Question 1

Explain why warm,dry climates feel cooler than warm,humid climates,even though the air temperatures are the same.

Accepted Answer

In arid environments,sensible perspirati

Question 2

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 3

A child who skins his knee in a fall has a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) abrasion. 
B) laceration. 
C) puncture. 
D) incision. 
E) contusion. 
A) abrasion. 
B) laceration. 
C) puncture. 
D) incision. 
E) contusion.

Question 4

The layer of stem cells that constantly divide to renew the epidermis is the

Accepted Answer

A) stratum corneum. 
B) stratum germinativum. 
C) papillary layer. 
D) basal lamina. 
E) stratum granulosum. 
A) stratum corneum. 
B) stratum germinativum. 
C) papillary layer. 
D) basal lamina. 
E) stratum granulosum.

Question 5

The protein that reduces water loss at the skin surface is

Accepted Answer

A) eleidin. 
B) collagen. 
C) mucin. 
D) keratin. 
E) melanin. 
A) eleidin. 
B) collagen. 
C) mucin. 
D) keratin. 
E) melanin.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) extend into the dermis. 
B) contain increased numbers of free nerve endings. 
C) cause ridge patterns on the surface of the skin. 
D) produce patterns that are determined genetically. 
E) interconnect with the dermal papillae. 
A) extend into the dermis. 
B) contain increased numbers of free nerve endings. 
C) cause ridge patterns on the surface of the skin. 
D) produce patterns that are determined genetically. 
E) interconnect with the dermal papillae.

Question 7

A bacterial infection that is often fatal in burn patients is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A bacterial infection that is often fatal...

Question 8

A full-thickness burn injury can be life threatening.A physician treating a burn victim would likely order all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A) IV (intravenous)fluids and electrolytes. 
B) ice packs applied to the burn area. 
C) a high-calorie diet. 
D) skin grafts. 
E) antibiotics. 
A) IV (intravenous)fluids and electrolytes. 
B) ice packs applied to the burn area. 
C) a high-calorie diet. 
D) skin grafts. 
E) antibiotics.

Question 9

A deficiency disease that illustrates the effect of integumentary system function on the structure of the skeletal system is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A deficiency disease that illustrates the effect...

Question 10

Melanin is produced by melanocytes within the stratum ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Melanin is produced by melanocytes within the...

Question 11

The skin appearance that results from dark-red hemoglobin is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The skin appearance that results from dark-red...

Question 12

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 13

Charlie is badly burned in an accident.When he reaches the emergency room,the examining physician finds that he can remove entire hair follicles from Charlie's arm when he gently pulls on a hair with his forceps.Charlie is suffering from a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) first-degree burn. 
B) second-degree burn. 
C) third-degree burn. 
D) partial-thickness burn. 
E) epidermal burn. 
A) first-degree burn. 
B) second-degree burn. 
C) third-degree burn. 
D) partial-thickness burn. 
E) epidermal burn.

Question 14

The type of burn that may require a skin graft is a

Accepted Answer

A) first-degree burn. 
B) second-degree burn. 
C) third-degree burn. 
D) partial-thickness burn. 
E) epidermal burn. 
A) first-degree burn. 
B) second-degree burn. 
C) third-degree burn. 
D) partial-thickness burn. 
E) epidermal burn.

Question 15

Treatment of full-thickness burns includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) replacing fluids 
B) increasing caloric intake 
C) preventing infection 
D) assisting tissue repair 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) replacing fluids 
B) increasing caloric intake 
C) preventing infection 
D) assisting tissue repair 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

While assessing a patient,you discover that after pinching the skin on the back of the hand,it remains peaked.This is a sign of

Accepted Answer

A) hydration intoxication. 
B) water intoxication. 
C) dehydration. 
D) advanced skin cancer. 
E) malfunctioning elastin. 
A) hydration intoxication. 
B) water intoxication. 
C) dehydration. 
D) advanced skin cancer. 
E) malfunctioning elastin.

Question 17

Epidermal growth factor exerts which of these effects on the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

A) promotes cell division 
B) stimulates keratin synthesis 
C) accelerates tissue repair 
D) speeds up glandular function 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) promotes cell division 
B) stimulates keratin synthesis 
C) accelerates tissue repair 
D) speeds up glandular function 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 18

Wrinkles in elderly individuals are the result of

Accepted Answer

A) increased production of epidermis. 
B) loss of elastic filaments in the reticular layer of the dermis. 
C) increased keratinization of the epidermis. 
D) the loss of glands and hair follicles from the skin. 
E) decreased thickness of the dermis. 
A) increased production of epidermis. 
B) loss of elastic filaments in the reticular layer of the dermis. 
C) increased keratinization of the epidermis. 
D) the loss of glands and hair follicles from the skin. 
E) decreased thickness of the dermis.

Question 19

Types of skin cancers include

Accepted Answer

A) squamous cell carcinoma. 
B) malignant melanoma. 
C) basal cell carcinoma. 
D) actinic keratosis. 
E) A,B,and C 
A) squamous cell carcinoma. 
B) malignant melanoma. 
C) basal cell carcinoma. 
D) actinic keratosis. 
E) A,B,and C

Question 20

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

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Explain why warm,dry climates feel cooler than warm,humid climates,even though the air temperatures are the same.

Skin inflammation that primarily involves the papillary layer is termed

A child who skins his knee in a fall has a(n)

The layer of stem cells that constantly divide to renew the epidermis is the

The protein that reduces water loss at the skin surface is

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

A bacterial infection that is often fatal in burn patients is called ________.

A full-thickness burn injury can be life threatening.A physician treating a burn victim would likely order all of the following,except

A deficiency disease that illustrates the effect of integumentary system function on the structure of the skeletal system is ________.

Melanin is produced by melanocytes within the stratum ________.

The skin appearance that results from dark-red hemoglobin is called ________.

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

Charlie is badly burned in an accident.When he reaches the emergency room,the examining physician finds that he can remove entire hair follicles from Charlie's arm when he gently pulls on a hair with his forceps.Charlie is suffering from a(n)

The type of burn that may require a skin graft is a

Treatment of full-thickness burns includes which of the following?

While assessing a patient,you discover that after pinching the skin on the back of the hand,it remains peaked.This is a sign of

Epidermal growth factor exerts which of these effects on the epidermis?

Wrinkles in elderly individuals are the result of

Types of skin cancers include

Earwax is produced by ________ glands.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

Neural Integration Ii: the Autonomic Nervous System and

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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