Question 1

Prolonged bedrest can result in the development of __________ in areas of skin overlying bony projections.

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure ulcers 
B)  melanomas 
C)  cutaneous carcinomas 
D)  granulations 
E)  scars 
A)  pressure ulcers 
B)  melanomas 
C)  cutaneous carcinomas 
D)  granulations 
E)  scars

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Cutaneous carcinomas develop from what type of skin cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melanocytes 
B)  Nonpigmented epidermal cells 
C)  Pigmented dermal cells 
D)  Dermal fibroblasts 
A)  Melanocytes 
B)  Nonpigmented epidermal cells 
C)  Pigmented dermal cells 
D)  Dermal fibroblasts

Question 4

Liver disease may be accompanied by an altered skin tone, called __________, giving the skin a(n) __________ color.

Accepted Answer

A)  jaundice; yellow 
B)  cyanosis; blue 
C)  jaundice; blue 
D)  cyanosis; yellow 
A)  jaundice; yellow 
B)  cyanosis; blue 
C)  jaundice; blue 
D)  cyanosis; yellow

Question 5

What is the function of melanocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Removal of dead cells by phagocytosis 
B)  Regulation of body temperature 
C)  Production of skin pigment 
D)  Production of vitamin D 
E)  Sensory (touch) reception 
A)  Removal of dead cells by phagocytosis 
B)  Regulation of body temperature 
C)  Production of skin pigment 
D)  Production of vitamin D 
E)  Sensory (touch) reception

Question 6

What is the location of the basement membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  At the surface of the epidermis 
B)  Between the epidermis and the dermis 
C)  Between the dermis and the subcutaneous layer 
D)  Between the stratum corneum and the stratum granulosum 
A)  At the surface of the epidermis 
B)  Between the epidermis and the dermis 
C)  Between the dermis and the subcutaneous layer 
D)  Between the stratum corneum and the stratum granulosum

Question 7

The __________ tissue of the subcutaneous layer acts as a heat insulator.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ tissue of the subcutaneous layer...

Question 8

Regulation of __________ is important because, if it changes too much, the rate of metabolic reactions will be affected.

Accepted Answer

A)  melanin production 
B)  body temperature 
C)  vitamin D production 
D)  skin cell production 
E)  sebum production 
A)  melanin production 
B)  body temperature 
C)  vitamin D production 
D)  skin cell production 
E)  sebum production

Question 9

What makes up the structure of a shaft of a hair?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dead epidermal cells 
B)  Living epidermal cells 
C)  Dead dermal cells 
D)  Living dermal cells 
E)  Living fibroblasts 
A)  Dead epidermal cells 
B)  Living epidermal cells 
C)  Dead dermal cells 
D)  Living dermal cells 
E)  Living fibroblasts

Question 10

Each nail consists of a nail __________ overlying a nail __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lunula; plate 
B)  plate; bed 
C)  bed; plate 
D)  papilla; plate 
E)  bed; lunula 
A)  lunula; plate 
B)  plate; bed 
C)  bed; plate 
D)  papilla; plate 
E)  bed; lunula

Question 11

Which of the following does NOT describe the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  The dermis is usually thicker than the epidermis. 
B)  The epidermis is composed of stratified squamous epithelium. 
C)  The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and the epidermis. 
D)  The dermis contains smooth muscle and nerve tissue. 
E)  The skin contains some immune cells. 
A)  The dermis is usually thicker than the epidermis. 
B)  The epidermis is composed of stratified squamous epithelium. 
C)  The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and the epidermis. 
D)  The dermis contains smooth muscle and nerve tissue. 
E)  The skin contains some immune cells.

Question 12

In what layer are new epidermal cells produced via cell division?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stratum basale 
B)  Stratum corneum 
C)  Superficial portion of dermis 
D)  Stratum lucidum 
E)  Subcutaneous layer 
A)  Stratum basale 
B)  Stratum corneum 
C)  Superficial portion of dermis 
D)  Stratum lucidum 
E)  Subcutaneous layer

Question 13

The __________ layer lacks blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermal 
B)  dermal 
C)  subcutaneous 
A)  epidermal 
B)  dermal 
C)  subcutaneous

Question 14

Acne is a disorder involving what accessory structure of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweat glands 
B)  Hair follicles 
C)  Sebaceous glands 
D)  Apocrine glands 
E)  Merocrine (eccrine) glands 
A)  Sweat glands 
B)  Hair follicles 
C)  Sebaceous glands 
D)  Apocrine glands 
E)  Merocrine (eccrine) glands

Prolonged bedrest can result in the development of __________ in areas of skin overlying bony projections.

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

Cutaneous carcinomas develop from what type of skin cell?

Liver disease may be accompanied by an altered skin tone, called , giving the skin a(n) color.

What is the function of melanocytes?

What is the location of the basement membrane?

The __________ tissue of the subcutaneous layer acts as a heat insulator.

Regulation of __________ is important because, if it changes too much, the rate of metabolic reactions will be affected.

What makes up the structure of a shaft of a hair?

Each nail consists of a nail overlying a nail .

Which of the following does NOT describe the skin?

In what layer are new epidermal cells produced via cell division?

The __________ layer lacks blood vessels.

Acne is a disorder involving what accessory structure of the skin?

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Exam 6: Integumentary System

Prolonged bedrest can result in the development of __________ in areas of skin overlying bony projections.

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

Cutaneous carcinomas develop from what type of skin cell?

Liver disease may be accompanied by an altered skin tone, called __________, giving the skin a(n) __________ color.

What is the function of melanocytes?

What is the location of the basement membrane?

The __________ tissue of the subcutaneous layer acts as a heat insulator.

Regulation of __________ is important because, if it changes too much, the rate of metabolic reactions will be affected.

What makes up the structure of a shaft of a hair?

Each nail consists of a nail __________ overlying a nail __________.

Which of the following does NOT describe the skin?

In what layer are new epidermal cells produced via cell division?

The __________ layer lacks blood vessels.

Acne is a disorder involving what accessory structure of the skin?

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

Liver disease may be accompanied by an altered skin tone, called , giving the skin a(n) color.

Each nail consists of a nail overlying a nail .