Question 1

Why are the apocrine sweat glands fairly unimportant in thermal regulation?

Accepted Answer

They are largely confined to t

Question 2

A needle would pierce the epidermal layers of the forearm in which order?

Accepted Answer

A)  basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum 
B)  basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum 
C)  granulosum, basale, spinosum, corneum 
D)  corneum, granulosum, spinosum, basale 
A)  basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum 
B)  basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum 
C)  granulosum, basale, spinosum, corneum 
D)  corneum, granulosum, spinosum, basale

Question 3

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes. Melanoma is most common in Caucasians between 40 and 70 years of age. Explain why Caucasians would have a greater incidence of melanoma.

Accepted Answer

Melanoma has its beginnings in melanocyt

Question 4

The reason the hypodermis acts as a shock absorber is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it is located just below the epidermis and protects the dermis from shock 
B)  it has no delicate nerve endings and can therefore absorb more shock 
C)  the major part of its makeup is adipose, which serves as an effective shock absorber 
D)  the cells that make up the hypodermis secrete a protective mucus 
A)  it is located just below the epidermis and protects the dermis from shock 
B)  it has no delicate nerve endings and can therefore absorb more shock 
C)  the major part of its makeup is adipose, which serves as an effective shock absorber 
D)  the cells that make up the hypodermis secrete a protective mucus

Question 5

The layer of the epidermis immediately under the stratum lucidum in thick skin is the stratum ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The layer of the epidermis immediately under...

Question 6

The dermis is rich in blood vessels and nerve fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When a patient is said to have "third-degree burns," this indicates that the patient has burns that cover approximately one-third or more of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Hair growth and density are influenced by hormones, nutrition, and, in some cases, lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The hyponychium is commonly called the cuticle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

There are several reasons other than genetics for hair loss. Identify some of these other factors.

Accepted Answer

Stressors such as acutely high fever, su

Question 11

Match the following:
A) Merkel disc
B) Keratinocytes
C) Cornified keratinocytes
D) Dendritic cells
 E) Kerati
-The most abundant cells of the epidermis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following:
A) Merkel disc
B) Keratinocytes
C) Cornified...

Question 12

The white crescent portion of the nail is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The white crescent portion of the nail...

Question 13

Select the most correct statement concerning skin cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)  Most tumors that arise on the skin are malignant. 
B)  Squamous cell carcinomas arise from the stratum corneum. 
C)  Basal cell carcinomas are the least common but most malignant. 
D)  Melanomas are rare but must be removed quickly to prevent them from metastasizing. 
A)  Most tumors that arise on the skin are malignant. 
B)  Squamous cell carcinomas arise from the stratum corneum. 
C)  Basal cell carcinomas are the least common but most malignant. 
D)  Melanomas are rare but must be removed quickly to prevent them from metastasizing.

Question 14

A dendritic or Langerhan cell is a specialized ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  squamous epithelial cell 
B)  phagocytic cell 
C)  nerve cell 
D)  melanocyte 
A)  squamous epithelial cell 
B)  phagocytic cell 
C)  nerve cell 
D)  melanocyte

Question 15

Match the following:
A) Vellus
B) Stratum basale
C) Sudoriferous glands
D) Stratum corneum
-Hair that lacks pigment and is often called "immature hair."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following:
A) Vellus
B) Stratum basale
C) Sudoriferous...

Question 16

Match the following:
A) Erythema
B) Pallor
C) Cyanosis
D) Addison's disease
E) Jaundice
-Appearance of a permanent tan; bronzing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following:
A) Erythema
B) Pallor
C) Cyanosis
D) Addison's...

Question 17

Match the following:
A) Merkel disc
B) Keratinocytes
C) Cornified keratinocytes
D) Dendritic cells
 E) Kerati
-Cell remnants of the stratum corneum.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following:
A) Merkel disc
B) Keratinocytes
C) Cornified...

Question 18

Figure 5.1
Using Figure 5.1, match the following:
-Pulls the hair follicle into an upright position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Figure 5.1
Using Figure 5.1, match...

Question 19

Figure 5.1
Using Figure 5.1, match the following:
-Responsible for shock absorption and located in the hypodermis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Figure 5.1
Using Figure 5.1, match...

Question 20

Figure 5.2
Using Figure 5.2, match the following:
-Epidermis

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Figure 5.2
Using Figure 5.2, match...

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Why are the apocrine sweat glands fairly unimportant in thermal regulation?

A needle would pierce the epidermal layers of the forearm in which order?

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes. Melanoma is most common in Caucasians between 40 and 70 years of age. Explain why Caucasians would have a greater incidence of melanoma.

The reason the hypodermis acts as a shock absorber is that ________.

The layer of the epidermis immediately under the stratum lucidum in thick skin is the stratum ________.

The dermis is rich in blood vessels and nerve fibers.

When a patient is said to have "third-degree burns," this indicates that the patient has burns that cover approximately one-third or more of the body.

Hair growth and density are influenced by hormones, nutrition, and, in some cases, lifestyle.

The hyponychium is commonly called the cuticle.

There are several reasons other than genetics for hair loss. Identify some of these other factors.

Match the following: A) Merkel disc B) Keratinocytes C) Cornified keratinocytes D) Dendritic cells E) Kerati -The most abundant cells of the epidermis.

The white crescent portion of the nail is called the ________.

Select the most correct statement concerning skin cancer.

A dendritic or Langerhan cell is a specialized ________.

Match the following: A) Vellus B) Stratum basale C) Sudoriferous glands D) Stratum corneum -Hair that lacks pigment and is often called "immature hair."

Match the following: A) Erythema B) Pallor C) Cyanosis D) Addison's disease E) Jaundice -Appearance of a permanent tan; bronzing.

Match the following: A) Merkel disc B) Keratinocytes C) Cornified keratinocytes D) Dendritic cells E) Kerati -Cell remnants of the stratum corneum.

Figure 5.1 Using Figure 5.1, match the following: -Pulls the hair follicle into an upright position.

Figure 5.1 Using Figure 5.1, match the following: -Responsible for shock absorption and located in the hypodermis.

Figure 5.2 Using Figure 5.2, match the following: -Epidermis

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

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Tissue: the Living Fabric

Bones and Skeletal Tissue

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Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

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The Autonomic Nervous System

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Blood

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The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses

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