Question 1

Vasoconstriction in the dermis is important to:

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A)  increase heat loss in a warm environment
B)  conserve heat in a warm environment
C)  increase heat loss in a cold environment
D)  conserve heat in a cold environmentE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Prevention of the entry of pathogens is a function of the:

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A)  stratum corneum
B)  stratum germinativum
C)  dermis
D)  subcutaneous tissueE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The process of mitosis in the ____________________ produces new cells for the epidermis.

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Question 4

A hair follicle:

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A)  has its base in the dermis
B)  has a hair root at its base
C)  both A and B
D)  both A and B and has a pilomotor muscle that can pull the follicle uprightE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

During stressful situations, blood is shunted to vital organs by ____________________ in the dermis.

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Question 6

Prevention of water loss or entry is a function of the stratum ____________________ of the epidermis.

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Question 7

The outer layer of the skin is the ____, and the inner layer of the skin is the ____.

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A)  dermis/superficial fascia
B)  epidermis/dermis
C)  dermis/epidermis
D)  epidermis/superficial fasciaE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Cholesterol in the skin is important for the synthesis of:

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A)  keratin
B)  vitamin D
C)  melanin
D)  vitamin CE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Blood flow through the dermis of the skin is:

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A)  increased by vasodilation in hot weather
B)  decreased by vasodilation in cold weather
C)  increased by vasoconstriction in cold weather
D)  decreased by vasoconstriction in hot weatherE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which statement is NOT true of human nails?

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A)  They are formed in follicles.
B)  They protect the ends of the fingers and toes from mechanical injury.
C)  They enable the fingers to pick up small objects.
D)  The visible part of the nail is made of collagen.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Encapsulated nerve endings in the skin are the receptors for:

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A)  touch, pressure, and pain
B)  heat, cold, pressure, and pain
C)  touch and pressure
D)  cold and painE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

When the arterioles in the dermis constrict, the loss of body heat will be ____________________.

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Question 13

In the integumentary system, areolar connective tissue is part of the ____________________ (layer).

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Question 14

The function of sebum is:

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A)  to inhibit the growth of some bacteria on the skin
B)  to prevent drying of the skin
C)  both A and B
D)  both A and B and to help permit gripping by the palmsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The function of keratin is:

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A)  to prevent the entry of water
B)  to prevent the entry of pathogens
C)  both A and B
D)  both A and B and to prevent the loss of waterE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Subcutaneous adipose tissue has all of these functions except:

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A)  cushioning of some bones
B)  providing some insulation from cold
C)  storing excess, or potential, energy
D)  producing collagen fibersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The glands in the dermis that are most important for temperature regulation are the:

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A)  apocrine glands
B)  sebaceous glands
C)  serous glands
D)  eccrine glandsE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The lowest layer of the ____________________ is the stratum germinativum, and the function of its cells is ____________________.

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epidermis,...

Question 19

Collagen and elastin are the major proteins of:

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A)  the epidermis
B)  the dermis
C)  both A and B
D)  both A and B and the subcutaneous tissueE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The primary function of the stratum germinativum is:

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A)  osmosis, to prevent water loss
B)  mitosis, to produce new dermis
C)  osmosis, to contribute to sweating
D)  mitosis, to produce new epidermisE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

When the arterioles in the dermis constrict, the loss of body heat will be ____________________.

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A hair follicle:

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The glands in the dermis that are most important for temperature regulation are the:

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During stressful situations, blood is shunted to vital organs by ____________________ in the dermis.

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Blood flow through the dermis of the skin is:

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The process of mitosis in the ____________________ produces new cells for the epidermis.

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Which statement is NOT true of human nails?

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The primary function of the stratum germinativum is:

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The lowest layer of the ____________________ is the stratum germinativum, and the function of its cells is ____________________.

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In the integumentary system, areolar connective tissue is part of the ____________________ (layer).

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Encapsulated nerve endings in the skin are the receptors for:

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Collagen and elastin are the major proteins of:

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The function of keratin is:

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Cholesterol in the skin is important for the synthesis of:

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The outer layer of the skin is the ____, and the inner layer of the skin is the ____.

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Prevention of the entry of pathogens is a function of the:

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Vasoconstriction in the dermis is important to:

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The function of sebum is:

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Subcutaneous adipose tissue has all of these functions except:

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Prevention of water loss or entry is a function of the stratum ____________________ of the epidermis.

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