Exam 23: The Integumentary System

Which of the following are mites that burrow beneath the skin?

Keratinocytes are located in the ____.

The ________ receptors in the skin can detect touch, heat, cold, and pain.

Herpes simplex is caused by ____.

A burn that causes only pain, swelling, and redness is a ____.

The ________ muscles are attached to hair follicles and cause goose bumps.

The skin layer labeled B is the ________.

Which letter indicates the dermis?

Keratin is a durable protein that makes the ____ waterproof and resistant to bacteria and viruses.

The ________ is the most superficial layer of skin and is made up of many layers of tightly packed cells.

The stratum basale is also known as the stratum ________.

A partial-thickness burn involves the epidermis and dermis. This is shown at letter ________ in the figure.

Julio called this morning and asked to be seen today if possible. You fit him into the schedule and he arrives at your office with a red face that looks painful. He states that the gas stove flashed in his face when he was lighting it. You note that facial hair has been burned, but there are no blisters. Your best first response is to ____.

In ________, the skin develops oozing lesions that eventually crust over with a distinctive honey-colored crust. It is highly contagious for those who come in contact with the lesions or the exudates from them.

The item labeled F in the illustration is a(n) ________ gland.

A skin lesion that consists of a large blister or cluster of blisters is a(n) ________.

The skin plays a major role in body ________ regulation by dilating and constricting dermal blood vessels.

Most of the time, ________ is inherited and results in hair loss. Other common causes include hormonal changes, chemotherapy, stress, burns, and fungal infections of the skin.

Which of these skin problems is an inherited autoimmune disorder?

A person with a rich supply of oxygenated blood will have skin that is a(n) ____ hue.