Question 1

Frequent showers and water exposure help maintain the skin's moisture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A subcutaneous (subQ)injection is delivered to the region of the diagram labeled

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following statements is NOT a correct description of the structure of skin?

Accepted Answer

A) The dermis is usually thicker than the epidermis. 
B) The stratum basale forms the deepest layer of the epidermis. 
C) The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and epidermis. 
D) The dermis contains smooth muscle and nerve tissue. 
E) The epidermis is avascular. 
A) The dermis is usually thicker than the epidermis. 
B) The stratum basale forms the deepest layer of the epidermis. 
C) The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and epidermis. 
D) The dermis contains smooth muscle and nerve tissue. 
E) The epidermis is avascular. C

Question 4

Corpuscle of touch are touch receptors found in the

Accepted Answer

A) dermal papillae 
B) hypodermis 
C) stratum corneum 
D) deep dermis just above the hypodermis 
E) stratum basale 
A) dermal papillae 
B) hypodermis 
C) stratum corneum 
D) deep dermis just above the hypodermis 
E) stratum basale

Question 5

Each hair follicle is surrounded by free nerve endings called the hair _____ _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each hair follicle is surrounded by free...

Question 6

Cold receptors are free nerve endings found in the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cold receptors are free nerve endings found...

Question 7

Gray hair contains more melanin than blond or red hair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Increased secretion of androgens at puberty stimulates typical body hair growth patterns in both adolescent males and females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Freckles are an accumulation of melanin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Perspiration is the substance secreted by

Accepted Answer

A) ceruminous glands 
B) sudoriferous glands 
C) sebaceous glands 
D) oil glands 
E) salivary glands 
A) ceruminous glands 
B) sudoriferous glands 
C) sebaceous glands 
D) oil glands 
E) salivary glands

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an early warning sign that a mole or skin discoloration is potentially melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A) asymmetry 
B) irregular border 
C) uneven coloration 
D) diameter greater than 6 millimeters 
E) protruding above the skin surface by at least 5 millimeters 
A) asymmetry 
B) irregular border 
C) uneven coloration 
D) diameter greater than 6 millimeters 
E) protruding above the skin surface by at least 5 millimeters

Question 12

The stratum spinosum of the skin has a high mitotic activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning methods of slowing or reversing the effects of aging on skin?

Accepted Answer

A) Topical products can be used to bleach the skin. 
B) Microdermabrasion can improve skin texture and reduce blemishes. 
C) Chemical peels can improve skin texture and reduce blemishes. 
D) Botox paralyzes wrinkle muscles. 
E) Sunless tanners help protect skin from UVB rays. 
A) Topical products can be used to bleach the skin. 
B) Microdermabrasion can improve skin texture and reduce blemishes. 
C) Chemical peels can improve skin texture and reduce blemishes. 
D) Botox paralyzes wrinkle muscles. 
E) Sunless tanners help protect skin from UVB rays.

Question 14

The primary function of hair on the scalp is

Accepted Answer

A) protection 
B) sensory perception 
C) to increase surface area 
D) heat dissipation 
E) movement 
A) protection 
B) sensory perception 
C) to increase surface area 
D) heat dissipation 
E) movement

Question 15

In humans, arrector pili muscles contract in response to

Accepted Answer

A) hypovolemic shock. 
B) physical or chemical trauma. 
C) moisture on the skin. 
D) stress like cold or fright. 
E) skin infections. 
A) hypovolemic shock. 
B) physical or chemical trauma. 
C) moisture on the skin. 
D) stress like cold or fright. 
E) skin infections.

Question 16

The easiest place to find large amounts of adipose tissue in the skin is in the dermis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders is called

Accepted Answer

A) dermatology 
B) pathology 
C) pharmacology 
D) cardiology 
E) oncology 
A) dermatology 
B) pathology 
C) pharmacology 
D) cardiology 
E) oncology

Question 18

Tactile epithelial cells and type I cutaneous mechanoreceptors detect touch sensations in the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Sebum is secreted by sweat glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Cold sores or fever blisters are caused by a/an _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cold sores or fever blisters are caused...

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Frequent showers and water exposure help maintain the skin's moisture.

A subcutaneous (subQ)injection is delivered to the region of the diagram labeled

Which of the following statements is NOT a correct description of the structure of skin?

Corpuscle of touch are touch receptors found in the

Each hair follicle is surrounded by free nerve endings called the hair _____ _____.

Cold receptors are free nerve endings found in the _____.

Gray hair contains more melanin than blond or red hair.

Increased secretion of androgens at puberty stimulates typical body hair growth patterns in both adolescent males and females.

Freckles are an accumulation of melanin.

Perspiration is the substance secreted by

Which of the following is NOT an early warning sign that a mole or skin discoloration is potentially melanoma?

The stratum spinosum of the skin has a high mitotic activity.

Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning methods of slowing or reversing the effects of aging on skin?

The primary function of hair on the scalp is

In humans, arrector pili muscles contract in response to

The easiest place to find large amounts of adipose tissue in the skin is in the dermis.

The medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders is called

Tactile epithelial cells and type I cutaneous mechanoreceptors detect touch sensations in the skin.

Sebum is secreted by sweat glands.

Cold sores or fever blisters are caused by a/an _____.

Organization of the Human Body

Introductory Chemistry

Cells

Tissues

The Skeletal System

Joints

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

Central Nervous System, Spinal Nerves, and Cranial Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Somatic Senses and Special Sense

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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