Question 1

_________ prevents excessive dryness and keeps skin soft and pliable.

Accepted Answer

A) Water 
B) Keratin 
C) The dermal papillae 
D) Sebum 
A) Water 
B) Keratin 
C) The dermal papillae 
D) Sebum D

Question 2

Select the correct statement.

Accepted Answer

A) Exposure of the skin to sunlight stimulates the production of keratin. 
B) Exposure of the skin to sunlight stimulates the production of vitamin D 
C) Exposure of the skin to sunlight helps prevent skin cancer. 
D) Exposure of the skin to sunlight helps promote skin elasticity. 
A) Exposure of the skin to sunlight stimulates the production of keratin. 
B) Exposure of the skin to sunlight stimulates the production of vitamin D 
C) Exposure of the skin to sunlight helps prevent skin cancer. 
D) Exposure of the skin to sunlight helps promote skin elasticity. B

Question 3

If body temperature increases above normal, what occurs?

Accepted Answer

A) sweat is produced by both eccrine and appocrine glands 
B) the nervous system causes blood vessels to dilate 
C) sweating occurs and blood vessels of the dermis dilate 
D) sweating occurs and the blood vessels of the dermis contract 
A) sweat is produced by both eccrine and appocrine glands 
B) the nervous system causes blood vessels to dilate 
C) sweating occurs and blood vessels of the dermis dilate 
D) sweating occurs and the blood vessels of the dermis contract C

Question 4

You can feel when your hair is being touched because:

Accepted Answer

A) hairs are made of living epidermal tissue. 
B) hairs are made of living neurons. 
C) hair follicles have neurons associated with them. 
D) the arrector pili muscle detects movement of the hair. 
A) hairs are made of living epidermal tissue. 
B) hairs are made of living neurons. 
C) hair follicles have neurons associated with them. 
D) the arrector pili muscle detects movement of the hair.

Question 5

Select the correct statement.

Accepted Answer

A) When body temperature is higher than normal, blood flow to the skin is increased. 
B) The primary function of perspiration is to remove waste materials from the blood. 
C) Aging is usually associated with increased melanin production. 
D) A decrease in blood flow to the skin is associated with a feeling of warmth. 
A) When body temperature is higher than normal, blood flow to the skin is increased. 
B) The primary function of perspiration is to remove waste materials from the blood. 
C) Aging is usually associated with increased melanin production. 
D) A decrease in blood flow to the skin is associated with a feeling of warmth.

Question 6

Keratin is a ________ that is secreted by cells of the epidermis to waterproof the skin and protects against abrasion.

Accepted Answer

A) protein 
B) lipid 
C) carbohydrate 
D) lipoprotein 
A) protein 
B) lipid 
C) carbohydrate 
D) lipoprotein

Question 7

Wrinkles, itchy skin, and balding are all common signs of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) alopecia 
B) impetigo 
C) eczema 
D) aging 
A) alopecia 
B) impetigo 
C) eczema 
D) aging

Question 8

The skin pigment that provides protection from ultraviolet radiation is ________, which is produced by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) carotene; hypodermal cells 
B) hemoglobin; blood cells 
C) melanin; dermal cells 
D) melanin; melanocytes 
A) carotene; hypodermal cells 
B) hemoglobin; blood cells 
C) melanin; dermal cells 
D) melanin; melanocytes

Question 9

An uncontrolled high body temperature may result in a very hot environment during physical exertion. Such a condition is called

Accepted Answer

A) frostbite. 
B) fever. 
C) hyperthermia. 
D) hypothermia. 
A) frostbite. 
B) fever. 
C) hyperthermia. 
D) hypothermia.

Question 10

Ceruminous glands are specialized _______ glands.

Accepted Answer

A) endocrine 
B) eccrine 
C) sebaceous 
D) sweat 
A) endocrine 
B) eccrine 
C) sebaceous 
D) sweat

Question 11

The integumentary system comprises

Accepted Answer

A) skin, glands and hair. 
B) skin, glands, hair, and nails. 
C) skin and muscles. 
D) only skin. 
A) skin, glands and hair. 
B) skin, glands, hair, and nails. 
C) skin and muscles. 
D) only skin.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the aging of skin is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The skin starts off fairly thin, then thickens through early adulthood, then thins after 50. 
B) The skin starts off fairly thick, then thins steadily as a person ages. 
C) The skin starts off fairly thin, then thickens for a person's entire life. 
D) The skin starts off fairly thick, then loses epithelia until it is only connective tissue. 
A) The skin starts off fairly thin, then thickens through early adulthood, then thins after 50. 
B) The skin starts off fairly thick, then thins steadily as a person ages. 
C) The skin starts off fairly thin, then thickens for a person's entire life. 
D) The skin starts off fairly thick, then loses epithelia until it is only connective tissue.

