Question 1

Hair color is determined by the amount of keratin protein produced during keratinization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Structures including a bulb, a bulge, and a papilla are all associated with what skin structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hair follicle 
B)  Dermal layer 
C)  Fingernail 
D)  Melanocyte 
E)  Stratum basale 
A)  Hair follicle 
B)  Dermal layer 
C)  Fingernail 
D)  Melanocyte 
E)  Stratum basale A

Question 3

What is keratinization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process of hardening the epidermal cells 
B)  Process by which the secretions of sebaceous glands are released 
C)  Process of production and distribution of melanin granules 
D)  Process of cell division that produces hair 
E)  Process of healing of shallow wounds involving only the epidermis 
A)  Process of hardening the epidermal cells 
B)  Process by which the secretions of sebaceous glands are released 
C)  Process of production and distribution of melanin granules 
D)  Process of cell division that produces hair 
E)  Process of healing of shallow wounds involving only the epidermis A

Question 4

Where does the process of keratinization occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epidermis 
B)  Dermis 
C)  Subcutaneous layer 
A)  Epidermis 
B)  Dermis 
C)  Subcutaneous layer

Question 5

What structure is a source of stem cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hair bulge 
B)  Hair papilla 
C)  Hair bulb 
D)  Hair root 
A)  Hair bulge 
B)  Hair papilla 
C)  Hair bulb 
D)  Hair root

Question 6

What is a normal response to excess loss of body heat in a cold environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dermal blood vessels constrict. 
B)  Sebaceous glands become more active. 
C)  Blood flow to skin increases. 
D)  Sweat glands become more active. 
A)  Dermal blood vessels constrict. 
B)  Sebaceous glands become more active. 
C)  Blood flow to skin increases. 
D)  Sweat glands become more active.

Question 7

What is the correct order of the epidermal layers found in thick skin, superficial to deep?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

On its superficial aspect, the epidermis has ridges called papillae that project upward toward the surface of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are dermal papillae?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conical projections of dermis just deep to the epidermis 
B)  Ridges of epidermal cells extending down into dermis 
C)  Clusters of stem cells located along side of hair follicles 
D)  Conical projections of dermal tissue extending into the base of hair follicles 
E)  Areas where sebaceous glands connect to hair follicles 
A)  Conical projections of dermis just deep to the epidermis 
B)  Ridges of epidermal cells extending down into dermis 
C)  Clusters of stem cells located along side of hair follicles 
D)  Conical projections of dermal tissue extending into the base of hair follicles 
E)  Areas where sebaceous glands connect to hair follicles

Question 10

The pigment called __________ is produced by melanocytes..

Accepted Answer

The answer of The pigment called __________ is produced by...

Question 11

Injections called __________ are those that are administered into the skin.

Accepted Answer

A)  subcutaneous injections 
B)  intradermal injections 
C)  intramuscular injections 
D)  hypodermic injections 
E)  intravenous injections 
A)  subcutaneous injections 
B)  intradermal injections 
C)  intramuscular injections 
D)  hypodermic injections 
E)  intravenous injections

Question 12

What forms the granulations that appear during the healing of large, open wounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood clots 
B)  Phagocytic cells 
C)  Fibroblasts and new blood vessels 
D)  Scar tissue 
E)  Dead keratinocytes 
A)  Blood clots 
B)  Phagocytic cells 
C)  Fibroblasts and new blood vessels 
D)  Scar tissue 
E)  Dead keratinocytes

Question 13

The structure of the __________ protects against water loss, the effects of harmful chemicals, and the entry of pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermis 
B)  dermis 
C)  nails 
D)  hair 
E)  subcutaneous layer 
A)  epidermis 
B)  dermis 
C)  nails 
D)  hair 
E)  subcutaneous layer

Question 14

Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels located in what layer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epidermis 
B)  Dermis 
C)  Subcutaneous layer 
D)  Stratum corneum 
E)  Stratum basale 
A)  Epidermis 
B)  Dermis 
C)  Subcutaneous layer 
D)  Stratum corneum 
E)  Stratum basale

Question 15

In healthy skin, the production of epidermal cells is closely balanced with the loss of skin cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The pigment called __________ is reddish-yellow, and __________ is brownish-black.

Accepted Answer

A)  pheomelanin; eumelanin 
B)  eumelanin; pheomelanin 
A)  pheomelanin; eumelanin 
B)  eumelanin; pheomelanin

Question 17

What is happening to epidermal cells as they are pushed from the deeper part of the epidermis toward the surface?

