Question 1

Which of the following membranes lines body cavities that are open to the exterior?

Accepted Answer

A)  pleura 
B)  synovial 
C)  cutaneous 
D)  mucous 
E)  serous 
A)  pleura 
B)  synovial 
C)  cutaneous 
D)  mucous 
E)  serous

Question 2

The arrector pili muscle contracts and pulls hairs upright when we are cold or frightened.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The "tanning" effect (darkening of the skin) that occurs when a person is exposed to the sun is due to the increased presence of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  melanin 
B)  keratin 
C)  oil 
D)  epidermis dendritic cells 
E)  sweat 
A)  melanin 
B)  keratin 
C)  oil 
D)  epidermis dendritic cells 
E)  sweat

Question 4

Which membrane is constructed of a visceral and parietal layer?

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial 
B)  cutaneous 
C)  mucous 
D)  serous 
E)  peritoneum 
A)  synovial 
B)  cutaneous 
C)  mucous 
D)  serous 
E)  peritoneum

Question 5

A splinter pierces through the epidermal layers of the sole of the foot in the following order:
1) stratum basale
2) stratum corneum
3) stratum granulosum
4) stratum lucidum
5) stratum spinosum

Accepted Answer

A)  2, 3, 5, 1, 4 
B)  1, 5, 3, 4, 2 
C)  2, 4, 3, 5, 1 
D)  1, 3, 5, 2, 4 
E)  2, 3, 4, 1, 5 
A)  2, 3, 5, 1, 4 
B)  1, 5, 3, 4, 2 
C)  2, 4, 3, 5, 1 
D)  1, 3, 5, 2, 4 
E)  2, 3, 4, 1, 5

Question 6

Match the following:
-Malignant melanoma

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 7

The membrane shown in Figure 4.2 is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cutaneous membrane 
B)  synovial membrane 
C)  pericardium, a serous membrane 
D)  mucous membrane 
E)  pleura, a serous membrane 
A)  cutaneous membrane 
B)  synovial membrane 
C)  pericardium, a serous membrane 
D)  mucous membrane 
E)  pleura, a serous membrane

Question 8

Match the following:
-Epidermal dendritic cell

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 9

Which of the following is a skin cancer that accounts for 80% of all skin cancer cases and affects the cells of stratum basale?

Accepted Answer

A)  squamous cell carcinoma 
B)  malignant melanoma 
C)  basal cell carcinoma 
D)  psoriasis 
A)  squamous cell carcinoma 
B)  malignant melanoma 
C)  basal cell carcinoma 
D)  psoriasis

Question 10

Match the following:
-Squamous cell carcinoma

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 11

The white, cheesy-looking substance that is produced by the sebaceous glands and protects a baby's skin while it is floating in its water-filled sac inside the mother is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lanugo 
B)  vernix caseosa 
C)  milia 
D)  vellus 
A)  lanugo 
B)  vernix caseosa 
C)  milia 
D)  vellus

Question 12

What layer is affected when a scrape affects the most superficial epidermal layer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Synovial membrane occurs in pairs with a parietal and visceral layer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Julia works in a walk-in clinic where several patients arrive with sunburns. How should she distinguish the first-degree and second-degree burns from one another?

Accepted Answer

Although both first-degree and

Question 15

Which of the following is an indication of melanoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  a symmetrical mole 
B)  a pigmented spot that has smooth borders 
C)  a pigmented spot on the skin that is smaller than the size of a pencil eraser 
D)  a pigmented spot that is all black 
E)  a pigmented spot that contains areas of different colors 
A)  a symmetrical mole 
B)  a pigmented spot that has smooth borders 
C)  a pigmented spot on the skin that is smaller than the size of a pencil eraser 
D)  a pigmented spot that is all black 
E)  a pigmented spot that contains areas of different colors

Question 16

The sebaceous and sweat glands associated with the skin are classified as ________ glands because they release secretions to the skin's surface via ducts.

