Question 1

In a stressful situation,the arterioles in the dermis will ____________________ to allow blood to flow to the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

constrict,

Question 2

The function of keratin is:

Accepted Answer

A) to prevent the entry of water 
B) to prevent the entry of pathogens 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B and to prevent the loss of water 
A) to prevent the entry of water 
B) to prevent the entry of pathogens 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B and to prevent the loss of water

Question 3

The Langerhans cells of the integumentary system are important for:

Accepted Answer

A) skin coloration 
B) defense against pathogens 
C) detecting changes in the external environment 
D) repair of minor breaks in the skin 
A) skin coloration 
B) defense against pathogens 
C) detecting changes in the external environment 
D) repair of minor breaks in the skin

Question 4

The epidermis is the ____ layer of the skin and is made of ____ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) outer/stratified squamous epithelial 
B) inner/stratified squamous epithelial 
C) outer/fibrous connective 
D) inner/fibrous connective 
A) outer/stratified squamous epithelial 
B) inner/stratified squamous epithelial 
C) outer/fibrous connective 
D) inner/fibrous connective

Question 5

The lowest layer of the ____________________ is the stratum germinativum,and the function of its cells is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lowest layer of the ____________________ is...

Question 6

The new cells of the epidermis produce the protein ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The new cells of the epidermis produce...

Question 7

The part of the integumentary system that prevents entry of pathogens is the:

Accepted Answer

A) epidermis 
B) dermis 
C) subcutaneous tissue 
D) eccrine glands 
A) epidermis 
B) dermis 
C) subcutaneous tissue 
D) eccrine glands

Question 8

The process of mitosis in the ____________________ produces new cells for the epidermis.

Accepted Answer

stratum ge

Question 9

The cutaneous receptors may be stimulated internally by:

Accepted Answer

A) the chickenpox virus 
B) a mosquito bite 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B and by poison ivy 
A) the chickenpox virus 
B) a mosquito bite 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B and by poison ivy

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a function of human hair?

Accepted Answer

A) keeping dust out of the eyes 
B) insulating the hands from cold 
C) insulating the head from cold 
D) keeping dust out of the nasal passages 
A) keeping dust out of the eyes 
B) insulating the hands from cold 
C) insulating the head from cold 
D) keeping dust out of the nasal passages

Question 11

Which statement is NOT true of human nails?

Accepted Answer

A) They are formed in follicles. 
B) They protect the ends of the fingers and toes from mechanical injury. 
C) They enable the fingers to pick up small objects. 
D) The visible part of the nail is made of collagen. 
A) They are formed in follicles. 
B) They protect the ends of the fingers and toes from mechanical injury. 
C) They enable the fingers to pick up small objects. 
D) The visible part of the nail is made of collagen.

Question 12

Prevention of water loss is a function of the:

Accepted Answer

A) stratum germinativum 
B) dermis 
C) stratum corneum 
D) subcutaneous tissue 
A) stratum germinativum 
B) dermis 
C) stratum corneum 
D) subcutaneous tissue

Question 13

The cells of the epidermis that phagocytize pathogens are the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cells of the epidermis that phagocytize...

Question 14

Vasoconstriction in the dermis is important to:

Accepted Answer

A) increase heat loss in a warm environment 
B) conserve heat in a warm environment 
C) increase heat loss in a cold environment 
D) conserve heat in a cold environment 
A) increase heat loss in a warm environment 
B) conserve heat in a warm environment 
C) increase heat loss in a cold environment 
D) conserve heat in a cold environment

Question 15

The primary function of the stratum germinativum is:

Accepted Answer

A) osmosis,to prevent water loss 
B) mitosis,to produce new dermis 
C) osmosis,to contribute to sweating 
D) mitosis,to produce new epidermis 
A) osmosis,to prevent water loss 
B) mitosis,to produce new dermis 
C) osmosis,to contribute to sweating 
D) mitosis,to produce new epidermis

Question 16

A nail follicle:

Accepted Answer

A) has its base in the dermis 
B) has a nail root that undergoes mitosis 
C) has cells that produce keratin before they die 
D) all of these 
A) has its base in the dermis 
B) has a nail root that undergoes mitosis 
C) has cells that produce keratin before they die 
D) all of these

Question 17

The process by which sweating promotes loss of excess body heat is:

Accepted Answer

A) osmosis of sweat 
B) evaporation of sweat 
C) secretion of sweat 
D) filtration of sweat 
A) osmosis of sweat 
B) evaporation of sweat 
C) secretion of sweat 
D) filtration of sweat

Question 18

Melanocytes produce ____ when stimulated by ____.

Accepted Answer

A) melanin/UV rays 
B) keratin/pressure 
C) melanin/pressure 
D) keratin/UV rays 
A) melanin/UV rays 
B) keratin/pressure 
C) melanin/pressure 
D) keratin/UV rays

Question 19

The cells in the epidermis that carry ingested pathogens to lymph nodes are the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cells in the epidermis that carry...

Question 20

Prevention of the entry of pathogens is a function of the:

Accepted Answer

A) stratum corneum 
B) stratum germinativum 
C) dermis 
D) subcutaneous tissue 
A) stratum corneum 
B) stratum germinativum 
C) dermis 
D) subcutaneous tissue

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

In a stressful situation,the arterioles in the dermis will ____________________ to allow blood to flow to the ____________________.

The function of keratin is:

The Langerhans cells of the integumentary system are important for:

The epidermis is the ____ layer of the skin and is made of ____ tissue.

The lowest layer of the ____________________ is the stratum germinativum,and the function of its cells is ____________________.

The new cells of the epidermis produce the protein ____________________.

The part of the integumentary system that prevents entry of pathogens is the:

The process of mitosis in the ____________________ produces new cells for the epidermis.

The cutaneous receptors may be stimulated internally by:

Which of these is NOT a function of human hair?

Which statement is NOT true of human nails?

Prevention of water loss is a function of the:

The cells of the epidermis that phagocytize pathogens are the ____________________.

Vasoconstriction in the dermis is important to:

The primary function of the stratum germinativum is:

A nail follicle:

The process by which sweating promotes loss of excess body heat is:

Melanocytes produce ____ when stimulated by ____.

The cells in the epidermis that carry ingested pathogens to lymph nodes are the ____________________.

Prevention of the entry of pathogens is a function of the:

Organization and General Plan of the Body

Some Basic Chemistry

Cells

Tissues and Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

The Vascular System

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Body Temperature and Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluidelectrolyte and Acidbase Balance

The Reproductive Systems

Human Development and Genetics

An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease

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In a stressful situation,the arterioles in the dermis will to allow blood to flow to the .

The epidermis is the layer of the skin and is made of tissue.

The lowest layer of the is the stratum germinativum,and the function of its cells is .

Melanocytes produce when stimulated by .