Question 1

Many medications can be administered transdermally by applying patches that contain the medication to the surface of the skin. These patches can be attached anywhere on the skin except the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Why?

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Question 2

Functions of the skin include

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A)  regulating body temperature.
B)  synthesizing antibodies.
C)  producing adipose tissue.
D)  synthesizing digestive enzymes.
E)  release of large amounts of hormones.

Question 3

Figure 5-4 Glands and Associated Structures
Use Figure 5-4 to answer the following questions:
-Structure G

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A)  releases milk.
B)  releases oil.
C)  releases sweat.
D)  is a sensory receptor.
E)  releases mucus.

Question 4

The condition that results from clogged sebaceous glands is

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A)  a boil.
B)  a carbuncle.
C)  acne.
D)  a blister.
E)  a freckle.

Question 5

The subcutaneous layer consists of

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A)  epithelial and adipose tissues.
B)  areolar and adipose tissues.
C)  dense connective and loose connective tissues.
D)  epithelium and loose connective tissues.
E)  skeletal muscles and adipose tissue.

Question 6

The layer of the epidermis at the exposed surface is the

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

Question 7

As an adolescent looking at pimples on your face, you think about what they are. You decide that they are related to ________ on your skin.

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A)  cholesterol
B)  sweat
C)  mucus
D)  carotene
E)  sebum

Question 8

Figure 5-3 A Single Hair Follicle and Hair (Longitudinal Section) 
Use Figure 5-3 to answer the following questions:
-The function of structure E is

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A)  to attach the hair shaft firmly to the dermis so that it does not move.
B)  the deposition of high concentrations of melanin to color the hair shaft.
C)  the production of new cells that will make the hair shaft longer.
D)  the production of hormones that can affect the growth cycles of the hair follicle.
E)  to change the orientation of the hair shaft.

Question 9

The deepest layer of cells in the epidermis is the cells of the

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

Question 10

Epidermal cells synthesize this vitamin when exposed to sunlight.

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A)  vitamin D2
B)  vitamin C
C)  vitamin E
D)  vitamin D3
E)  vitamin A

Question 11

Merocrine sweat glands

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A)  are most common in the axillary and inguinal regions of the body.
B)  respond primarily to elevated body temperature.
C)  respond only in times of stress.
D)  are active only in areas of dense hair.
E)  are absent in the palms and soles.

Question 12

Hair is formed by the repeated divisions of epithelial stem cells in which structure?

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A)  hair root
B)  cuticle of the hair
C)  medulla of the hair
D)  cortex of the hair
E)  hair matrix

Question 13

Thin skin is defined by the thickness of the

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A)  dermis.
B)  epidermis.
C)  hypodermis.
D)  subcutaneous layer.
E)  integument as a whole.

Question 14

Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions:
-Structures marked J on the skin diagram are

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A)  sudoriferous glands.
B)  smooth muscles.
C)  sebaceous glands.
D)  immature hair follicles.
E)  sensory receptors.

Question 15

The loose connective tissue that separates the integument from deeper tissues and organs is called the

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A)  dermis.
B)  epidermis.
C)  hypodermis.
D)  integument.
E)  papillary layer.

Question 16

Modified and specialized sweat glands that produce milk are called ________ glands.

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

Question 17

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

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A)  melanoma
B)  cyanosis
C)  squamous cell carcinoma
D)  albinism
E)  basal cell carcinoma

Question 18

Shafts of hair are comprised of

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A)  living keratinized dermal cells.
B)  dead keratinized dermal cells.
C)  keratinized adipose cells.
D)  living keratinized epidermal cells.
E)  dead keratinized epidermal cells.

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the cutaneous membrane?

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A)  epidermis, hypodermis, dermis
B)  dermis, epidermis, hypodermis
C)  epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
D)  hypodermis, dermis, epidermis
E)  dermis, hypodermis, dermis

Question 20

What is the function of melanin?

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A)  It provides water-resistant properties to the integument.
B)  It continuously divides to replace cells that are lost or shed at the epithelial surface.
C)  It is converted by the kidneys into the hormone calcitriol.
D)  It is required for the normal maintenance of epithelial cells.
E)  It protects DNA from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Many medications can be administered transdermally by applying patches that contain the medication to the surface of the skin. These patches can be attached anywhere on the skin except the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Why?

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The loose connective tissue that separates the integument from deeper tissues and organs is called the

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Figure 5-1 The General Structure of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 for the following questions: -Structures marked J on the skin diagram are

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As an adolescent looking at pimples on your face, you think about what they are. You decide that they are related to ________ on your skin.

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Thin skin is defined by the thickness of the

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Modified and specialized sweat glands that produce milk are called ________ glands.

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Merocrine sweat glands

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

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The deepest layer of cells in the epidermis is the cells of the

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Figure 5-4 Glands and Associated Structures Use Figure 5-4 to answer the following questions: -Structure G

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The condition that results from clogged sebaceous glands is

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Hair is formed by the repeated divisions of epithelial stem cells in which structure?

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What is the function of melanin?

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The layer of the epidermis at the exposed surface is the

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Figure 5-3 A Single Hair Follicle and Hair (Longitudinal Section) Use Figure 5-3 to answer the following questions: -The function of structure E is

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Epidermal cells synthesize this vitamin when exposed to sunlight.

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Shafts of hair are comprised of

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Functions of the skin include

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The subcutaneous layer consists of

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Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the cutaneous membrane?

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