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The actively growing part of the nail is the


A) free edge.
B) nail root.
C) nail bed.
D) nail folds.
E) nail matrix.

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Among the stimuli detected by the sensory receptors of the skin is


A) heat.
B) cold.
C) pressure.
D) vibration.
E) All of the choices are correct.

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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The structure responsible for actually pulling on the follicle and causing "goose bumps" is the


A) external root sheath.
B) internal root sheath.
C) epithelial root sheath.
D) arrector pili muscle.
E) papilla.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Although sweat and sebaceous glands develop from the stratum basale of the epidermis,they eventually burrow and remain in the underlying dermis.

A) True
B) False

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The reticular layer of the dermis consists primarily of


A) adipose tissue.
B) muscle.
C) dense irregular connective tissue.
D) nervous tissue.
E) elastic connective tissue.

F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

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The part of the hair that extends beyond the skin surface is called the


A) shaft.
B) root.
C) bulb.
D) papilla.
E) alopecia.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

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Which are applicable to the stratum corneum? A: Most superficial stratum B: Consists of about 3-5 cell layers C: Cells are dead D: Interlocking keratinized cells called corneocytes E: Cells are anucleate


A) a,c,d
B) a,c,e
C) a,b,d
D) a,c,d,e
E) a,b,c,d,e

F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

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Where on the human body is the hair thick enough to retain heat?


A) Beard
B) Axillary region
C) Nose
D) Pubic region
E) Scalp

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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The secretion of ________ sweat glands is viscous,cloudy,and rich in proteins and lipids.

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  -Which number indicates the lunula? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) 5 -Which number indicates the lunula?


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

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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The epidermal dendritic cells are able to play an important immune response role by their phagocytic activity.

A) True
B) False

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The subcutaneous layer,or hypodermis,is one of the two parts of the integument.

A) True
B) False

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There are ______ recognizable zones along the length of a hair.


A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
E) 6

F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

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The function of melanin in the skin is to


A) reduce water loss.
B) prevent infections.
C) help regulate body temperature.
D) protect against UV light.
E) keep the epidermis soft and pliable.

F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

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A ________ is a bruise that is visible through the skin.

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A _______ is a congenital anomaly that results in skin discoloration due to blood vessels that proliferate and form a benign tumor.

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Which is the result of increased levels of bilirubin in the blood?


A) Bronzing
B) Cyanosis
C) Pallor
D) Erythema
E) Jaundice

F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

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The mass of vascular connective tissue that temporarily forms during wound healing is called ________ tissue.

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Carotene,a pigment that contributes to skin color,is acquired in the body by eating various yellow-orange vegetables.

A) True
B) False

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The formation of thick calluses from manual labor is an example of fibrosis.

A) True
B) False

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