Question 1

A splinter penetrated into the skin of the sole of the foot,almost to the papillary region of the dermis.Which layer of the epidermis would be the final layer injured?

Accepted Answer

A)  basale 
B)  spinosum 
C)  lucidum 
D)  granulosum 
A)  basale 
B)  spinosum 
C)  lucidum 
D)  granulosum

Question 2

Figure 5.1
Using Figure 5.1, match the following:
-Sudoriferous gland.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Joe just burned himself on a hot pot.and the burn is quite painful.Joe's burn would best be described as a third-degree burn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Eyebrow hairs are always shorter than hairs on your head because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  eyebrow follicles are only active for a few months 
B)  hormones in the eyebrow follicle switch the growth off after it has reached a predetermined length 
C)  they grow much slower 
D)  the vascular supply of the eyebrow follicle is one-tenth that of the head hair follicle 
A)  eyebrow follicles are only active for a few months 
B)  hormones in the eyebrow follicle switch the growth off after it has reached a predetermined length 
C)  they grow much slower 
D)  the vascular supply of the eyebrow follicle is one-tenth that of the head hair follicle

Question 5

The dense fibrous connective tissue portion of the skin is located in the reticular region of the dermis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A summertime golden bronze tan may not be a tan at all; especially if the skin appears almost metallic bronze,it may be the result of ________ disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A summertime golden bronze tan may not...

Question 7

The action of the arrector pili muscle is very similar in humans as it is in other mammals but its beneficial functions differ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A surgeon opens her patient by cutting the integument parallel to the cleavage lines of the dermis (tension lines).This will result in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  slowed healing and grater scaring 
B)  faster healing of the skin and less scaring 
C)  greater chance of infection 
D)  less chance for infection 
A)  slowed healing and grater scaring 
B)  faster healing of the skin and less scaring 
C)  greater chance of infection 
D)  less chance for infection

Question 9

Match the following:
-Usually indicates a liver disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) Addison's disease 
B) Jaundice 
C) Pallor 
D) Erythema 
E) Cyanosis 
A) Addison's disease 
B) Jaundice 
C) Pallor 
D) Erythema 
E) Cyanosis

Question 10

How are burns commonly classified? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Burns are classified according to their

Question 11

The function of the root hair plexus is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  serve as a source for new epidermal cells for hair growth after the resting stage has passed 
B)  allow the hair to assist in touch sensation 
C)  bind the hair root to the dermis 
D)  cause apocrine gland secretion into the hair follicle 
A)  serve as a source for new epidermal cells for hair growth after the resting stage has passed 
B)  allow the hair to assist in touch sensation 
C)  bind the hair root to the dermis 
D)  cause apocrine gland secretion into the hair follicle

Question 12

Cradle cap in infants is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cradle cap in infants is called ________....

Question 13

When an individual is exposed to extremely cold air the dermal blood vessels will dilate so that more blood will be brought closer to the outside surface of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain why soap that has an alkaline base may not be healthy for some patients to use daily.

Accepted Answer

The skin's acid mantle retards growth of

Question 15

The dermis is a strong,flexible connective tissue layer.Which of the following cell types are likely to be found in the dermis?

Accepted Answer

A)  monocytes, reticulocytes, and osteocytes 
B)  fibroblasts, macrophages, and mast cells 
C)  goblet cells, parietal cells, and chondrocytes 
D)  osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and epithelial cells 
A)  monocytes, reticulocytes, and osteocytes 
B)  fibroblasts, macrophages, and mast cells 
C)  goblet cells, parietal cells, and chondrocytes 
D)  osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and epithelial cells

Question 16

What are the most important factors influencing hair growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  age and glandular products 
B)  the size and number of hair follicles 
C)  sex and hormones 
D)  nutrition and hormones 
A)  age and glandular products 
B)  the size and number of hair follicles 
C)  sex and hormones 
D)  nutrition and hormones

Question 17

There are several reasons other than genetics for hair loss.Identify some of these other factors.

Accepted Answer

Stressors such as acutely high fever,sur

Question 18

The white crescent portion of the nail is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The white crescent portion of the nail...

Question 19

All of the following will help the skin to fight infection but one.Which of the following will have little effect on the skin's ability to fight infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased secretions of defensins from skin cells. 
B)  Greater production of keratinocytes resulting in more layers of the stratum corneum. 
C)  More tight junctions between keratinocytes of the stratum corneum. 
D)  Greater production of melanin. 
A)  Increased secretions of defensins from skin cells. 
B)  Greater production of keratinocytes resulting in more layers of the stratum corneum. 
C)  More tight junctions between keratinocytes of the stratum corneum. 
D)  Greater production of melanin.

Question 20

The apocrine sweat glands are not the primary gland involved in thermoregulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

A splinter penetrated into the skin of the sole of the foot,almost to the papillary region of the dermis.Which layer of the epidermis would be the final layer injured?

Figure 5.1 Using Figure 5.1, match the following: -Sudoriferous gland.

Joe just burned himself on a hot pot.and the burn is quite painful.Joe's burn would best be described as a third-degree burn.

Eyebrow hairs are always shorter than hairs on your head because ________.

The dense fibrous connective tissue portion of the skin is located in the reticular region of the dermis.

A summertime golden bronze tan may not be a tan at all; especially if the skin appears almost metallic bronze,it may be the result of ________ disease.

The action of the arrector pili muscle is very similar in humans as it is in other mammals but its beneficial functions differ.

A surgeon opens her patient by cutting the integument parallel to the cleavage lines of the dermis (tension lines).This will result in ________.

Match the following: -Usually indicates a liver disorder.

How are burns commonly classified? Give an example.

The function of the root hair plexus is to ________.

Cradle cap in infants is called ________.

When an individual is exposed to extremely cold air the dermal blood vessels will dilate so that more blood will be brought closer to the outside surface of the skin.

Explain why soap that has an alkaline base may not be healthy for some patients to use daily.

The dermis is a strong,flexible connective tissue layer.Which of the following cell types are likely to be found in the dermis?

What are the most important factors influencing hair growth?

There are several reasons other than genetics for hair loss.Identify some of these other factors.

The white crescent portion of the nail is called the ________.

All of the following will help the skin to fight infection but one.Which of the following will have little effect on the skin's ability to fight infection?

The apocrine sweat glands are not the primary gland involved in thermoregulation.

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

Bones and Skeletal Tissue

The Skeleton

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition,metabolism,and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid,electrolyte,and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Pregnancy and Human Development

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