Question 1

This layer is composed of a high concentration of collagen fibers.

Accepted Answer

A)   stratum corneum
B)   stratum granulosum
C)   dermis
D)   hypodermis
E)   cornified region

Question 2

The sweat that is metabolized by bacteria on the skin,which leads to the strong odor of sweat,is associated with structure

Accepted Answer

A)   D.
B)   B.
C)   E.
D)   G.
E)   F.

Question 3

Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions:
-The structure composed of stratified squamous epithelium is

Accepted Answer

A)   A.
B)   B.
C)   C.
D)   M.
E)   L.

Question 4

People who live in a Scandinavian country-Norway,Sweden,or Finland-may have bigger problems with porous bone or osteoporosis.Remember that the extreme northern and southern latitudes of the earth get less direct sun.How is porous bone in any way related to sun exposure?

Accepted Answer

Less sun exposure means less vitamin D₃ ...

Question 5

Nerve fibers in the dermis most likely function in

Accepted Answer

A)   defending of local tissues after infection.
B)   providing nutrients and oxygen to the skin.
C)   monitoring sensory receptors in the dermis.
D)   repairing tissue after injury.
E)   removing carbon dioxide and waste products.

Question 6

Through which mechanism does perspiration function in cooling the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   conduction
B)   evaporation
C)   convection
D)   radiation
E)   diffusion

Question 7

Lipid is concentrated with the cells of the

Accepted Answer

A)   hypodermis.
B)   dermis.
C)   cornified region.
D)   stratum granulosum.
E)   stratum spinosum.

Question 8

Figure 5-3 A Single Hair Follicle and Hair (Longitudinal Section) 
Use Figure 5-3 to answer the following questions:
-All new growth in the length of the hair shaft occurs at

Accepted Answer

A)   B.
B)   C.
C)   D.
D)   F.
E)   G.

Question 9

Photo Credit: Robert B. Tallitsch
Figure 5-2 The Strata of the Epidermis in Thick Skin
Use Figure 5-2 to answer the following questions:
-The layer marked A is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Functions of the skin include

Accepted Answer

A)   regulating body temperature.
B)   synthesizing antibodies.
C)   producing adipose tissue.
D)   synthesizing digestive enzymes.
E)   release of large amounts of hormones.

Question 11

Choose the correct order of the cell layers,or strata,in a section of thick skin,from the basement membrane toward the free surface (deep to superficial) . 1.stratum lucidum
2) stratum basale
3) stratum corneum
4) stratum granulosum
5) stratum spinosum

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Glands that are located in the passageway of the external ear are called ________ glands.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The nail ________ covers the nail bed.

Accepted Answer

A)   root
B)   body
C)   lunula
D)   cuticle
E)   eponychium

Question 14

A hair shaft is composed of

Accepted Answer

A)   melanin.
B)   carotene.
C)   starch.
D)   lipid.
E)   keratin.

Question 15

The skin is also called the ________ membrane.

Accepted Answer

A)   serous
B)   mucous
C)   synovial
D)   cutaneous
E)   peritoneal

Question 16

The lipid in oil glands is released through which type of secretion?

Accepted Answer

A)   eccrine
B)   apocrine
C)   merocrine
D)   endocrine
E)   holocrine

Question 17

The pale crescent area of the nail is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   nail root.
B)   nail bed.
C)   lunula.
D)   free edge.
E)   cuticle.

Question 18

Thin skin is defined by the thickness of the

Accepted Answer

A)   dermis.
B)   epidermis.
C)   hypodermis.
D)   subcutaneous layer.
E)   integument as a whole.

Question 19

Figure 5-4 Glands and Associated Structures
Use Figure 5-4 to answer the following questions:
-Structure G

Accepted Answer

A)   releases milk.
B)   releases oil.
C)   releases sweat.
D)   is a sensory receptor.
E)   releases mucus.

Question 20

Figure 5-3 A Single Hair Follicle and Hair (Longitudinal Section) 
Use Figure 5-3 to answer the following questions:
-There is a connective tissue layer protecting the hair shaft,marked as structure

Accepted Answer

A)   A.
B)   B.
C)   C.
D)   E.
E)   F.

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Figure 5-3 A Single Hair Follicle and Hair (Longitudinal Section) Use Figure 5-3 to answer the following questions: -There is a connective tissue layer protecting the hair shaft,marked as structure

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The pale crescent area of the nail is called the

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Through which mechanism does perspiration function in cooling the body?

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The skin is also called the ________ membrane.

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A hair shaft is composed of

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The nail ________ covers the nail bed.

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People who live in a Scandinavian country-Norway,Sweden,or Finland-may have bigger problems with porous bone or osteoporosis.Remember that the extreme northern and southern latitudes of the earth get less direct sun.How is porous bone in any way related to sun exposure?

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The lipid in oil glands is released through which type of secretion?

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Glands that are located in the passageway of the external ear are called ________ glands.

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The sweat that is metabolized by bacteria on the skin,which leads to the strong odor of sweat,is associated with structure

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Choose the correct order of the cell layers,or strata,in a section of thick skin,from the basement membrane toward the free surface (deep to superficial) . 1.stratum lucidum 2) stratum basale 3) stratum corneum 4) stratum granulosum 5) stratum spinosum

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This layer is composed of a high concentration of collagen fibers.

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Figure 5-3 A Single Hair Follicle and Hair (Longitudinal Section) Use Figure 5-3 to answer the following questions: -All new growth in the length of the hair shaft occurs at

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Functions of the skin include

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Nerve fibers in the dermis most likely function in

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Thin skin is defined by the thickness of the

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Figure 5-4 Glands and Associated Structures Use Figure 5-4 to answer the following questions: -Structure G

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Photo Credit: Robert B. Tallitsch Figure 5-2 The Strata of the Epidermis in Thick Skin Use Figure 5-2 to answer the following questions: -The layer marked A is the

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Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions: -The structure composed of stratified squamous epithelium is

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Lipid is concentrated with the cells of the

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