Question 1

This condition is exhibited when no melanin is secreted.

Accepted Answer

A)  melanoma 
B)  vitiligo 
C)  alopecia 
D)  albinism 
A)  melanoma 
B)  vitiligo 
C)  alopecia 
D)  albinism D

Question 2

Which of the following are the two most distinct layers of skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  stratum germinativum and stratum corneum 
B)  epidermis and dermis 
C)  subcutaneous and stratum corneum 
D)  integument and stratum germinativum 
A)  stratum germinativum and stratum corneum 
B)  epidermis and dermis 
C)  subcutaneous and stratum corneum 
D)  integument and stratum germinativum B

Question 3

Why do older people tend to feel cold?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a decrease in the amount of adipose tissue under the skin. 
B)  There is an increase blood flow to the skin, resulting in excess cooling. 
C)  Metabolic rate increases with age. 
D)  Keratinization decreases with age. 
A)  There is a decrease in the amount of adipose tissue under the skin. 
B)  There is an increase blood flow to the skin, resulting in excess cooling. 
C)  Metabolic rate increases with age. 
D)  Keratinization decreases with age. A

Question 4

A blackhead is formed when this gland becomes blocked by accumulated oil and cellular debris.

Accepted Answer

A)  ceruminous 
B)  eccrine 
C)  sebaceous 
D)  apocrine 
A)  ceruminous 
B)  eccrine 
C)  sebaceous 
D)  apocrine

Question 5

Which of the following best describes hyperthermia?

Accepted Answer

A)  an elevation in body temperature; the body simply cannot cool itself 
B)  a decrease in body temperature caused by a prolonged exposure to cold 
C)  the normal range of body temperatures 
D)  an increase in body temperature generally caused by an infection 
A)  an elevation in body temperature; the body simply cannot cool itself 
B)  a decrease in body temperature caused by a prolonged exposure to cold 
C)  the normal range of body temperatures 
D)  an increase in body temperature generally caused by an infection

Question 6

Which patient is most likely to require an escharotomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  a person who is cyanotic 
B)  a person with severe digital clubbing 
C)  a severely burned patient 
D)  a person with drug-induced urticaria 
A)  a person who is cyanotic 
B)  a person with severe digital clubbing 
C)  a severely burned patient 
D)  a person with drug-induced urticaria

Question 7

Which layer of skin contains the stratum germinativum and stratum corneum?

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermal layer 
B)  adipose tissue 
C)  dermal layer 
D)  hypodermal layer 
A)  epidermal layer 
B)  adipose tissue 
C)  dermal layer 
D)  hypodermal layer

Question 8

Which skin layer supports the dermis?

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermal layer 
B)  hypodermis 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  cutaneous membrane 
A)  epidermal layer 
B)  hypodermis 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  cutaneous membrane

Question 9

Why does the skin become dry, coarse, and itchy in the older person?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a decrease in the amount of adipose tissue. 
B)  There is an increase in the blood flow to the skin. 
C)  There is an increased fragility of the skin. 
D)  There is decreased sebaceous gland activity in the skin. 
A)  There is a decrease in the amount of adipose tissue. 
B)  There is an increase in the blood flow to the skin. 
C)  There is an increased fragility of the skin. 
D)  There is decreased sebaceous gland activity in the skin.

Question 10

Alopecia is most likely to occur in a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tanned patient 
B)  cyanotic patient 
C)  patient who is being treated with anticancer drugs 
D)  patient with vitiligo 
A)  tanned patient 
B)  cyanotic patient 
C)  patient who is being treated with anticancer drugs 
D)  patient with vitiligo

This condition is exhibited when no melanin is secreted.

Which of the following are the two most distinct layers of skin?

Why do older people tend to feel cold?

A blackhead is formed when this gland becomes blocked by accumulated oil and cellular debris.

Which of the following best describes hyperthermia?

Which patient is most likely to require an escharotomy?

Which layer of skin contains the stratum germinativum and stratum corneum?

Which skin layer supports the dermis?

Why does the skin become dry, coarse, and itchy in the older person?

Alopecia is most likely to occur in a ________.

Introduction to the Human Body

Basic Chemistry

Cells

Cell Metabolism

Microbiology Basics

Ttissues and Membranes

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain

Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory System

Endocrine System

Blood

Anatomy of the Heart

Function of the Heart

Anatomy of the Blood Vessels

Functions of the Blood Vessels

Lymphatic System

Immune System

Respiratory System

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Urinary System

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Exam 7: Integumentary System and Body Temperature

This condition is exhibited when no melanin is secreted.

Which of the following are the two most distinct layers of skin?

Why do older people tend to feel cold?

A blackhead is formed when this gland becomes blocked by accumulated oil and cellular debris.

Which of the following best describes hyperthermia?

Which patient is most likely to require an escharotomy?

Which layer of skin contains the stratum germinativum and stratum corneum?

Which skin layer supports the dermis?

Why does the skin become dry, coarse, and itchy in the older person?

Alopecia is most likely to occur in a ________.

Introduction to the Human Body

Basic Chemistry

Cells

Cell Metabolism

Microbiology Basics

Ttissues and Membranes

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System: Nervous Tissue and Brain

Nervous System: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves

Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory System

Endocrine System

Blood

Anatomy of the Heart

Function of the Heart

Anatomy of the Blood Vessels

Functions of the Blood Vessels

Lymphatic System

Immune System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Human Development and Heredity

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