Question 1

________ is a pigment found in vegetables that can make skin appear orange or yellow.

Accepted Answer

A)   Carotene
B)   Melanin
C)   Sebum
D)   Cerumen
E)   CyanosisF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The protein that contributes to many of the skin's protective qualities is called

Accepted Answer

A)   melanin.
B)   keratin.
C)   carotene.
D)   dermicidin.
E)   calcitriol.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

Why are injections administered in the hypodermis when administering drugs using a hypodermic needle?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is an abundance of capillaries in the hypodermis.
B)   The hypodermis is highly innervated.
C)   Since it is vascularized, the hypodermis can absorb a lot of fluid.
D)   Both elastic fibers and collagen fibers are present.
E)   The presence of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels help local tissues defend and repair themselves.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 4

The hypodermis

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A)   provides mechanical strength to the skin.
B)   is quite elastic.
C)   has no blood vessels.
D)   is composed of strata with various functions.
E)   contains a variety of sensory receptors.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The most severe type of skin cancer is most likely to develop from

Accepted Answer

A)   nonpigmented epithelial cells.
B)   melanocytes.
C)   pigmented basal cells.
D)   nonpigmented dermal cells.
E)   keratinocytes.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions:
-Structure F on the skin diagram is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   oil gland.
B)   sweat gland.
C)   sensory receptor.
D)   wax gland.
E)   naked nerve ending.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions:
-Structures marked J on the skin diagram are

Accepted Answer

A)   sudoriferous glands.
B)   smooth muscles.
C)   sebaceous glands.
D)   immature hair follicles.
E)   sensory receptors.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

The ________ layer of the dermis contains bundles of collagen fibers and elastin,and is responsible for the mechanical strength and flexibility of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A)   germinative
B)   reticular
C)   subcutaneous
D)   papillary
E)   cornealF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Using expensive hair products can enhance the mitotic growth of hair cells within the shaft.
B)   A hair shaft is made of varying densities and consistencies of keratin.
C)   All hairs have the same growth cycle until mid-life.
D)   Carotene is the major pigment that colors hair shafts.
E)   Any hair loss signifies a medical condition, which should be checked by a doctor.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The condition that results from clogged sebaceous glands is

Accepted Answer

A)   a boil.
B)   a carbuncle.
C)   acne.
D)   a blister.
E)   a freckle.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions:
-Structure A on the skin diagram is the

Accepted Answer

A)   epidermis.
B)   dermis.
C)   subcutaneous layer.
D)   cutaneous membrane.
E)   hypodermis.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the cutaneous membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   epidermis, hypodermis, dermis
B)   dermis, epidermis, hypodermis
C)   epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
D)   hypodermis, dermis, epidermis
E)   dermis, hypodermis, dermisF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Which statement is true for merocrine sweat glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   They discharge their secretions into the hair follicles.
B)   They are for hair lubrication.
C)   They are more numerous than apocrine sweat glands.
D)   They are important in communication between individuals, related to sexual attraction.
E)   They make the skin more pliable and soft.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels in the

Accepted Answer

A)   dermis.
B)   epidermis.
C)   hypodermis.
D)   epidermis and dermis.
E)   subcutaneous layer.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 15

The dermis is composed largely of

Accepted Answer

A)   adipose.
B)   fluid connective.
C)   dense irregular connective.
D)   muscle.
E)   neural.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is the function of hair associated with a nerve fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)   provides an early-warning system that may help prevent injury
B)   helps cushion a light blow to the head
C)   protects the scalp from UV light
D)   helps prevent the entry of foreign particles
E)   provides protection for the surface of the eyeF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

The layer of the epidermis at the exposed surface is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The loose connective tissue that separates the integument from deeper tissues and organs is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   dermis.
B)   epidermis.
C)   hypodermis.
D)   integument.
E)   papillary layer.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Which type of burn appears inflamed and feels tender but has no blisters?

Accepted Answer

A)   first-degree
B)   second-degree
C)   third-degree
D)   fourth-degree
E)   full-thicknessF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

The blood supply to the skin arises from a network of blood vessels called the ________ plexus in the hypodermis,at its border with the reticular layer of the dermis.

Accepted Answer

A)   cervical
B)   mesenteric
C)   brachial
D)   celiac
E)   cutaneousF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

The blood supply to the skin arises from a network of blood vessels called the ________ plexus in the hypodermis,at its border with the reticular layer of the dermis.

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The ________ layer of the dermis contains bundles of collagen fibers and elastin,and is responsible for the mechanical strength and flexibility of the skin.

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Which statement is correct?

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Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions: -Structures marked J on the skin diagram are

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The dermis is composed largely of

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The protein that contributes to many of the skin's protective qualities is called

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Why are injections administered in the hypodermis when administering drugs using a hypodermic needle?

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The hypodermis

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Which of the following is the function of hair associated with a nerve fiber?

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The layer of the epidermis at the exposed surface is the

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Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions: -Structure F on the skin diagram is a(n)

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Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the cutaneous membrane?

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Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels in the

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The condition that results from clogged sebaceous glands is

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The most severe type of skin cancer is most likely to develop from

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________ is a pigment found in vegetables that can make skin appear orange or yellow.

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The loose connective tissue that separates the integument from deeper tissues and organs is called the

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Which statement is true for merocrine sweat glands?

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Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions: -Structure A on the skin diagram is the

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Which type of burn appears inflamed and feels tender but has no blisters?

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