Accepted Answer

A)  They divide continually. 
B)  Their supply of nutrients improves. 
C)  They die. 
D)  They become dermal cells. 
E)  They become cancerous. 
A)  They divide continually. 
B)  Their supply of nutrients improves. 
C)  They die. 
D)  They become dermal cells. 
E)  They become cancerous.

Question 18

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is associated with shortness of breath and cyanosis. Why would the cyanosis occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased oxygen in the blood causes a bluish color to the skin. 
B)  The patient's oxygen-rich blood gives the skin the bluish color. 
C)  Low blood oxygen causes skin cells to die, resulting in the bluish tinge to the skin. 
D)  Shortness of breath results in production of various skin pigments, causing the bluish color. 
A)  Decreased oxygen in the blood causes a bluish color to the skin. 
B)  The patient's oxygen-rich blood gives the skin the bluish color. 
C)  Low blood oxygen causes skin cells to die, resulting in the bluish tinge to the skin. 
D)  Shortness of breath results in production of various skin pigments, causing the bluish color.

Question 19

During inflammation, what change occurs to blood vessels in the injured/affected area?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood vessels dilate and become leaky. 
B)  Blood vessels constrict and become less leaky. 
C)  Blood vessels dilate and become less leaky. 
D)  Blood vessels constrict and become leaky. 
A)  Blood vessels dilate and become leaky. 
B)  Blood vessels constrict and become less leaky. 
C)  Blood vessels dilate and become less leaky. 
D)  Blood vessels constrict and become leaky.

Question 20

Collagen and elastic fibers of the __________ are continuous with those of the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  subcutaneous layer; dermis 
B)  epidermis; dermis 
C)  epidermis; subcutaneous layer 
A)  subcutaneous layer; dermis 
B)  epidermis; dermis 
C)  epidermis; subcutaneous layer

Hair color is determined by the amount of keratin protein produced during keratinization.

Structures including a bulb, a bulge, and a papilla are all associated with what skin structure?

What is keratinization?

Where does the process of keratinization occur?

What structure is a source of stem cells?

What is a normal response to excess loss of body heat in a cold environment?

What is the correct order of the epidermal layers found in thick skin, superficial to deep?

On its superficial aspect, the epidermis has ridges called papillae that project upward toward the surface of the skin.

What are dermal papillae?

The pigment called __________ is produced by melanocytes..

Injections called __________ are those that are administered into the skin.

What forms the granulations that appear during the healing of large, open wounds?

The structure of the __________ protects against water loss, the effects of harmful chemicals, and the entry of pathogens.

Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels located in what layer?

In healthy skin, the production of epidermal cells is closely balanced with the loss of skin cells.

The pigment called is reddish-yellow, and is brownish-black.

What is happening to epidermal cells as they are pushed from the deeper part of the epidermis toward the surface?

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is associated with shortness of breath and cyanosis. Why would the cyanosis occur?

During inflammation, what change occurs to blood vessels in the injured/affected area?

Collagen and elastic fibers of the are continuous with those of the .

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Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

Nervous System

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Exam 6: Integumentary System

Hair color is determined by the amount of keratin protein produced during keratinization.

Structures including a bulb, a bulge, and a papilla are all associated with what skin structure?

What is keratinization?

Where does the process of keratinization occur?

What structure is a source of stem cells?

What is a normal response to excess loss of body heat in a cold environment?

What is the correct order of the epidermal layers found in thick skin, superficial to deep?

On its superficial aspect, the epidermis has ridges called papillae that project upward toward the surface of the skin.

What are dermal papillae?

The pigment called __________ is produced by melanocytes..

Injections called __________ are those that are administered into the skin.

What forms the granulations that appear during the healing of large, open wounds?

The structure of the __________ protects against water loss, the effects of harmful chemicals, and the entry of pathogens.

Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels located in what layer?

In healthy skin, the production of epidermal cells is closely balanced with the loss of skin cells.

The pigment called __________ is reddish-yellow, and __________ is brownish-black.

What is happening to epidermal cells as they are pushed from the deeper part of the epidermis toward the surface?

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is associated with shortness of breath and cyanosis. Why would the cyanosis occur?

During inflammation, what change occurs to blood vessels in the injured/affected area?

Collagen and elastic fibers of the __________ are continuous with those of the __________.

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestion and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Filters

The pigment called is reddish-yellow, and is brownish-black.

Collagen and elastic fibers of the are continuous with those of the .