Question 1

This condition is exhibited when no melanin is secreted.

Accepted Answer

A)  melanoma 
B)  vitiligo 
C)  alopecia 
D)  albinism D

Question 2

Which of the following are the two most distinct layers of skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  stratum germinativum and stratum corneum 
B)  epidermis and dermis 
C)  subcutaneous and stratum corneum 
D)  integument and stratum germinativum B

Question 3

Why do older people tend to feel cold?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a decrease in the amount of adipose tissue under the skin. 
B)  There is an increase blood flow to the skin, resulting in excess cooling. 
C)  Metabolic rate increases with age. 
D)  Keratinization decreases with age. A

Question 4

A blackhead is formed when this gland becomes blocked by accumulated oil and cellular debris.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following best describes hyperthermia?

Accepted Answer

A)  an elevation in body temperature; the body simply cannot cool itself 
B)  a decrease in body temperature caused by a prolonged exposure to cold 
C)  the normal range of body temperatures 
D)  an increase in body temperature generally caused by an infection

Question 6

Which patient is most likely to require an escharotomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  a person who is cyanotic 
B)  a person with severe digital clubbing 
C)  a severely burned patient 
D)  a person with drug-induced urticaria

Question 7

Which layer of skin contains the stratum germinativum and stratum corneum?

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermal layer 
B)  adipose tissue 
C)  dermal layer 
D)  hypodermal layer

Question 8

Which skin layer supports the dermis?

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermal layer 
B)  hypodermis 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  cutaneous membrane

Question 9

Why does the skin become dry, coarse, and itchy in the older person?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a decrease in the amount of adipose tissue. 
B)  There is an increase in the blood flow to the skin. 
C)  There is an increased fragility of the skin. 
D)  There is decreased sebaceous gland activity in the skin.

Question 10

Alopecia is most likely to occur in a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tanned patient 
B)  cyanotic patient 
C)  patient who is being treated with anticancer drugs 
D)  patient with vitiligo

Exam 7: Integumentary System and Body Temperature