Question 1

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-What types of glands are found in the skin? (Figure 5-1)

Accepted Answer

A)   salivary glands and submucosal glands
B)   endocrine glands and salivary glands
C)   mucus glands and submucosal glands
D)   sebaceous glands and sweat glands
E)   cerumen glands and endocrine glands D

Question 2

Earwax is produced by ________ glands.

Accepted Answer

A)   sebaceous
B)   apocrine sweat
C)   merocrine sweat
D)   ceruminous
E)   eccrine sweat D

Question 3

The layer of loose connective tissue deep to the dermis is the

Accepted Answer

A)   epidermis.
B)   subcutaneous layer.
C)   hyperdermis.
D)   deep fascia.
E)   reticular layer. B

Question 4

Anew mother notices that her 6-month-old infant has a yellow-orange complexion. Fearful that the child mayhave jaundice, she takes him to her pediatrician. After examining the child and learning about the infant's diet, the pediatrician declares him perfectly healthy and advises the mother to watch the child's diet. What is likely the cause for the change in skin color?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The following are stages in the regeneration of skin following an injury. What is the correct order for these events?
1) inflammation
2) cellular migration
3) epidermis covers granulation tissue
4) epidermis covers scar tissue

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

During repair of the integument, fibroblasts follow areas of new capillary growth and produce ________ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)   scar
B)   epithelial
C)   granulation
D)   pus
E)   keloid

Question 7

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.

Question 8

________ are cells in the epidermis that are part of the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A)   Dendritic cells
B)   Basal cells
C)   Merkel cells
D)   Squamous cells
E)   Melanocytes

Question 9

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System

Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which layer is the primary barrier against environmental hazards?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Explain how skin helps to thermally regulate body temperature.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The ________ in keratinocytes protects the epidermis and dermis from the harmful effects of sunlight.

Accepted Answer

A)   sebum
B)   hemoglobin
C)   melanin
D)   carotene
E)   keratin

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Jaundice is indicated by a(n) ________ skin coloration.

Accepted Answer

A)   reddish
B)   yellowish
C)   orange
D)   bluish
E)   brown

Question 14

Which of the following is not a function of the exocrine sweat gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   It cools the surface of the skin.
B)   It conditions the surrounding skin with its lipid secretion.
C)   It excretes electrolytes.
D)   It interferes with adhesion of microorganisms.
E)   It uses dermicidin as antibiotic protection.

Question 15

Skin cancer that starts in the mitotically most active epidermal layer is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

If the papilla of a hair follicle is destroyed,

Accepted Answer

A)   the hair produced by the follicle will change from terminal to vellus.
B)   the color of the hair will become lighter.
C)   the texture of the hair will become coarser.
D)   the hair matrix will lose its blood supply.
E)   hair production will not be affected.

Question 17

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.

Question 18

When the arrector pili muscles contract,

Accepted Answer

A)   "goose bumps" are formed.
B)   hairs are shed.
C)   sweat is released from sweat glands.
D)   shivering occurs.
E)   the skin changes color.

Question 19

The type of burn that may require a skin graft is a ________ burn.

Accepted Answer

A)   first-degree
B)   second-degree
C)   third-degree
D)   partial-thickness
E)   epidermal

Question 20

The layer of epidermis where keratohyalin crosslinks keratin fibers is the

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

In-Text Figure Based Questions -What types of glands are found in the skin? (Figure 5-1)