Question 1

The skin discoloration most likely to result from liver disease is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pallor
B)   erythema
C)   hematoma
D)   jaundice
E)   cyanosisF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Vitamin C is essential for normal collagen synthesis. If a child suffered from a vitamin C deficiency, which layer of the skin would be most affected?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reticular layer of dermis
B)   Stratum corneum
C)   Stratum granulosum
D)   Epidermis
E)   Stratum basaleF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 3

Rupturing the dermis may cause ________ to develop.

Accepted Answer

A)   Moles
B)   Freckles
C)   Calluses
D)   Stretch marks
E)   Cleavage linesF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Skin color is the result of the

Accepted Answer

A)   quantity of melanin in the skin.
B)   number of keratinocytes in the skin.
C)   amount of adipose in the subcutaneous layer.
D)   thickness of the stratum basale.
E)   number of melanocytes in the skin.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

When the skin develops a reddish color due to a temporary increase in blood flow, the condition is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   erythema
B)   cyanosis
C)   jaundice
D)   albinismE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Baldness

Accepted Answer

A)   occurs only in men.
B)   is related to estrogen levels.
C)   is related to levels of growth hormone.
D)   is not genetic.
E)   is more common in men than in women.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Melanoma can be detected early and treated with the application of a special rule. Which of the following is NOT a test used to determine if a mole is cancerous?

Accepted Answer

A)   Color
B)   Border
C)   Asymmetry
D)   Freckles
E)   DiameterF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Melanin production can be influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)   genetics.
B)   hormones.
C)   exposure to sunlight.
D)   pregnancy.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The superficial layer of epithelium of the skin is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dermis
B)   epidermis
C)   hypodermis
D)   mesodermis
E)   papillary layerF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Stretch marks develop on the abdomen of pregnant women because of stretching and rupture of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dermis
B)   epidermis
C)   melanocytes
D)   stratum corneum
E)   subcutaneous tissueF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

The vesicles that contain melanin are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   melanosomes
B)   melanocytes
C)   keratinocytes
D)   Golgi apparatusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Exposure to ultraviolet light causes the skin to darken by stimulating the

Accepted Answer

A)   breakdown of carotene.
B)   breakdown of melanin.
C)   buildup of bilirubin.
D)   activity of the enzyme tyrosinase.
E)   activity of the keratinocytes.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 13

When the arrector pili muscles contract,

Accepted Answer

A)   the body is able to lose heat.
B)   "goose bumps" form on the skin.
C)   the hair on your arms and legs begins to curl.
D)   the sweat glands empty their contents onto the surface of the skin.
E)   no change is noted on the skin surface.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Cedric slipped and cut his finger. The cut bled, but did not penetrate to the subcutaneous layer. The deepest layer penetrated was the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stratum spinosum
B)   stratum granulosum
C)   stratum basale
D)   stratum corneum
E)   papillary layer of the dermisF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

The integumentary system has many functions, one of which is

Accepted Answer

A)   destruction of cancer cells.
B)   production of Vitamin E.
C)   detection of heat and touch.
D)   regulation of acid-base balance.
E)   prevention of albinism.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Body odor results from secretions from the ________ sweat glands.

Accepted Answer

A)   apocrine
B)   merocrine
C)   ceruminous
D)   sebaceous
E)   eccrineF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Eccrine sweat glands

Accepted Answer

A)   aid in cooling the body.
B)   serve as "anchors" for the arrector pili muscles.
C)   produce a secretion that oils the hair and skin.
D)   produce a secretion that protects the body from growth of bacteria.
E)   are not involved in the homeostasis of body temperature.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is the most common form of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Melanoma
B)   Basal cell carcinoma
C)   Squamous cell carcinoma
D)   Small cell carcinomaE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The main fibrous layer of the dermis is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   epidermis
B)   reticular layer
C)   papillary layer
D)   subcutaneous layer
E)   hypodermisF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Exam 5: Integumentary System

Rupturing the dermis may cause ________ to develop.

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

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Stretch marks develop on the abdomen of pregnant women because of stretching and rupture of the ________.

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The integumentary system has many functions, one of which is

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The vesicles that contain melanin are called ________.

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Melanoma can be detected early and treated with the application of a special rule. Which of the following is NOT a test used to determine if a mole is cancerous?

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Body odor results from secretions from the ________ sweat glands.

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When the skin develops a reddish color due to a temporary increase in blood flow, the condition is called ________.

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When the arrector pili muscles contract,

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Eccrine sweat glands

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The main fibrous layer of the dermis is the ________.

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The superficial layer of epithelium of the skin is called the ________.

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Baldness

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Cedric slipped and cut his finger. The cut bled, but did not penetrate to the subcutaneous layer. The deepest layer penetrated was the ________.

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Vitamin C is essential for normal collagen synthesis. If a child suffered from a vitamin C deficiency, which layer of the skin would be most affected?

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Which of the following is the most common form of skin cancer?

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Melanin production can be influenced by

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Skin color is the result of the

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The skin discoloration most likely to result from liver disease is ________.

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Exposure to ultraviolet light causes the skin to darken by stimulating the

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