Question 1

The __________ is absent from most epidermis.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The reddish color of the skin of the lips is primarily due to the presence of which pigment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemoglobin
B)  Myoglobin
C)  Melanin
D)  Carotene
E)  KeratinF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the skin layers below is the most superficial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Basal lamina
B)  Epidermis
C)  Papillary layer
D)  Reticular layer
E)  HypodermisF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The skin discoloration most likely to suggest physical abuse is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pallor
B)  albinism
C)  erythema
D)  hematoma
E)  jaundiceF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Embarrassment can be perceived by an abnormal coloration of the skin called cyanosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Secretions from __________ glands contribute to the acid mantle that inhibits bacterial growth on the skin.

Accepted Answer

A)  mammary
B)  ceruminous
C)  sebaceous
D)  apocrine sweat
E)  merocrine sweatF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Melanin,hemoglobin,and carotene give color to the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: The Integumentary System

Which of the skin layers below is the most superficial?

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Melanin,hemoglobin,and carotene give color to the skin.

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The reddish color of the skin of the lips is primarily due to the presence of which pigment?

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Embarrassment can be perceived by an abnormal coloration of the skin called cyanosis.

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The __________ is absent from most epidermis.

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Secretions from __________ glands contribute to the acid mantle that inhibits bacterial growth on the skin.

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The skin discoloration most likely to suggest physical abuse is __________.

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Exam 6: The Integumentary System

Which of the skin layers below is the most superficial?

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Melanin,hemoglobin,and carotene give color to the skin.

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The reddish color of the skin of the lips is primarily due to the presence of which pigment?

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Embarrassment can be perceived by an abnormal coloration of the skin called cyanosis.

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The __________ is absent from most epidermis.

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Secretions from __________ glands contribute to the acid mantle that inhibits bacterial growth on the skin.

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The skin discoloration most likely to suggest physical abuse is __________.

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