Question 13

The layer within the epidermis that acts as the foundation providing new cells is the _______.

Accepted Answer

A) stratum corneum 
B) stratum basale 
C) basement membrane 
D) stratum granulosum 
A) stratum corneum 
B) stratum basale 
C) basement membrane 
D) stratum granulosum

Question 14

The predominant tissues composing the subcutaneous tissue are _________ tissue and ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) fibrous connective; areolar connective 
B) elastic connective; fibrous connective 
C) elastic connective; adipose 
D) areolar connective; adipose 
A) fibrous connective; areolar connective 
B) elastic connective; fibrous connective 
C) elastic connective; adipose 
D) areolar connective; adipose

Question 15

Eccrine sweat glands are located

Accepted Answer

A) on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands. 
B) in the genital and axillary regions. 
C) on the scalp of the head. 
D) throughout the body. 
A) on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands. 
B) in the genital and axillary regions. 
C) on the scalp of the head. 
D) throughout the body.

Question 16

Glands secreting an oily liquid into hair follicles are _________ glands.

Accepted Answer

A) sebaceous 
B) sudoriferous 
C) eccrine 
D) apocrine 
A) sebaceous 
B) sudoriferous 
C) eccrine 
D) apocrine

Question 17

The pigment of the skin which contributes to skin coloration is

Accepted Answer

A) hemoglobin. 
B) melanin. 
C) keratin. 
D) carotene. 
A) hemoglobin. 
B) melanin. 
C) keratin. 
D) carotene.

Question 18

An increase in blood flow to the skin may cause what change in appearance?

Accepted Answer

A) more pink or red coloring 
B) pale coloring 
C) tanning 
D) cyanosis 
A) more pink or red coloring 
B) pale coloring 
C) tanning 
D) cyanosis

Question 19

Perspiration contains which of the following substances?

Accepted Answer

A) wastes 
B) water 
C) salts 
D) all of the above 
A) wastes 
B) water 
C) salts 
D) all of the above

Question 20

Apocrine sweat glands are located

Accepted Answer

A) on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands. 
B) in the genital and axillary regions. 
C) on the scalp of the head. 
D) throughout the body. 
A) on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands. 
B) in the genital and axillary regions. 
C) on the scalp of the head. 
D) throughout the body.

_________ prevents excessive dryness and keeps skin soft and pliable.

Select the correct statement.

If body temperature increases above normal, what occurs?

You can feel when your hair is being touched because:

Select the correct statement.

Keratin is a ________ that is secreted by cells of the epidermis to waterproof the skin and protects against abrasion.

Wrinkles, itchy skin, and balding are all common signs of _____.

The skin pigment that provides protection from ultraviolet radiation is , which is produced by __.

An uncontrolled high body temperature may result in a very hot environment during physical exertion. Such a condition is called

Ceruminous glands are specialized _______ glands.

The integumentary system comprises

Which of the following statements about the aging of skin is correct?

The layer within the epidermis that acts as the foundation providing new cells is the _______.

The predominant tissues composing the subcutaneous tissue are _ tissue and tissue.

Eccrine sweat glands are located

Glands secreting an oily liquid into hair follicles are _________ glands.

The pigment of the skin which contributes to skin coloration is

An increase in blood flow to the skin may cause what change in appearance?

Perspiration contains which of the following substances?

Apocrine sweat glands are located

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Exam 5: Integumentary System

_________ prevents excessive dryness and keeps skin soft and pliable.

Select the correct statement.

If body temperature increases above normal, what occurs?

You can feel when your hair is being touched because:

Select the correct statement.

Keratin is a ________ that is secreted by cells of the epidermis to waterproof the skin and protects against abrasion.

Wrinkles, itchy skin, and balding are all common signs of _____.

The skin pigment that provides protection from ultraviolet radiation is ________, which is produced by __________.

An uncontrolled high body temperature may result in a very hot environment during physical exertion. Such a condition is called

Ceruminous glands are specialized _______ glands.

The integumentary system comprises

Which of the following statements about the aging of skin is correct?

The layer within the epidermis that acts as the foundation providing new cells is the _______.

The predominant tissues composing the subcutaneous tissue are _________ tissue and ________ tissue.

Eccrine sweat glands are located

Glands secreting an oily liquid into hair follicles are _________ glands.

The pigment of the skin which contributes to skin coloration is

An increase in blood flow to the skin may cause what change in appearance?

Perspiration contains which of the following substances?

Apocrine sweat glands are located

Introduction to the Human Body

Chemical Aspects of Life

Cell

Tissues and Membranes

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart and Blood Vessels

Lymphatic System and Defenses Against Disease

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive Systems

Pregnancy, Prenatal Development, and Genetics

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The skin pigment that provides protection from ultraviolet radiation is , which is produced by __.

The predominant tissues composing the subcutaneous tissue are _ tissue and tissue.