Accepted Answer

A)  exocrine 
B)  endocrine 
C)  serous 
D)  mucous 
A)  exocrine 
B)  endocrine 
C)  serous 
D)  mucous

Question 17

Both nails and hair are produced by stratum basale of the epidermis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The only dry membrane is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial membrane 
B)  cutaneous membrane 
C)  mucous membrane 
D)  serous membrane 
E)  basement membrane 
A)  synovial membrane 
B)  cutaneous membrane 
C)  mucous membrane 
D)  serous membrane 
E)  basement membrane

Question 19

Match the following:
-Impetigo

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 20

Which of the following is a vital function of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  The skin converts modified epidermal cholesterol to vitamin D. 
B)  The skin aids in the transport of materials throughout the body. 
C)  The cells of the epidermis store glucose as glycogen for energy. 
D)  The skin absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases. 
E)  The skin aids in desiccation. 
A)  The skin converts modified epidermal cholesterol to vitamin D. 
B)  The skin aids in the transport of materials throughout the body. 
C)  The cells of the epidermis store glucose as glycogen for energy. 
D)  The skin absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases. 
E)  The skin aids in desiccation.

Which of the following membranes lines body cavities that are open to the exterior?

The arrector pili muscle contracts and pulls hairs upright when we are cold or frightened.

The "tanning" effect (darkening of the skin) that occurs when a person is exposed to the sun is due to the increased presence of ________.

Which membrane is constructed of a visceral and parietal layer?

A splinter pierces through the epidermal layers of the sole of the foot in the following order: 1) stratum basale 2) stratum corneum 3) stratum granulosum 4) stratum lucidum 5) stratum spinosum

Match the following: -Malignant melanoma

The membrane shown in Figure 4.2 is a ________.

Match the following: -Epidermal dendritic cell

Which of the following is a skin cancer that accounts for 80% of all skin cancer cases and affects the cells of stratum basale?

Match the following: -Squamous cell carcinoma

The white, cheesy-looking substance that is produced by the sebaceous glands and protects a baby's skin while it is floating in its water-filled sac inside the mother is called ________.

What layer is affected when a scrape affects the most superficial epidermal layer?

Synovial membrane occurs in pairs with a parietal and visceral layer.

Julia works in a walk-in clinic where several patients arrive with sunburns. How should she distinguish the first-degree and second-degree burns from one another?

Which of the following is an indication of melanoma?

The sebaceous and sweat glands associated with the skin are classified as ________ glands because they release secretions to the skin's surface via ducts.

Both nails and hair are produced by stratum basale of the epidermis.

The only dry membrane is the ________.

Match the following: -Impetigo

Which of the following is a vital function of the skin?

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Exam 4: Skin and Body Membranes

Which of the following membranes lines body cavities that are open to the exterior?

The arrector pili muscle contracts and pulls hairs upright when we are cold or frightened.

The "tanning" effect (darkening of the skin) that occurs when a person is exposed to the sun is due to the increased presence of ________.

Which membrane is constructed of a visceral and parietal layer?

A splinter pierces through the epidermal layers of the sole of the foot in the following order: 1) stratum basale 2) stratum corneum 3) stratum granulosum 4) stratum lucidum 5) stratum spinosum

Match the following: -Malignant melanoma

The membrane shown in Figure 4.2 is a ________.

Match the following: -Epidermal dendritic cell

Which of the following is a skin cancer that accounts for 80% of all skin cancer cases and affects the cells of stratum basale?

Match the following: -Squamous cell carcinoma

The white, cheesy-looking substance that is produced by the sebaceous glands and protects a baby's skin while it is floating in its water-filled sac inside the mother is called ________.

What layer is affected when a scrape affects the most superficial epidermal layer?

Synovial membrane occurs in pairs with a parietal and visceral layer.

Julia works in a walk-in clinic where several patients arrive with sunburns. How should she distinguish the first-degree and second-degree burns from one another?

Which of the following is an indication of melanoma?

The sebaceous and sweat glands associated with the skin are classified as ________ glands because they release secretions to the skin's surface via ducts.

Both nails and hair are produced by stratum basale of the epidermis.

The only dry membrane is the ________.

Match the following: -Impetigo

Which of the following is a vital function of the skin?

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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