Question 1

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following question(s):
-Which tissue is located in the region labeled "2"?

Accepted Answer

A)  stratified squamous epithelium 
B)  areolar connective tissue 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  cartilage and blood 
E)  reticular connective tissues 
A)  stratified squamous epithelium 
B)  areolar connective tissue 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  cartilage and blood 
E)  reticular connective tissues B

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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. C

Question 4

Earwax is produced by ________ glands.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Vanessa's 80-year-old grandmother sets her thermostat at 26°C (80°F) and wears a sweater on balmy spring days. When asked why, the grandmother says she feels cold. What is a possible cause for her feeling cold?

Accepted Answer

Most elderly people have poor blood flow

Question 6

Granulation tissue is composed of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
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)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

Perspiration is produced by ________ glands.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 color of the hair will become lighter. 
C)  the texture of the hair will become coarser. 
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 color of the hair will become lighter. 
C)  the texture of the hair will become coarser. 
D)  the follicle will lose its blood supply. 
E)  hair production will not be affected.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

________ sweat glands are widely distributed across the body surface, ________ glands are located wherever hair follicles exist, and ________ sweat glands are found only in a few areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sebaceous; merocrine; apocrine 
B)  Apocrine; merocrine; sebaceous 
C)  Merocrine; sebaceous; apocrine 
D)  Merocrine; apocrine; sebaceous 
E)  Apocrine; sebaceous; merocrine 
A)  Sebaceous; merocrine; apocrine 
B)  Apocrine; merocrine; sebaceous 
C)  Merocrine; sebaceous; apocrine 
D)  Merocrine; apocrine; sebaceous 
E)  Apocrine; sebaceous; merocrine

Question 12

The most dangerous type of skin cancer is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most dangerous type of skin cancer...

Question 13

A fibrin clot that is formed over a skin wound is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A fibrin clot that is formed over...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  dermis. 
B)  subcutaneous layer. 
C)  epidermis. 
D)  stratum corneum. 
E)  sebum layer. 
A)  dermis. 
B)  subcutaneous layer. 
C)  epidermis. 
D)  stratum corneum. 
E)  sebum layer.

Question 15

A surgical incision parallel to the lines of cleavage

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The ________ in keratinocytes protects the epidermis and dermis from the harmful effects of sunlight.

Accepted Answer

A)  sebum 
B)  hemoglobin 
C)  melanin 
D)  carotene 
E)  keratin 
A)  sebum 
B)  hemoglobin 
C)  melanin 
D)  carotene 
E)  keratin

Question 17

If a fair-skinned person is sunburned, why does his or her skin turn red?

Accepted Answer

A)  The blood flow to the skin increases as part of the inflammatory response. 
B)  The number of red melanocytes in the skin increases. 
C)  Melanocytes increase production of red pigments. 
D)  The blood supply to the skin decreases. 
E)  Increased heat causes the skin to turn red. 
A)  The blood flow to the skin increases as part of the inflammatory response. 
B)  The number of red melanocytes in the skin increases. 
C)  Melanocytes increase production of red pigments. 
D)  The blood supply to the skin decreases. 
E)  Increased heat causes the skin to turn red.

Question 18

Each of the following statements concerning hair is True , except one. Identify the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  The medulla is the soft core of the hair. 
B)  The cortex of the hair is composed of hard keratin. 
C)  Terminal hairs are heavy and more darkly pigmented than other types of hair. 
D)  Club hair is hair that has ceased growing. 
E)  Scalp hairs grow constantly throughout life. 
A)  The medulla is the soft core of the hair. 
B)  The cortex of the hair is composed of hard keratin. 
C)  Terminal hairs are heavy and more darkly pigmented than other types of hair. 
D)  Club hair is hair that has ceased growing. 
E)  Scalp hairs grow constantly throughout life.

Question 19

Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are ________ glands.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Rickets can be prevented by

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate sunlight. 
B)  dietary intake of cholecalciferol. 
C)  avoiding sunlight. 
D)  adequate sunlight and dietary intake of cholecalciferol. 
E)  dietary intake of cholecalciferol and avoiding sunlight. 
A)  adequate sunlight. 
B)  dietary intake of cholecalciferol. 
C)  avoiding sunlight. 
D)  adequate sunlight and dietary intake of cholecalciferol. 
E)  dietary intake of cholecalciferol and avoiding sunlight.

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following question(s): -Which tissue is located in the region labeled "2"?

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

The two components of the integumentary system are the

Earwax is produced by ________ glands.

Vanessa's 80-year-old grandmother sets her thermostat at 26°C (80°F) and wears a sweater on balmy spring days. When asked why, the grandmother says she feels cold. What is a possible cause for her feeling cold?

Granulation tissue is composed of

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

Perspiration is produced by ________ glands.

If the papilla of a hair follicle is destroyed,

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

________ sweat glands are widely distributed across the body surface, ________ glands are located wherever hair follicles exist, and ________ sweat glands are found only in a few areas.

The most dangerous type of skin cancer is termed ________.

A fibrin clot that is formed over a skin wound is called a(n) ________.

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

A surgical incision parallel to the lines of cleavage

The ________ in keratinocytes protects the epidermis and dermis from the harmful effects of sunlight.

If a fair-skinned person is sunburned, why does his or her skin turn red?

Each of the following statements concerning hair is True , except one. Identify the exception.

Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are ________ glands.

Rickets can be prevented by

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