Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Explain why soap that has an alkaline base may not be healthy for some patients to use daily.

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

Despite its apparent durability, the dermis is subject to tearing. How might a person know that the dermis has been previously stretched and/or torn?

Burns that result in injury to the epidermis and the upper regions of the dermis is called a ________ burn.

Regardless of race, all human beings have about the same number of melanocytes.

The skin is not able to receive stimuli because the cells of the epidermis are not living and therefore there are no sensory receptors in the skin.

Although the integument is a covering, it is by no means simple, and some of its functions include ________.

Match the following: A) Erythema B) Pallor C) Cyanosis D) Addison's disease E) Jaundice -May indicate fear, anger, anemia, or low blood pressure.

Match the following: A) Erythema B) Pallor C) Cyanosis D) Addison's disease E) Jaundice -Usually indicates a liver disorder.

Figure 5.1 Using Figure 5.1, match the following: -Site of the dermal ridges that produce epidermal ridges on the epidermal surfaces of the fingers.

Which of the following cutaneous receptors is specialized for the reception of touch or light pressure?

In addition to the synthesis of vitamin D, keratinocytes are able to carry out some other biologically important functions. Name at least two of these other functions.

A summertime golden bronze tan may not be a tan at all; especially if the skin appears almost metallic bronze, it may be the result of ________ disease.

The dermis is a strong, flexible connective tissue layer. Which of the following cell types are likely to be found in the dermis?

During the regressive phase of hair growth, the matrix is inactive and the follicle atrophies.

Match the following: A) Erythema B) Pallor C) Cyanosis D) Addison's disease E) Jaundice -May indicate embarrassment, fever, hypertension, inflammation, or allergy.

Mary noticed a large, brown spot on her skin. She has been playing tennis in the sun for several years without sun protection. She reported the discovery to a friend, who told her to apply the ABCD rule to determine whether or not she had malignant melanoma. Her friend told her that if her answer was "no" to the questions that were asked by the ABCD rule, she had nothing to worry about. What is the ABCD rule and should she ignore the spot if her answers are negative?

Which statement correctly explains why hair appears the way it does?

What is the function of skin dermal folds and deep skin creases?

The apocrine sweat glands are fairly unimportant in thermoregulation.