Question 1

Which of the following is a lubricant that keeps skin soft and moist and also contains chemicals that kill bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  sweat 
B)  sebum 
C)  carotene 
D)  melanin 
A)  sweat 
B)  sebum 
C)  carotene 
D)  melanin

Question 2

Using Figure 4.1, identify the following:
-The gland that produces a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label A 
B)  Label B 
C)  Label C 
D)  Label D 
E)  Label E
F) Label F 
A)  Label A 
B)  Label B 
C)  Label C 
D)  Label D 
E)  Label E
F) Label F

Question 3

The Staphylococcus infection of the skin that causes pink, water-filled, raised lesions is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  impetigo 
B)  cold sores 
C)  psoriasis 
D)  contact dermatitis 
A)  impetigo 
B)  cold sores 
C)  psoriasis 
D)  contact dermatitis

Question 4

Match the following:
-Subcutaneous tissue

Accepted Answer

A) Upper layer of the dermis that forms dermal papillae 
B) Hypodermis 
C) Cell that produces a pigment known as melanin 
D) Deepest layer of the epidermis that is situated closest to the dermis 
E) Cell commonly found in the epidermis that produces keratin
F)Superficial layer of the epidermis made of 20-30 cell layers of dead, keratin-filled cells
G)Cell responsible for alerting and activating an immune response to a bacterial or viral invasion 
A) Upper layer of the dermis that forms dermal papillae 
B) Hypodermis 
C) Cell that produces a pigment known as melanin 
D) Deepest layer of the epidermis that is situated closest to the dermis 
E) Cell commonly found in the epidermis that produces keratin
F)Superficial layer of the epidermis made of 20-30 cell layers of dead, keratin-filled cells
G)Cell responsible for alerting and activating an immune response to a bacterial or viral invasion

Question 5

When James shaves his face, which portion of the hair is removed?

Accepted Answer

A)  hair follicle 
B)  hair root 
C)  hair matrix 
D)  hair shaft 
A)  hair follicle 
B)  hair root 
C)  hair matrix 
D)  hair shaft

Question 6

Identify four changes that occur to the skin and subcutaneous connective tissue as a result of aging, and state how these changes can be delayed.

Accepted Answer

1. The amount of subcutaneous tissue bel

Question 7

When an individual is exposed to extremely low air temperatures, the capillaries of the skin will dilate so that blood will flush into skin capillary beds and heat will radiate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following abnormal skin colors results from liver disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  cyanosis 
B)  pallor 
C)  erythema 
D)  jaundice 
E)  bruising 
A)  cyanosis 
B)  pallor 
C)  erythema 
D)  jaundice 
E)  bruising

Question 9

A nurse tends to a patient with a sunburn. Upon examination, she sees blisters and red skin. What type of burn does the patient most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)  first-degree burn 
B)  second-degree burn 
C)  third-degree burn 
D)  fourth-degree burn 
A)  first-degree burn 
B)  second-degree burn 
C)  third-degree burn 
D)  fourth-degree burn

Question 10

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  vitamin E 
E)  vitamin K 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  vitamin E 
E)  vitamin K

Question 11

Match the following:
-Stratum basale

Accepted Answer

A) Upper layer of the dermis that forms dermal papillae 
B) Hypodermis 
C) Cell that produces a pigment known as melanin 
D) Deepest layer of the epidermis that is situated closest to the dermis 
E) Cell commonly found in the epidermis that produces keratin
F)Superficial layer of the epidermis made of 20-30 cell layers of dead, keratin-filled cells
G)Cell responsible for alerting and activating an immune response to a bacterial or viral invasion 
A) Upper layer of the dermis that forms dermal papillae 
B) Hypodermis 
C) Cell that produces a pigment known as melanin 
D) Deepest layer of the epidermis that is situated closest to the dermis 
E) Cell commonly found in the epidermis that produces keratin
F)Superficial layer of the epidermis made of 20-30 cell layers of dead, keratin-filled cells
G)Cell responsible for alerting and activating an immune response to a bacterial or viral invasion

Question 12

Using Figure 4.1, identify the following:
-The arrector pili muscle is represented by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label A 
B)  Label B 
C)  Label C 
D)  Label D 
E)  Label E
F) Label F 
A)  Label A 
B)  Label B 
C)  Label C 
D)  Label D 
E)  Label E
F) Label F

Question 13

The white crescent area located over the nail matrix is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lunule 
B)  cuticle 
C)  matrix 
D)  bed 
A)  lunule 
B)  cuticle 
C)  matrix 
D)  bed

Question 14

Where does hair growth occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  hair shaft 
B)  hair matrix 
C)  hair cuticle 
D)  hair cortex 
E)  hair medulla 
A)  hair shaft 
B)  hair matrix 
C)  hair cuticle 
D)  hair cortex 
E)  hair medulla

Question 15

The majority of the cells in the epidermis are keratinocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The epidermis is composed of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple columnar epithelium 
B)  stratified squamous epithelium 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  areolar tissue 
E)  dense fibrous connective tissue 
A)  simple columnar epithelium 
B)  stratified squamous epithelium 
C)  adipose tissue 
D)  areolar tissue 
E)  dense fibrous connective tissue

