Question 1

The combination of blood clot,fibroblasts,and extensive capillary network that is formed in injured skin is 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 2

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 3

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which layer is the primary barrier against environmental hazards?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions:
-Adipose tissue is a major component of the region labeled

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The layer of hard keratin that coats 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 6

All of the following are true of the subcutaneous layer except it

Accepted Answer

A) contains many blood vessels. 
B) permits independent movement of deeper structures. 
C) contains large amounts of adipose tissue. 
D) is attached to the dermis by a basement membrane. 
E) is well supplied with nerves that pass into the skin. 
A) contains many blood vessels. 
B) permits independent movement of deeper structures. 
C) contains large amounts of adipose tissue. 
D) is attached to the dermis by a basement membrane. 
E) is well supplied with nerves that pass into the skin.

Question 7

Large quantities of keratin are found in the epidermal layer called the stratum

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions:
-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

Question 9

________ 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 10

The nail body covers the

Accepted Answer

A) nail root. 
B) nail bed. 
C) lunula. 
D) free edge. 
E) hyponychium. 
A) nail root. 
B) nail bed. 
C) lunula. 
D) free edge. 
E) hyponychium.

Question 11

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 12

The layer of the skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves that are closest to the surface of the skin is the ________ layer.

Accepted Answer

A) papillary 
B) reticular 
C) epidermal 
D) subcutaneous 
E) hypodermal 
A) papillary 
B) reticular 
C) epidermal 
D) subcutaneous 
E) hypodermal

Question 13

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which layer contains most of the accessory structures?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Fine hairs (like "velvet")that lack pigment and cover much of the body surface are called ________ hairs.

Accepted Answer

A) veneer 
B) gossamer 
C) lanugo 
D) vellus 
E) terminal 
A) veneer 
B) gossamer 
C) lanugo 
D) vellus 
E) terminal

Question 15

The cuticle around a nail is the

Accepted Answer

A) eponychium. 
B) hyponychium. 
C) free edge. 
D) perinychium. 
E) lunula. 
A) eponychium. 
B) hyponychium. 
C) free edge. 
D) perinychium. 
E) lunula.

Question 16

Four signs useful for determining if a suspicious mark on the skin is melanoma follow the ABCD mnemonic.Which pairing is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) A - asymmetry 
B) B - border 
C) C - circumference 
D) D - diameter 
E) They are all correct 
A) A - asymmetry 
B) B - border 
C) C - circumference 
D) D - diameter 
E) They are all correct

Question 17

Which of the following is not an effect of ultraviolet radiation?

Accepted Answer

A) increased activity by melanocytes 
B) production of cholecalciferol within epidermal cells 
C) reduced amounts of elastic fibers in the dermis 
D) chromosomal damage in germinative cells or melanocytes 
E) loss in skin pigmentation as seen in vitiligo 
A) increased activity by melanocytes 
B) production of cholecalciferol within epidermal cells 
C) reduced amounts of elastic fibers in the dermis 
D) chromosomal damage in germinative cells or melanocytes 
E) loss in skin pigmentation as seen in vitiligo

Question 18

The effects of aging on the skin include

Accepted Answer

A) a decline in the activity of sebaceous glands. 
B) increased production of vitamin D. 
C) thickening of the epidermis. 
D) an increased blood supply to the dermis. 
E) a decreased number of sweat glands. 
A) a decline in the activity of sebaceous glands. 
B) increased production of vitamin D. 
C) thickening of the epidermis. 
D) an increased blood supply to the dermis. 
E) a decreased number of sweat glands.

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

Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?

Accepted Answer

A) Circulation in the skin decreases. 
B) Sweat gland activity decreases. 
C) Evaporative cooling stops. 
D) Blood flow to the skin increases. 
E) The activity of melanocytes increases. 
A) Circulation in the skin decreases. 
B) Sweat gland activity decreases. 
C) Evaporative cooling stops. 
D) Blood flow to the skin increases. 
E) The activity of melanocytes increases.

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

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

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

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions: -Which layer is the primary barrier against environmental hazards?

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions: -Adipose tissue is a major component of the region labeled

The layer of hard keratin that coats the hair is termed the

All of the following are true of the subcutaneous layer except it

Large quantities of keratin are found in the epidermal layer called the stratum

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

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

The nail body covers the

The two components of the integumentary system are the

The layer of the skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves that are closest to the surface of the skin is the ________ layer.

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions: -Which layer contains most of the accessory structures?

Fine hairs (like "velvet")that lack pigment and cover much of the body surface are called ________ hairs.

The cuticle around a nail is the

Four signs useful for determining if a suspicious mark on the skin is melanoma follow the ABCD mnemonic.Which pairing is incorrect?

Which of the following is not an effect of ultraviolet radiation?

The effects of aging on the skin include

Types of skin cancers include

Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?

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

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

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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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