Question 1

A burn that involves the epidermis only is called a deep partial-thickness burn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The arrector pili muscle is composed of __________ muscle tissue.

Accepted Answer

smooth

Question 3

The dermis is very flat compared to the epidermis,which has ridges projecting inward and elevations called papillae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Acne is a disorder involving the

Accepted Answer

A)  sweat glands. 
B)  hair follicles. 
C)  sebaceous glands. 
D)  apocrine glands. 
E)  eccrine glands. 
A)  sweat glands. 
B)  hair follicles. 
C)  sebaceous glands. 
D)  apocrine glands. 
E)  eccrine glands.

Question 5

The secretion of the sebaceous glands is called sebum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When the body temperature rises above normal,dermal blood vessels are likely to constrict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Blood with excess oxygen causes cyanosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Carcinomas appear most often in the skin of the neck,face and scalp.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An organ contains

Accepted Answer

A)  skin and bones. 
B)  two or more tissues grouped together that function together. 
C)  at least four tissues grouped together that function together. 
D)  one variety of each of the four tissue types. 
E)  all one type of tissue. 
A)  skin and bones. 
B)  two or more tissues grouped together that function together. 
C)  at least four tissues grouped together that function together. 
D)  one variety of each of the four tissue types. 
E)  all one type of tissue.

Question 10

Pressure ulcers are usually associated with skin overlying

Accepted Answer

A)  bony projections. 
B)  skeletal muscles. 
C)  a thick layer of fat. 
D)  nerve fibers. 
E)  the hands. 
A)  bony projections. 
B)  skeletal muscles. 
C)  a thick layer of fat. 
D)  nerve fibers. 
E)  the hands.

Question 11

Cutaneous carcinomas are most commonly caused by exposure to

Accepted Answer

A)  X-rays. 
B)  gamma radiation. 
C)  ultraviolet light. 
D)  mutagenic chemicals. 
E)  carcinogenic chemicals. 
A)  X-rays. 
B)  gamma radiation. 
C)  ultraviolet light. 
D)  mutagenic chemicals. 
E)  carcinogenic chemicals.

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of the person most likely to develop a cutaneous carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  over forty years of age 
B)  often works outdoors 
C)  light-complexioned skin 
D)  often plays outdoors 
E)  all of these 
A)  over forty years of age 
B)  often works outdoors 
C)  light-complexioned skin 
D)  often plays outdoors 
E)  all of these

Question 13

The outermost layer of the epidermis is stratum basale and the innermost layer is stratum corneum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The deepest cells of the epidermis make up the stratum ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The deepest cells of the epidermis make...

Question 15

Which of the following is a normal response to excess loss of body heat in a cold environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dermal blood vessels constrict. 
B)  Sweat glands become inactive. 
C)  Skeletal muscles contract involuntarily. 
D)  Less blood flows to dermal vessels. 
E)  All of these 
A)  Dermal blood vessels constrict. 
B)  Sweat glands become inactive. 
C)  Skeletal muscles contract involuntarily. 
D)  Less blood flows to dermal vessels. 
E)  All of these

Question 16

Eccrine sweat glands

Accepted Answer

A)  are most common in the armpits and groin. 
B)  respond primarily to elevated body temperature. 
C)  respond primarily to emotional stress. 
D)  usually are associated with hair follicles. 
E)  are examples of holocrine glands. 
A)  are most common in the armpits and groin. 
B)  respond primarily to elevated body temperature. 
C)  respond primarily to emotional stress. 
D)  usually are associated with hair follicles. 
E)  are examples of holocrine glands.

Question 17

Skin cancer cells are most likely to develop from

Accepted Answer

A)  pigmented epithelial cells. 
B)  pigmented melanocytes. 
C)  nonpigmented epithelial cells. 
D)  nonpigmented melanocytes. 
E)  nonpigmented dermal cells. 
A)  pigmented epithelial cells. 
B)  pigmented melanocytes. 
C)  nonpigmented epithelial cells. 
D)  nonpigmented melanocytes. 
E)  nonpigmented dermal cells.

Question 18

Nerve fibers scattered throughout the dermis are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  hair,oil glands,and sweat glands. 
B)  bone,tendons,and muscles. 
C)  the subcutaneous layer. 
D)  muscles,glands,and sensory receptors. 
E)  fingernails and toenails. 
A)  hair,oil glands,and sweat glands. 
B)  bone,tendons,and muscles. 
C)  the subcutaneous layer. 
D)  muscles,glands,and sensory receptors. 
E)  fingernails and toenails.

Question 19

__________ is the pigment produced by melanocytes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the pigment produced by melanocytes....

Question 20

Exposure to ultraviolet light darkens the skin by stimulating production of

Accepted Answer

A)  melatonin. 
B)  carotene. 
C)  hemoglobin. 
D)  cyanin. 
E)  melanin. 
A)  melatonin. 
B)  carotene. 
C)  hemoglobin. 
D)  cyanin. 
E)  melanin.

A burn that involves the epidermis only is called a deep partial-thickness burn.

The arrector pili muscle is composed of __________ muscle tissue.

The dermis is very flat compared to the epidermis,which has ridges projecting inward and elevations called papillae.

Acne is a disorder involving the

The secretion of the sebaceous glands is called sebum.

When the body temperature rises above normal,dermal blood vessels are likely to constrict.

Blood with excess oxygen causes cyanosis.

Carcinomas appear most often in the skin of the neck,face and scalp.

An organ contains

Pressure ulcers are usually associated with skin overlying

Cutaneous carcinomas are most commonly caused by exposure to

Which of the following is a characteristic of the person most likely to develop a cutaneous carcinoma?

The outermost layer of the epidermis is stratum basale and the innermost layer is stratum corneum.

The deepest cells of the epidermis make up the stratum ____________.

Which of the following is a normal response to excess loss of body heat in a cold environment?

Eccrine sweat glands

Skin cancer cells are most likely to develop from

Nerve fibers scattered throughout the dermis are associated with

__________ is the pigment produced by melanocytes.

Exposure to ultraviolet light darkens the skin by stimulating production of

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Exam 6: Integumentary System

A burn that involves the epidermis only is called a deep partial-thickness burn.

The arrector pili muscle is composed of __________ muscle tissue.

The dermis is very flat compared to the epidermis,which has ridges projecting inward and elevations called papillae.

Acne is a disorder involving the

The secretion of the sebaceous glands is called sebum.

When the body temperature rises above normal,dermal blood vessels are likely to constrict.

Blood with excess oxygen causes cyanosis.

Carcinomas appear most often in the skin of the neck,face and scalp.

An organ contains

Pressure ulcers are usually associated with skin overlying

Cutaneous carcinomas are most commonly caused by exposure to

Which of the following is a characteristic of the person most likely to develop a cutaneous carcinoma?

The outermost layer of the epidermis is stratum basale and the innermost layer is stratum corneum.

The deepest cells of the epidermis make up the stratum ____________.

Which of the following is a normal response to excess loss of body heat in a cold environment?

Eccrine sweat glands

Skin cancer cells are most likely to develop from

Nerve fibers scattered throughout the dermis are associated with

__________ is the pigment produced by melanocytes.

Exposure to ultraviolet light darkens the skin by stimulating production of

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Pregnancy, growth, development, and Genetics

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