Question 1

Which of the following terms refers to an inflammation of the skin characterized by patches of redness,blistering,and extreme itching?

Accepted Answer

A) papule 
B) laceration 
C) keratosis 
D) frostbite 
E) eczema 
A) papule 
B) laceration 
C) keratosis 
D) frostbite 
E) eczema

Question 2

This pigment secreted by specialized cells in the skin is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light.

Accepted Answer

A) Keratin 
B) Melanin 
C) Melatonin 
D) Carotene 
E) Collagen 
A) Keratin 
B) Melanin 
C) Melatonin 
D) Carotene 
E) Collagen

Question 3

In the diagram of a hair root shown,where is the cuticle of the hair?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the events occurring at point A in the diagram of deep wound healing shown below?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood clot is forming. 
B) New collagen fibers are forming. 
C) Damaged blood vessels are being repaired. 
D) Epithelium is migrating across wound. 
E) Scar tissue is forming. 
A) Blood clot is forming. 
B) New collagen fibers are forming. 
C) Damaged blood vessels are being repaired. 
D) Epithelium is migrating across wound. 
E) Scar tissue is forming.

Question 5

Which condition is due to a buildup of bilirubin pigment in the skin?

Accepted Answer

A) hirsutism 
B) pallor 
C) jaundice 
D) androgenic alopecia 
E) erythema 
A) hirsutism 
B) pallor 
C) jaundice 
D) androgenic alopecia 
E) erythema

Question 6

This is fine nonpigmented hair that covers the body of the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) Alopecia 
B) Vellus 
C) Lanugo 
D) Papilla 
E) Lunula 
A) Alopecia 
B) Vellus 
C) Lanugo 
D) Papilla 
E) Lunula

Question 7

Characteristics of thick skin include:

Accepted Answer

A) Found in the palms,soles of the feet and fingertips. 
B) Does not contain hair follicles. 
C) Contains more sweat glands than thin skin. 
D) Contain epidermal ridges. 
E) All of these choices are correct 
A) Found in the palms,soles of the feet and fingertips. 
B) Does not contain hair follicles. 
C) Contains more sweat glands than thin skin. 
D) Contain epidermal ridges. 
E) All of these choices are correct

Question 8

"Goose bumps" are caused by

Accepted Answer

A) contraction of arrector pili muscles. 
B) secretions from the sudoriferous glands. 
C) contraction of dermal papillae. 
D) stimulation of hair root plexus. 
E) secretions from the sebaceous gland. 
A) contraction of arrector pili muscles. 
B) secretions from the sudoriferous glands. 
C) contraction of dermal papillae. 
D) stimulation of hair root plexus. 
E) secretions from the sebaceous gland.

Question 9

Which of the following terms refers to redness of the skin such as seen in patients with inflammation,infection or heat exposure?

Accepted Answer

A) hirsutism 
B) pallor 
C) jaundice 
D) androgenic alopecia 
E) erythema 
A) hirsutism 
B) pallor 
C) jaundice 
D) androgenic alopecia 
E) erythema

Question 10

Describe the structure and function of arrector pili.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

In the figure of a sagittal section of a fingernail shown,where is the hyponychium (nail bed)?

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) C 
C) E 
D) F 
E) G 
A) B 
B) C 
C) E 
D) F 
E) G

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the events occurring at point B in the diagram of deep wound healing shown below?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood clot is forming. 
B) New collagen fibers are forming. 
C) Damaged blood vessels are being repaired. 
D) Epithelium is migrating across wound. 
E) Scar tissue is forming. 
A) Blood clot is forming. 
B) New collagen fibers are forming. 
C) Damaged blood vessels are being repaired. 
D) Epithelium is migrating across wound. 
E) Scar tissue is forming.

Question 13

In the figure of a sagittal section of a fingernail shown,where is the eponychium (cuticle)?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) E 
D) F 
E) G 
A) A 
B) B 
C) E 
D) F 
E) G

Question 14

This layer of the skin is composed mainly of dense irregular connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) Hypodermis 
B) Basement membrane 
C) Epidermis 
D) Dermis 
E) Hypodermis. 
A) Hypodermis 
B) Basement membrane 
C) Epidermis 
D) Dermis 
E) Hypodermis.

Question 15

Which structure in the figure is a receptor sensitive to pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) G 
C) F 
D) H 
E) I 
A) A 
B) G 
C) F 
D) H 
E) I

Question 16

In the diagram,which is the papilla of the hair?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) C 
C) E 
D) F 
E) G 
A) A 
B) C 
C) E 
D) F 
E) G

Question 17

Which structures in the figure are sensitive to warmth,coolness and itching?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) G 
C) F 
D) H 
E) J 
A) A 
B) G 
C) F 
D) H 
E) J

Question 18

This type of exocrine gland is a simple,coiled tubular gland that is found throughout almost the entirety of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) Sebaceous gland 
B) Eccrine sweat gland 
C) Apocrine sweat gland 
D) Ceruminous gland 
E) None of these answer choices are correct. 
A) Sebaceous gland 
B) Eccrine sweat gland 
C) Apocrine sweat gland 
D) Ceruminous gland 
E) None of these answer choices are correct.

Question 19

In the photomicrograph of a portion of thick skin shown below,which layer is the stratum spinosum?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 20

This is another name for the subcutaneous layer.

Accepted Answer

A) Dermis 
B) Epidermis 
C) Stratum corneum 
D) Stratum basale 
E) Hypodermis 
A) Dermis 
B) Epidermis 
C) Stratum corneum 
D) Stratum basale 
E) Hypodermis

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Which of the following terms refers to an inflammation of the skin characterized by patches of redness,blistering,and extreme itching?

This pigment secreted by specialized cells in the skin is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light.

In the diagram of a hair root shown,where is the cuticle of the hair?

Which of the following best describes the events occurring at point A in the diagram of deep wound healing shown below?

Which condition is due to a buildup of bilirubin pigment in the skin?

This is fine nonpigmented hair that covers the body of the fetus.

Characteristics of thick skin include:

"Goose bumps" are caused by

Which of the following terms refers to redness of the skin such as seen in patients with inflammation,infection or heat exposure?

Describe the structure and function of arrector pili.

In the figure of a sagittal section of a fingernail shown,where is the hyponychium (nail bed)?

Which of the following best describes the events occurring at point B in the diagram of deep wound healing shown below?

In the figure of a sagittal section of a fingernail shown,where is the eponychium (cuticle)?

This layer of the skin is composed mainly of dense irregular connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibers.

Which structure in the figure is a receptor sensitive to pressure?

In the diagram,which is the papilla of the hair?

Which structures in the figure are sensitive to warmth,coolness and itching?

This type of exocrine gland is a simple,coiled tubular gland that is found throughout almost the entirety of the skin.

In the photomicrograph of a portion of thick skin shown below,which layer is the stratum spinosum?

This is another name for the subcutaneous layer.

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory, Motor and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: The Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and Immunity

The Digestive System

Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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