Question 1

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "A"?

Accepted Answer

A)  stratum granulosum 
B)  stratum lucidum 
C)  stratum spinosum 
D)  stratum basale 
E)  stratum corneum 
A)  stratum granulosum 
B)  stratum lucidum 
C)  stratum spinosum 
D)  stratum basale 
E)  stratum corneum

Question 2

On coming inside from the cold, students notice that their cheeks are red. This results from

Accepted Answer

A)  dilation of the blood vessels in the dermis of the cheeks. 
B)  constriction of the blood vessels in the epidermis of the cheeks. 
C)  increased permeability of superficial vessels. 
D)  constriction of the sweat glands in the cheeks. 
E)  damage to the epidermis by the cold. 
A)  dilation of the blood vessels in the dermis of the cheeks. 
B)  constriction of the blood vessels in the epidermis of the cheeks. 
C)  increased permeability of superficial vessels. 
D)  constriction of the sweat glands in the cheeks. 
E)  damage to the epidermis by the cold.

Question 3

Thick skin

Accepted Answer

A)  has three different epidermal strata. 
B)  has fewer layers of cells in the stratum corneum than thin skin. 
C)  is found in areas subject to pressure or friction such as palms. 
D)  is found covering most of the body. 
E)  is determined by the thickness of the dermis. 
A)  has three different epidermal strata. 
B)  has fewer layers of cells in the stratum corneum than thin skin. 
C)  is found in areas subject to pressure or friction such as palms. 
D)  is found covering most of the body. 
E)  is determined by the thickness of the dermis.

Question 4

Which type of skin cancer is the most common?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kaposi's sarcoma 
B)  melanoma 
C)  psoriasis 
D)  basal cell carcinoma 
E)  squamous cell carcinoma 
A)  Kaposi's sarcoma 
B)  melanoma 
C)  psoriasis 
D)  basal cell carcinoma 
E)  squamous cell carcinoma

Question 5

A slight sunburn is an example of a ______ burn.

Accepted Answer

A)  third-degree 
B)  fourth-degree 
C)  partial-thickness 
D)  first-degree 
E)  second-degree 
A)  third-degree 
B)  fourth-degree 
C)  partial-thickness 
D)  first-degree 
E)  second-degree

Question 6

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "D"?

Accepted Answer

A)  stratum granulosum 
B)  stratum corneum 
C)  stratum lucidum 
D)  stratum spinosum 
E)  stratum basale 
A)  stratum granulosum 
B)  stratum corneum 
C)  stratum lucidum 
D)  stratum spinosum 
E)  stratum basale

Question 7

Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  dermatitis. 
B)  albinism. 
C)  melanosomes. 
D)  carotene. 
E)  cyanosis. 
A)  dermatitis. 
B)  albinism. 
C)  melanosomes. 
D)  carotene. 
E)  cyanosis.

Question 8

Which cells of the epidermis are part of the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  keratinocytes 
B)  Langerhans cells 
C)  melanocytes 
D)  fibroblasts 
E)  Merkel cells 
A)  keratinocytes 
B)  Langerhans cells 
C)  melanocytes 
D)  fibroblasts 
E)  Merkel cells

Question 9

Inflammation of the skin is called dermatitis or

Accepted Answer

A)  psoriasis. 
B)  vitiligo. 
C)  bullae. 
D)  eczema. 
E)  decubitus ulcer. 
A)  psoriasis. 
B)  vitiligo. 
C)  bullae. 
D)  eczema. 
E)  decubitus ulcer.

Question 10

An abrasion of the skin results in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid retention by the kidney 
B)  increased melanin production 
C)  portal of entry for microorganisms 
D)  loss of cell regeneration ability 
E)  irreversible damage to the epidermis 
A)  fluid retention by the kidney 
B)  increased melanin production 
C)  portal of entry for microorganisms 
D)  loss of cell regeneration ability 
E)  irreversible damage to the epidermis

Question 11

Excessive shedding of this layer of the epidermis of the scalp is responsible for dandruff.

Accepted Answer

A)  stratum corneum 
B)  stratum basale 
C)  stratum lucidum 
D)  stratum granulosum 
E)  stratum spinosum 
A)  stratum corneum 
B)  stratum basale 
C)  stratum lucidum 
D)  stratum granulosum 
E)  stratum spinosum

Question 12

One type of experimental contraceptive device is a skin patch that contains a chemical absorbed through the skin. Which of the following substances might be the type of chemical involved?

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  lipid-soluble substances 
D)  amino acids 
E)  water-soluble substances 
A)  proteins 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  lipid-soluble substances 
D)  amino acids 
E)  water-soluble substances

Exam 5: Integumentary System

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "A"?

On coming inside from the cold, students notice that their cheeks are red. This results from

Thick skin

Which type of skin cancer is the most common?

A slight sunburn is an example of a ______ burn.

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "D"?

Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the skin?

Which cells of the epidermis are part of the immune system?

Inflammation of the skin is called dermatitis or

An abrasion of the skin results in which of the following?

Excessive shedding of this layer of the epidermis of the scalp is responsible for dandruff.

One type of experimental contraceptive device is a skin patch that contains a chemical absorbed through the skin. Which of the following substances might be the type of chemical involved?

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