Question 1

Normally,skin color results from a combination of
A: melanin
B: hemoglobin
C: bilirubin
D: carotene

Accepted Answer

A)  a,b,d
B)  a,c,d
C)  a,d
D)  a,b,c
E)  b,c,dF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Sensory receptors in the dermis detect touch,temperature,and light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Drugs that are administered by skin patches tend to be _______ soluble molecules that are absorbed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lipid;slowly
B)  lipid;quickly
C)  water;slowly
D)  water;quicklyE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

During the fetal period,sebum from the sebaceous glands mixes with the cells of the sloughed off periderm to form the vernix caseosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Freckles are the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  melanocyte number and genetic inheritance.
B)  melanocyte number and sun exposure.
C)  melanocyte activity,genetic inheritance,and sun exposure.
D)  melanocyte number,genetic inheritance,and diet.
E)  melanocyte activity and diet.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  external root sheath.
B)  internal root sheath.
C)  epithelial root sheath.
D)  arrector pili muscle.
E)  papilla.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 7

The ability of the components of the integumentary system to respond to stress or trauma is independent of nervous or endocrine system control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Sweat gland secretion occurs in response to stimulation by the _______ division of the nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sweat gland secretion occurs in response to...

Question 9

One of the main dangers of burns is

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration,as water can escape from the body.
B)  hyperthermia,as temperture regulation is very compromised.
C)  hypocalcemia,as blood ion levels are dramatically altered.
D)  respiratory infection,as body defenses are concentrated superficially.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Sebum has bactericidal properties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Apocrine sweat glands secrete sweat by having the apical portion of epithelial cells pinch off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Epidermal dendritic (Langerhans) cells function as part of the ______ response.

Accepted Answer

A)  immune
B)  sensory
C)  tanning
D)  heating
E)  sweatingF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

When exposed to ultraviolet light,keratinocytes convert a steroid precursor into ________,a molecule that is crucial for regulation of calcium levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitriol
B)  cholecalciferol
C)  calcitonin
D)  creatine
E)  phosphorusF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Cerumen is a secretion that

Accepted Answer

A)  lubricates vellus hairs and waterproofs the skin of the limbs.
B)  lubricates the ear canal and traps debris before it reaches the eardrum.
C)  cools the body through water evaporation.
D)  tends to cause acne on the skin of the face.
E)  acts as a pheremone.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

During aging of the integumentary system,sweat production increases as a result of improved sweat gland activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What type of epithelium is found in the epidermis

Accepted Answer

A)  Keratinized stratified squamous
B)  Nonkeratinized stratified squamous
C)  Keratinized stratified cuboidal
D)  Nonkeratinized stratitified cuboidal
E)  TransitionalF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The cells that contract and squeeze sweat glands causing them to discharge their accumulated secretions are called __________ cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The cells that contract and squeeze sweat...

Question 18

What types of stimuli are detected by the skin's sensory receptors

Accepted Answer

The book mentions pressure,vib...

Question 19

Collagen fibers impart tensile strength to our skin while ______ fibers allow for some stretch and contraction in the dermis during movement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Collagen fibers impart tensile strength to our...

Question 20

What is the greatest risk factor for skin cancer

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposure to UV light rays
B)  Advanced age
C)  Being a female
D)  Low skin hydration levels
E)  Using excessive sun blockF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Exam 6: Integumentary System

Freckles are the result of

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Epidermal dendritic (Langerhans) cells function as part of the ______ response.

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During aging of the integumentary system,sweat production increases as a result of improved sweat gland activity.

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Apocrine sweat glands secrete sweat by having the apical portion of epithelial cells pinch off.

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During the fetal period,sebum from the sebaceous glands mixes with the cells of the sloughed off periderm to form the vernix caseosa.

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What type of epithelium is found in the epidermis

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The ability of the components of the integumentary system to respond to stress or trauma is independent of nervous or endocrine system control.

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Sensory receptors in the dermis detect touch,temperature,and light.

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When exposed to ultraviolet light,keratinocytes convert a steroid precursor into ________,a molecule that is crucial for regulation of calcium levels.

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Cerumen is a secretion that

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What is the greatest risk factor for skin cancer

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Sweat gland secretion occurs in response to stimulation by the _______ division of the nervous system.

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One of the main dangers of burns is

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Sebum has bactericidal properties.

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Normally,skin color results from a combination of A: melanin B: hemoglobin C: bilirubin D: carotene

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What types of stimuli are detected by the skin's sensory receptors

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

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The cells that contract and squeeze sweat glands causing them to discharge their accumulated secretions are called __________ cells.

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Collagen fibers impart tensile strength to our skin while ______ fibers allow for some stretch and contraction in the dermis during movement.

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Drugs that are administered by skin patches tend to be _______ soluble molecules that are absorbed ________.

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