Question 1

A burn that involves the epidermis only is called a deep partial-thickness burn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Melanocytes transfer melanin granules to

Accepted Answer

A) mast cells. 
B) nearby keratinocytes. 
C) macrophages. 
D) the subcutaneous layer. 
A) mast cells. 
B) nearby keratinocytes. 
C) macrophages. 
D) the subcutaneous layer.

Question 3

A burn affecting only the epidermis is a

Accepted Answer

A) superficial partial-thickness burn. 
B) deep partial-thickness burn. 
C) second-degree burn. 
D) third-degree burn. 
A) superficial partial-thickness burn. 
B) deep partial-thickness burn. 
C) second-degree burn. 
D) third-degree burn.

Question 4

If the dermal papillae were completely flat, this would result in the fingerprints becoming even more prominent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cutaneous carcinomas are usually caused by regular exposure to

Accepted Answer

A) X-rays. 
B) gamma radiation. 
C) ultraviolet light. 
D) mutagenic chemicals. 
A) X-rays. 
B) gamma radiation. 
C) ultraviolet light. 
D) mutagenic chemicals.

Question 6

A second-degree burn is the same as a full-thickness burn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Epidermis is ________, whereas dermis is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the innermost layer of the skin; under the epidermis 
B) largely composed of dense connective tissue; composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue 
C) the outermost layer of the skin; composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue 
D) composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue; composed of connective tissue, smooth muscle, and nerve cell processes 
A) the innermost layer of the skin; under the epidermis 
B) largely composed of dense connective tissue; composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue 
C) the outermost layer of the skin; composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue 
D) composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue; composed of connective tissue, smooth muscle, and nerve cell processes

Question 8

Which is the most likely explanation for the defect in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, in which the skin blisters in response to any touch?

Accepted Answer

A) The skin has too many melanocytes that produce too much melanin. 
B) Melanocytes cannot produce melanin. 
C) Collagen fibrils that attach the epidermis to the dermis break down. 
D) The skin layers are reversed. 
A) The skin has too many melanocytes that produce too much melanin. 
B) Melanocytes cannot produce melanin. 
C) Collagen fibrils that attach the epidermis to the dermis break down. 
D) The skin layers are reversed.

Question 9

Ichthyosis vulgaris is a skin disease in which dead skin cells cannot be naturally shed, causing thick, itchy scales to form in the affected areas. The layer of skin that is not shedding naturally is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ichthyosis vulgaris is a skin disease in...

Question 10

In a condition called incontinentia pigmenti, the skin has deep dark splotches, due to melanin that seeps down into the dermis. Normally, melanin is confined to the

Accepted Answer

A) epidermis. 
B) basement membrane. 
C) papillae. 
D) hair. 
A) epidermis. 
B) basement membrane. 
C) papillae. 
D) hair.

Question 11

The human integumentary system includes

Accepted Answer

A) skin, nails, hair follicles, and sweat glands. 
B) the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer. 
C) bones and muscles. 
D) only one type of tissue. 
A) skin, nails, hair follicles, and sweat glands. 
B) the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer. 
C) bones and muscles. 
D) only one type of tissue.

Question 12

Melanin production is greater in the skin of people who live outdoors all the time than in people who do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not a method for helping prevent pressure ulcer formation?

Accepted Answer

A) Massaging the skin 
B) Eating foods rich in protein 
C) Providing adequate fluid intake 
D) Maintaining one body position 
A) Massaging the skin 
B) Eating foods rich in protein 
C) Providing adequate fluid intake 
D) Maintaining one body position

Question 14

A patient with high blood pressure is put on a vasodilator, which causes blood vessels to dilate. One of the side effects will be pale, cool skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Inflammation makes skin

Accepted Answer

A) red, swollen, and painful to touch. 
B) cool and clammy. 
C) secrete abundant antibodies. 
D) peel off. 
A) red, swollen, and painful to touch. 
B) cool and clammy. 
C) secrete abundant antibodies. 
D) peel off.

Question 16

A woman undergoes coronary bypass surgery, in which a blood vessel from her leg is moved to her heart, where it supplements the blood supply following a heart attack. This procedure is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) xenograft. 
B) autograft. 
C) allograft. 
D) isograft. 
A) xenograft. 
B) autograft. 
C) allograft. 
D) isograft.

Question 17

The skin is one of the larger organs in the body by weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Milk and ear wax

Accepted Answer

A) are not secretions. 
B) are secreted from modified sweat glands. 
C) are secreted from modified sebaceous glands. 
D) are in the blood. 
A) are not secretions. 
B) are secreted from modified sweat glands. 
C) are secreted from modified sebaceous glands. 
D) are in the blood.

Question 19

A man donates part of his liver to his daughter, who suffers from cystic fibrosis. This procedure is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) xenograft. 
B) autograft. 
C) allograft. 
D) isograft. 
A) xenograft. 
B) autograft. 
C) allograft. 
D) isograft.

Question 20

Aging affects the appearance of the skin, producing wrinkles and sagging due to decreased collagen and elastin formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Integumentary System

A burn that involves the epidermis only is called a deep partial-thickness burn.

Melanocytes transfer melanin granules to

A burn affecting only the epidermis is a

If the dermal papillae were completely flat, this would result in the fingerprints becoming even more prominent.

Cutaneous carcinomas are usually caused by regular exposure to

A second-degree burn is the same as a full-thickness burn.

Epidermis is ________, whereas dermis is ________.

Which is the most likely explanation for the defect in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, in which the skin blisters in response to any touch?

Ichthyosis vulgaris is a skin disease in which dead skin cells cannot be naturally shed, causing thick, itchy scales to form in the affected areas. The layer of skin that is not shedding naturally is the ________.

In a condition called incontinentia pigmenti, the skin has deep dark splotches, due to melanin that seeps down into the dermis. Normally, melanin is confined to the

The human integumentary system includes

Melanin production is greater in the skin of people who live outdoors all the time than in people who do not.

Which of the following is not a method for helping prevent pressure ulcer formation?

A patient with high blood pressure is put on a vasodilator, which causes blood vessels to dilate. One of the side effects will be pale, cool skin.

Inflammation makes skin

A woman undergoes coronary bypass surgery, in which a blood vessel from her leg is moved to her heart, where it supplements the blood supply following a heart attack. This procedure is a(n)

The skin is one of the larger organs in the body by weight.

Milk and ear wax

A man donates part of his liver to his daughter, who suffers from cystic fibrosis. This procedure is a(n)

Aging affects the appearance of the skin, producing wrinkles and sagging due to decreased collagen and elastin formation.

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Skeletal System

Joints of the Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System I: Basic Structure and Function

Nervous System II: Divisions of the Nervous System

Nervous System III: Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Pregnancy, Growth, and Development

Genetics and Genomics

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