Question 1

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "C"?

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A)   stratum spinosum
B)   stratum corneum
C)   stratum basale
D)   stratum lucidum
E)   stratum granulosumF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding melanin is true?

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

Question 3

With aging, individuals tend to feel colder and usually need the thermostat in their home set higher in the winter to feel warm enough. This is probably because the elderly

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A)   no longer experience hot flashes at night.
B)   exhibit a decrease in melanin production.
C)   experience a decrease in the thickness of their subcutaneous fat layer.
D)   have less blood flowing to the skin.
E)   have an increase in desquamation.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a complication of a major burn?

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A)   fever
B)   electrolyte imbalance
C)   hypermetabolic state
D)   weight loss
E)   decreased protein demandF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

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

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A)   stratum basale.
B)   stratum granulosum.
C)   stratum lucidum.
D)   stratum corneum.
E)   stratum dermum.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The outer surface of the hair is called the

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A)   shaft.
B)   cuticle.
C)   hair bulb.
D)   medulla.
E)   root.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Adipose tissue in the hypodermis

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A)   serves as a storage site for fat, which can be used for energy.
B)   helps to lower body temperature.
C)   provides protection against infection.
D)   is absent in infants.
E)   connects the dermis with the epidermis.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

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

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A)   apocrine sweat gland
B)   sebaceous gland
C)   eccrine sweat gland
D)   duct of apocrine sweat gland
E)   sweat poreF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Which vitamin begins its synthesis in the skin exposed to ultraviolet light?

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A)   vitamin A
B)   vitamin B
C)   vitamin C
D)   vitamin D
E)   vitamin EF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

The portion of a hair that protrudes above the surface of the skin is the

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A)   hair bulb.
B)   hair root.
C)   hair shaft.
D)   hair follicle.
E)   dermal papilla.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

The term "stratum germinativum" is sometimes used to refer to the

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A)   stratum basale.
B)   stratum corneum.
C)   stratum spinosum.
D)   stratum granulosum.
E)   stratum lucidum.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

This is the site of fat storage in the skin.

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A)   epidermis
B)   reticular layer
C)   papillary layer
D)   stretch marks
E)   hypodermisF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 13

Lead poisoning can be detected by doing an analysis of

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A)   sweat.
B)   skin folds.
C)   nails.
D)   hair.
E)   skin.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Rupturing the dermis may cause these to develop.

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

Question 15

The epidermal layer that is present in the nail bed and the nail matrix is the

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A)   stratum corneum.
B)   stratum lucidum.
C)   stratum basale.
D)   stratum spinosum.
E)   stratum lunula.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Another name for a bedsore is

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A)   psoriasis.
B)   decubitus ulcer.
C)   bullae.
D)   vitiligo.
E)   eczema.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

This condition involves the development of white patches on the skin caused by the loss of melanocytes.

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

Question 18

On coming inside from the cold, students notice that their cheeks are red. This results from

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A)   constriction of the blood vessels in the epidermis of the cheeks.
B)   dilation of the blood vessels in the dermis of the cheeks.
C)   damage to the epidermis by the cold.
D)   constriction of the sweat glands in the cheeks.
E)   increased permeability of superficial vessels.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

A victim of an automobile accident goes into shock, which results in decreased blood flow. The victim's skin will

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A)   become pale.
B)   have a reddish hue.
C)   develop a yellow tint.
D)   become bright red.
E)   not change color.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   bacterium.
B)   virus.
C)   parasite.
D)   fungus.
E)   inflammation.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Exam 5: Integumentary System

The outer surface of the hair is called the

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Another name for a bedsore is

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

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Which vitamin begins its synthesis in the skin exposed to ultraviolet light?

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The portion of a hair that protrudes above the surface of the skin is the

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This is the site of fat storage in the skin.

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The term "stratum germinativum" is sometimes used to refer to the

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

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With aging, individuals tend to feel colder and usually need the thermostat in their home set higher in the winter to feel warm enough. This is probably because the elderly

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A victim of an automobile accident goes into shock, which results in decreased blood flow. The victim's skin will

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

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Which of the following is NOT a complication of a major burn?

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Adipose tissue in the hypodermis

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On coming inside from the cold, students notice that their cheeks are red. This results from

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This condition involves the development of white patches on the skin caused by the loss of melanocytes.

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The epidermal layer that is present in the nail bed and the nail matrix is the

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-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "C"?

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Lead poisoning can be detected by doing an analysis of

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Which of the following statements regarding melanin is true?

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Rupturing the dermis may cause these to develop.

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