Question 17

Milia are most common during old age when secretions accumulate in the sebaceous glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the following:
-Boils and carbuncles

Accepted Answer

A) burn in which only the epidermis becomes red and swollen 
B) infection of the sebaceous gland and the formation of pimples 
C) cancer of stratum spinosum cells 
D) cancer of melanocytes 
E) dry, dead flakes of stratum corneum
F)virus that produces cold sores
G)inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands
H)full thickness burn of the skin in which the skin becomes blackened or blanched (gray-white)
I)skin inflammation
J)malignancy of the lowest epidermal layer
K)staphylococcus bacterial infection causing water-filled lesions, commonly around the mouth and nose 
A) burn in which only the epidermis becomes red and swollen 
B) infection of the sebaceous gland and the formation of pimples 
C) cancer of stratum spinosum cells 
D) cancer of melanocytes 
E) dry, dead flakes of stratum corneum
F)virus that produces cold sores
G)inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands
H)full thickness burn of the skin in which the skin becomes blackened or blanched (gray-white)
I)skin inflammation
J)malignancy of the lowest epidermal layer
K)staphylococcus bacterial infection causing water-filled lesions, commonly around the mouth and nose

Question 19

Jan got her microscope slides mixed up in lab as they were unlabeled. The slide with abundant adipose tissue should be labeled as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  epidermis 
B)  papillary layer of the dermis 
C)  subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) 
D)  reticular layer of the dermis 
E)  stratum corneum 
A)  epidermis 
B)  papillary layer of the dermis 
C)  subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) 
D)  reticular layer of the dermis 
E)  stratum corneum

Question 20

Nutrients reach the surface of the skin (epidermis) through the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  absorption 
B)  evaporation 
C)  filtration 
D)  diffusion 
E)  osmosis 
A)  absorption 
B)  evaporation 
C)  filtration 
D)  diffusion 
E)  osmosis

Which of the following is a lubricant that keeps skin soft and moist and also contains chemicals that kill bacteria?

Using Figure 4.1, identify the following: -The gland that produces a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells is indicated by ________.

The Staphylococcus infection of the skin that causes pink, water-filled, raised lesions is known as ________.

Match the following: -Subcutaneous tissue

When James shaves his face, which portion of the hair is removed?

Identify four changes that occur to the skin and subcutaneous connective tissue as a result of aging, and state how these changes can be delayed.

When an individual is exposed to extremely low air temperatures, the capillaries of the skin will dilate so that blood will flush into skin capillary beds and heat will radiate.

Which of the following abnormal skin colors results from liver disorders?

A nurse tends to a patient with a sunburn. Upon examination, she sees blisters and red skin. What type of burn does the patient most likely have?

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin?

Match the following: -Stratum basale

Using Figure 4.1, identify the following: -The arrector pili muscle is represented by ________.

The white crescent area located over the nail matrix is called the ________.

Where does hair growth occur?

The majority of the cells in the epidermis are keratinocytes.

The epidermis is composed of ________.

Milia are most common during old age when secretions accumulate in the sebaceous glands.

Match the following: -Boils and carbuncles

Jan got her microscope slides mixed up in lab as they were unlabeled. The slide with abundant adipose tissue should be labeled as the ________.

Nutrients reach the surface of the skin (epidermis) through the process of ________.

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Exam 4: Skin and Body Membranes

Which of the following is a lubricant that keeps skin soft and moist and also contains chemicals that kill bacteria?

Using Figure 4.1, identify the following: -The gland that produces a mixture of oily substances and fragmented cells is indicated by ________.

The Staphylococcus infection of the skin that causes pink, water-filled, raised lesions is known as ________.

Match the following: -Subcutaneous tissue

When James shaves his face, which portion of the hair is removed?

Identify four changes that occur to the skin and subcutaneous connective tissue as a result of aging, and state how these changes can be delayed.

When an individual is exposed to extremely low air temperatures, the capillaries of the skin will dilate so that blood will flush into skin capillary beds and heat will radiate.

Which of the following abnormal skin colors results from liver disorders?

A nurse tends to a patient with a sunburn. Upon examination, she sees blisters and red skin. What type of burn does the patient most likely have?

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin?

Match the following: -Stratum basale

Using Figure 4.1, identify the following: -The arrector pili muscle is represented by ________.

The white crescent area located over the nail matrix is called the ________.

Where does hair growth occur?

The majority of the cells in the epidermis are keratinocytes.

The epidermis is composed of ________.

Milia are most common during old age when secretions accumulate in the sebaceous glands.

Match the following: -Boils and carbuncles

Jan got her microscope slides mixed up in lab as they were unlabeled. The slide with abundant adipose tissue should be labeled as the ________.

Nutrients reach the surface of the skin (epidermis) through the process of ________.

The Human Body: An Orientation

Basic Chemistry

Cells and Tissues

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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