Question 1

Water loss due to evaporation of fluid that has penetrated through the skin is called ________ perspiration.

Accepted Answer

A) sensible 
B) insensible 
C) latent 
D) active 
E) inactive 
A) sensible 
B) insensible 
C) latent 
D) active 
E) inactive

Question 2

The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are

Accepted Answer

A) carotene,hemoglobin,and xanthophyll. 
B) carotene,melanin,and hemoglobin. 
C) melanin,chromatin,and chlorophyll. 
D) xanthophyll,hemoglobin,and melanin. 
E) melanin,carotene,and chromatin. 
A) carotene,hemoglobin,and xanthophyll. 
B) carotene,melanin,and hemoglobin. 
C) melanin,chromatin,and chlorophyll. 
D) xanthophyll,hemoglobin,and melanin. 
E) melanin,carotene,and chromatin.

Question 3

The tough superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the stratum

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The most dangerous type of skin cancer is called

Accepted Answer

A) keratosis. 
B) psoriasis. 
C) squamous cell carcinoma. 
D) melanoma. 
E) basal cell carcinoma. 
A) keratosis. 
B) psoriasis. 
C) squamous cell carcinoma. 
D) melanoma. 
E) basal cell carcinoma.

Question 5

If epithelial cell migration cannot cover a wound,________ may be required.

Accepted Answer

A) radiation therapy 
B) skin grafts 
C) chemotherapy 
D) amputation 
E) a biopsy 
A) radiation therapy 
B) skin grafts 
C) chemotherapy 
D) amputation 
E) a biopsy

Question 6

A child who skins his knee in a fall has a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) abrasion. 
B) laceration. 
C) puncture. 
D) incision. 
E) contusion. 
A) abrasion. 
B) laceration. 
C) puncture. 
D) incision. 
E) contusion.

Question 7

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions:
-From what structure does sensible perspiration occur?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 
B) 7 
C) 8 
D) 9 
E) 10 
A) 6 
B) 7 
C) 8 
D) 9 
E) 10

Question 8

The protein that reduces water loss at the skin surface is

Accepted Answer

A) eleidin. 
B) collagen. 
C) mucin. 
D) keratin. 
E) melanin. 
A) eleidin. 
B) collagen. 
C) mucin. 
D) keratin. 
E) melanin.

Question 9

Which of the following is formed in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

If a fair-skinned person is sunburned,why does his or her skin turn red?

Accepted Answer

A) The blood flow to the skin increases. 
B) The number of red melanocytes in the skin increases. 
C) Melanocytes increase production of red pigments. 
D) Carotene production greatly increases. 
E) Decreased heat causes the skin to turn red. 
A) The blood flow to the skin increases. 
B) The number of red melanocytes in the skin increases. 
C) Melanocytes increase production of red pigments. 
D) Carotene production greatly increases. 
E) Decreased heat causes the skin to turn red.

Question 11

The layer of stem cells that constantly divide to renew the epidermis is the

Accepted Answer

A) stratum corneum. 
B) stratum basale. 
C) papillary layer. 
D) basal lamina. 
E) stratum granulosum. 
A) stratum corneum. 
B) stratum basale. 
C) papillary layer. 
D) basal lamina. 
E) stratum granulosum.

Question 12

While assessing a patient,you discover that after pinching the skin on the back of the hand,it remains peaked.This is a sign of

Accepted Answer

A) hydration intoxication. 
B) water intoxication. 
C) dehydration. 
D) advanced skin cancer. 
E) malfunctioning elastin. 
A) hydration intoxication. 
B) water intoxication. 
C) dehydration. 
D) advanced skin cancer. 
E) malfunctioning elastin.

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Water loss due to evaporation of fluid that has penetrated through the skin is called ________ perspiration.

The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are

The tough superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the stratum

The most dangerous type of skin cancer is called

If epithelial cell migration cannot cover a wound,________ may be required.

A child who skins his knee in a fall has a(n)

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions: -From what structure does sensible perspiration occur?

The protein that reduces water loss at the skin surface is

Which of the following is formed in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight?

If a fair-skinned person is sunburned,why does his or her skin turn red?

The layer of stem cells that constantly divide to renew the epidermis is the

While assessing a patient,you discover that after pinching the skin on the back of the hand,it remains peaked.This is a sign of

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