through the sole of his foottothe dermis. How many layers of epidermis did the thorn penetrate?

Skin inflammation that primarily involves the papillary layer is termed

The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands is found

Scar tissue is the result of

Variations in hair color reflect differences in the pigment produced by

All of the following are true of epidermal ridges except that they

The drug tretinoin (Retin-A)

An albino individual lacks the ability to produce

Why would an elderly person be more prone to skin infections than a younger person?

Exposure to ultraviolet light (sunlight) causes the skin to darken by increasing the production of

Which of the following statements about rickets is not true?

The layer of the skin that provides a barrier against bacteria as well as chemical and mechanical injuriesis the

Which of the following causes yellowing of the skin?

The layer of the epidermis that contains several layers of living cells connected by abundant desmosomesisthe stratum

The epidermis of the skin is composed of what type of tissue?

In-Text Figure Based Questions -Which plexus supplies blood to the capillary loops that follow the epidermis-dermis boundary? (Figure 5-6)

The layer of hard keratin that acts as the surface of the hair is termed the

Merocrine sweat glands

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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