Question 1

Cyanosis signifies that a patient has

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A)  had too much sun.
B)  been kept out of the sun.
C)  an allergic reaction.
D)  oxygen-starved skin.
E)  been exposed to cyanide.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Skin can regenerate effectively even after considerable damage has occurred because

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A)  the epidermis of the skin has a rich supply of small blood vessels.
B)  stem cells persist in both epithelial and connective-tissue components of the skin even after injury.
C)  fibroblasts in the dermis can give rise to new germinal cells in the epidermis.
D)  contraction in the area of the injury brings cells of adjacent strata together.
E)  cells of the stratum basale cannot migrate to other positions in the skin.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Central adiposity is strongly associated with

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A)  liver diseases.
B)  lung diseases.
C)  kidney disorders.
D)  cardiovascular disorders.
E)  reproductive illnesses.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

The layer of dividing cells at the base of the epidermis is the

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

Question 5

Describe the four phases of the hair growth cycle.

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Question 6

Explain why a healthy 6-month-old might have yellow-orange skin.

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A)  The skin of infants is very thin making it appear yellow-orange.
B)  Breastmilk causes the skin to look yellow-orange.
C)  The child may have been outside when it was cold causing vasoconstriction which reduces the pink coloration and makes skin look more yellow-orange.
D)  The child may have eaten foods with a high amount of carotene causing the pigment to accumulate in the skin making it look yellow-orange.
E)  The child may be developing adipose tissue which has a yellowish tint.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Dandruff is a disorder that results in dry skin flakes forming in the scalp.A common cause of dandruff could be

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A)  inflammation around sebaceous glands.
B)  lack of lamellated corpuscles.
C)  overactive arrector pili muscles.
D)  inactive apocrine sweat glands.
E)  inactive merocrine sweat glands.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

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

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A)  a scab.
B)  a keloid.
C)  granulation tissue.
D)  a clot.
E)  a lesion.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The repair of the epidermis after a wound begins as basal cells produce new

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A)  elastic fibers.
B)  collagen fibers.
C)  reticular fibers.
D)  dense connective tissue.
E)  epidermal cells.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Identify the first stage in skin repair.

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A)  inflammation
B)  migration
C)  proliferation
D)  scarring
E)  keloid formationF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Figure 5-1
-While walking barefoot on the beach,Joe stepped on a thorn that penetrated through the sole of his foot to the dermis.How many layers of epidermis did the thorn penetrate?

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A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  5F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Identify the major functions of the integumentary system.

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Question 13

The keratinocytes are tightly connected with each other by

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A)  keratin.
B)  prekeratin.
C)  collagen fibers.
D)  elastic fibers.
E)  desmosomes.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Accessory structures of the skin include all of the following except

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A)  hair follicles.
B)  sebaceous glands.
C)  sweat glands.
D)  the epidermis.
E)  lamellar corpuscles.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Figure 5-1
-Which layer contains most of the accessory organs?

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A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  below layer 5
E)  5F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Why is scab formation important in wound healing?

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Scabs temporarily restore epidermal inte...

Question 17

What is the most common type of cells in the subcutaneous layer?

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A)  keratinocytes
B)  adipocytes
C)  melanocytes
D)  fibroblasts
E)  fibrocytesF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Identify the two major components of the cutaneous membrane.

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A)  dermis and epidermis
B)  dermis and subcutaneous layer
C)  epidermis and subcutaneous layer
D)  dermis and the cutaneous plexus
E)  epidermis and the cutaneous plexusF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

In a penetrating wound,________ divide to produce mobile cells that repair the dermis.

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A)  granulation cells
B)  dendritic cells
C)  macrophages
D)  fibroblasts
E)  muscle cellsF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

What are epidermal derivatives?

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A)  Epidermal derivatives are pigment molecules produced by the epidermis,including carotene and melanin.
B)  Epidermal derivatives are the different cell types found in the epidermis,including epithelial cells and melanocytes.
C)  Epidermal derivatives are chemicals produced by the epidermis,such as heparin and prostaglandins.
D)  Epidermal derivatives are secretions produced by the epidermis,including sweat and sebum.
E)  Epidermal derivatives are accessory structures that originate from the epidermis during embryonic development,including hair follicles,sebaceous and sweat glands,and nails.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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Central adiposity is strongly associated with

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