Question 1

Which of the following factors do NOT directly determine the amount nor rate of melanin production in an individual?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exposure to light
B)   Genetic factors
C)   Hormones levels
D)   Ingestion of dark, leafy vegetables
E)   Physical fitnessF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Barney sat on a hot camp stove while on a camping trip. The burn was painful and blistered. What type of burn did Barney experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   First degree
B)   Second degree
C)   Third degree
D)   Fourth degree
E)   Fifth degreeF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Melanoma
B)   Albinism
C)   Dermatitis
D)   Cyanosis
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements concerning the subcutaneous layer is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   The subcutaneous layer can also be referred to as the hypodermis.
B)   The subcutaneous layer is composed of dense connective tissue with collagen and elastin fibers.
C)   The main cell types of the subcutaneous layer are fibroblasts, adipocytes, and macrophages.
D)   The subcutaneous layer attaches the skin to underlying bone and muscle.
E)   The subcutaneous layer is a site of lipid storage.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D) B

Question 5

Inflammation of the skin is called dermatitis or ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   psoriasis
B)   decubitus ulcer
C)   bullae
D)   vitiligo
E)   eczemaF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Identify the functions of the integumentary system. (Check all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Blood cell production
B)   Resistance to infection
C)   Sensation of environmental stimuli
D)   Thermoregulation
E)   Vitamin E synthesisF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Which layer of the epidermis is found in only a few areas of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stratum basale
B)   Stratum spinosum
C)   Stratum granulosum
D)   Stratum lucidum
E)   Stratum corneumF) B) and C)
G) A) and E) D

Question 8

Which of the following hair colors is the result of a decrease in melanin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Black
B)   Brown
C)   Red
D)   White
E)   AuburnF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

The activity of apocrine sweat glands

Accepted Answer

A)   produces cerumen.
B)   leads to body odor.
C)   gives the skin a healthy glow.
D)   produces sweat on the palm of the hand.
E)   produces an oily secretion.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Ringworm is an infection of the skin, hair, and nails caused by a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   bacterium
B)   virus
C)   parasite
D)   fungus
E)   inflammationF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Damage to which portion of a hair follicle will most affect hair growth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hair shaft
B)   Dermal root sheath
C)   Hair bulb
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

-What does structure "D" represent on the diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hair follicle
B)   Arrector pili
C)   Epidermis and dermis
D)   Subcutaneous tissue
E)   Sebaceous glandF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

This layer of skin is composed of keratinocytes.

Accepted Answer

A)   Epidermis
B)   Reticular layer
C)   Papillary layer
D)   Dermis
E)   Subcutaneous layerF) B) and D)
G) C) and D) A

Question 14

Which of the following people would have the greatest risk of developing skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   A 31-year old dark-skinned male
B)   A 68-year old male with blond hair and blue eyes
C)   A 23-year old female with blond hair and hazel eyes
D)   A 55-year old male with brown hair and brown eyesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

-The diagram illustrates accessory structures of the skin. What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sebaceous gland
B)   Eccrine sweat gland
C)   Duct of eccrine sweat gland
D)   Sweat pore
E)   Hair follicleF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding melanin is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   During pregnancy, melanin production is increased.
B)   Both melanocytes and keratinocytes produce melanin.
C)   In Addison disease, less melanin is produced.
D)   Men produce more melanin than women.
E)   Melanin is a white pigment.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Which of the following is not considered a type of skin gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sebaceous glands
B)   Salivary glands
C)   Ceruminous glands
D)   Mammary glands
E)   Sweat glandsF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

The distal portion of the nail is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   nail root
B)   nail body
C)   nail fold
D)   eponychium
E)   hyponychiumF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

The ________ is a major site of lipid storage in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)   epidermis
B)   reticular layer
C)   papillary layer
D)   dermis
E)   subcutaneous layerF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 20

The layer of epidermis that undergoes mitosis and forms new epidermal cells is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stratum basale
B)   stratum granulosum
C)   stratum lucidum
D)   stratum corneum
E)   stratum dermumF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Exam 5: Integumentary System

Which of the following factors do NOT directly determine the amount nor rate of melanin production in an individual?

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Barney sat on a hot camp stove while on a camping trip. The burn was painful and blistered. What type of burn did Barney experience?

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Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the skin?

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Which of the following statements concerning the subcutaneous layer is false?

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Inflammation of the skin is called dermatitis or ________.

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Identify the functions of the integumentary system. (Check all that apply.)

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Which layer of the epidermis is found in only a few areas of the body?

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Which of the following hair colors is the result of a decrease in melanin?

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The activity of apocrine sweat glands

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Ringworm is an infection of the skin, hair, and nails caused by a/an ________.

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Damage to which portion of a hair follicle will most affect hair growth?

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-What does structure "D" represent on the diagram?

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This layer of skin is composed of keratinocytes.

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Which of the following people would have the greatest risk of developing skin cancer?

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-The diagram illustrates accessory structures of the skin. What does "C" represent?

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Which of the following statements regarding melanin is true?

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Which of the following is not considered a type of skin gland?

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The distal portion of the nail is the ________.

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The ________ is a major site of lipid storage in the body.

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The layer of epidermis that undergoes mitosis and forms new epidermal cells is the ________.

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