Question 1

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-In which layer of the skin are melanocytes found? (Figure 5-8)

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

Question 2

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-Where do sebaceous glands and sebaceous follicles discharge their secretions? (Figure 5-13)

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A)   epidermis; hair follicle
B)   hair follicle; epidermis
C)   hair root; dermis
D)   dermis; hair root
E)   both into the dermis

Question 3

The network of sensory nerves that surrounds the base of each hair follicle is the

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A)   root hair plexus.
B)   hair papilla.
C)   hair matrix.
D)   cutaneous plexus.
E)   subpapillary plexus.

Question 4

Why is a subcutaneous injection with a hypodermic needle a useful method of administering drugs?

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The subcutaneous layer has a l...

Question 5

Nail production occurs at the nail

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A)   body.
B)   bed.
C)   root.
D)   cuticle.
E)   hyponychium.

Question 6

A child who skins his knee in a fall has a(n)

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A)   abrasion.
B)   laceration.
C)   puncture.
D)   incision.
E)   contusion.

Question 7

Vitamin D3 is important for proper ________ development.

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A)   skin
B)   bone
C)   muscle
D)   vision
E)   neural

Question 8

Water loss due to evaporation of fluid that has penetrated through the skin is called ________ perspiration.

Accepted Answer

A)   sensible
B)   insensible
C)   latent
D)   active
E)   inactive

Question 9

Which of the following is correct about Lanugo hairs?

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A)   also known as "peach fuzz"
B)   persists throughout the entire life
C)   deeply pigmented and somewhat coarse
D)   exists primarily in fetuses
E)   never found on the feet

Question 10

The protein that reduces water loss at the skin surface is

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A)   eleidin.
B)   collagen.
C)   mucin.
D)   keratin.
E)   melanin.

Question 11

A bacterial infection that is often fatal in burn patients is called

Accepted Answer

A)   sepsis.
B)   necrosis.
C)   toxis.
D)   pernicious.
E)   noxious.

Question 12

The subpapillary plexus is

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A)   a network of nerves in the cutaneous membrane.
B)   a superficial network of dermal arteries.
C)   a deep network of dermal arteries along the boundary of the reticular layer.
D)   a neural plexus responsible for deep pressure.
E)   a network of arteries in the epidermis.

Question 13

Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are ________ glands.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are

Accepted Answer

A)   carotene, hemoglobin, and xanthophyll.
B)   carotene, eumelanin, and pheomelanin.
C)   melanin, chromatin, and chlorophyll.
D)   xanthophyll, hemoglobin, and melanin.
E)   melanin, carotene, and chromatin.

Question 15

Rapid water loss from burned skin is an extreme form of ________ perspiration.

Accepted Answer

A)   imprudent
B)   non-sense
C)   impractical
D)   vacuous
E)   insensible

Question 16

All of the following contain blood vessels except the

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A)   epidermis.
B)   papillary layer.
C)   reticular layer.
D)   subcutaneous layer.
E)   hypodermis.

Question 17

Each of the following is a function of the integumentary system except

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A)   protection of underlying tissue.
B)   excretion of salts and wastes.
C)   maintenance of body temperature.
D)   synthesis of vitamin C.
E)   detection of sensations.

Question 18

Coarse pigmented hairs are called ________ hairs.

Accepted Answer

A)   veneer
B)   gossamer
C)   lanugo
D)   vellus
E)   terminal

Question 19

Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Circulation in the skin decreases.
B)   Sweat gland activity decreases.
C)   Evaporative cooling stops.
D)   Blood flow to the skin increases.
E)   The activity of melanocytes increases.

Question 20

A thickened area of scar tissue that is covered by a shiny, smooth epidermal surface is called a

Accepted Answer

A)   keloid.
B)   contusion.
C)   hematoma.
D)   psoriasis.
E)   sclerotome.

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

The subpapillary plexus is

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Which of the following is correct about Lanugo hairs?

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Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are ________ glands.

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Why is a subcutaneous injection with a hypodermic needle a useful method of administering drugs?

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A child who skins his knee in a fall has a(n)

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Rapid water loss from burned skin is an extreme form of ________ perspiration.

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The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are

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A bacterial infection that is often fatal in burn patients is called

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All of the following contain blood vessels except the

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The protein that reduces water loss at the skin surface is

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A thickened area of scar tissue that is covered by a shiny, smooth epidermal surface is called a

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Water loss due to evaporation of fluid that has penetrated through the skin is called ________ perspiration.

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Coarse pigmented hairs are called ________ hairs.

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In-Text Figure Based Questions -In which layer of the skin are melanocytes found? (Figure 5-8)

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Nail production occurs at the nail

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In-Text Figure Based Questions -Where do sebaceous glands and sebaceous follicles discharge their secretions? (Figure 5-13)

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Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?

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The network of sensory nerves that surrounds the base of each hair follicle is the

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Each of the following is a function of the integumentary system except

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Vitamin D3 is important for proper ________ development.

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