Question 1

A pair of scissors slips while you are cutting paper.You slice through your forearm and blood appears.What is the order of the skin you cut from superficial to deep.
1) dermis
2) Stratum spinosum
3) Stratum granulosum
4) Stratum corneum
5) Stratum basale
6) Stratum lucidum

Accepted Answer

A)  1,5,2,3,6,4
B)  1,5,2,3,4
C)  4,3,2,5,1
D)  4,6,3,2,5,1

Question 2

Briefly describe the steps in deep wound healing

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In deep wound healing,a blood clot forms...

Question 3

Without enzymatic action of tyrosinase,what pathway is blocked in the body pertaining to skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  carotene production
B)  melanin production
C)  tyrosine production
D)  hemoglobin production
E)  keratin production

Question 4

In the figure of a sagittal section of a fingernail shown below,which area acts similar to stratum basale,with mitotic cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  C
C)  E
D)  F
E)  G

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the events occurring at point B in the diagram of deep wound healing shown below?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood clot is forming.
B)  New collagen fibers are forming.
C)  Damaged blood vessels are being repaired.
D)  Epithelium is migrating across wound.
E)  Scar tissue is forming.

Question 6

Which statements describe sebaceous glands?
1) oil producing
2) merocrine
3) holocrine
4) thermoregulation
5) sebum
6) apocrine

Accepted Answer

A)  1,3,5
B)  2,4,6
C)  1,2,4,6
D)  1,2,5
E)  3,5,6

Question 7

Most adipose tissue in the body is considered 'white fat'.Why is the subcutaneous layer often yellowish-orange?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pigment carotene is stored there.
B)  The pigment hemoglobin is stored there.
C)  The pigment pheomelanin is stored there.
D)  The pigment eumelanin is stored there.
E)  The pigment keratin is stored there.

Question 8

Anorexia may cause adults to develop fine,unpigmented hairs to help with warmth and insulation.Which type of hair is described?

Accepted Answer

A)  Terminal
B)  Vellus
C)  Lanugo
D)  Papilla

Question 9

Which structure found in the skin plays an important role in thermoregulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melanocytes
B)  Sebaceous glands
C)  Sweat glands
D)  Stratum lucidum
E)  Epidermal ridges

Question 10

Which structure is primarily responsible for thermoregulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  F
C)  G
D)  H
E)  I

Question 11

Tactile epithelial cells are located in the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which pigment secreted by specialized cells in the skin is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keratin
B)  Melanin
C)  Melatonin
D)  Carotene
E)  Hemoglobin

Question 13

"Goose bumps" are caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  contraction of arrector pili muscles.
B)  secretions from the sudoriferous glands.
C)  contraction of dermal papillae.
D)  stimulation of hair root plexus.
E)  secretions from the sebaceous gland.

Question 14

List and briefly describe the major functions of the skin.

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The functions of the skin include:1)Ther...

Question 15

Which area stores approximately half of the body's lipid,secures the skin to underlying structures and consists of adipose and areolar connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)   D
E)   EF)  FG)  GH)  H

Question 16

A ballet dancer may form hardened areas over their toe joints due to constant pressure and friction from their point shoes.What skin condition most likely developed on their toe joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  callus
B)  blister
C)  wart
D)  corn
E)  cyst

Question 17

In the diagram of skin shown below,where is smooth muscle found?

Accepted Answer

A)  C
B)  D
C)  E
D)  F
E)  G

Question 18

Briefly describe the steps in epidermal wound healing.

Accepted Answer

In response to an epidermal injury,basal...

Question 19

In the elderly,blood supply to the dermis is reduced and sweat glands are less active.This combination of factors would most affect

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to thermoregulate
B)  the ability to grow hair
C)  the ability to feel sensations
D)  the ability to produce vitamin D

Question 20

In the figure of a sagittal section of a fingernail shown,a hangnail is associated with drying of what area?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  E
D)  F
E)  G

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

In the figure of a sagittal section of a fingernail shown below,which area acts similar to stratum basale,with mitotic cells?

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Which statements describe sebaceous glands? 1) oil producing 2) merocrine 3) holocrine 4) thermoregulation 5) sebum 6) apocrine

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Most adipose tissue in the body is considered 'white fat'.Why is the subcutaneous layer often yellowish-orange?

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Which structure found in the skin plays an important role in thermoregulation?

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In the figure of a sagittal section of a fingernail shown,a hangnail is associated with drying of what area?

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Briefly describe the steps in epidermal wound healing.

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"Goose bumps" are caused by

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A pair of scissors slips while you are cutting paper.You slice through your forearm and blood appears.What is the order of the skin you cut from superficial to deep. 1) dermis 2) Stratum spinosum 3) Stratum granulosum 4) Stratum corneum 5) Stratum basale 6) Stratum lucidum

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Without enzymatic action of tyrosinase,what pathway is blocked in the body pertaining to skin?

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Briefly describe the steps in deep wound healing

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In the diagram of skin shown below,where is smooth muscle found?

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Tactile epithelial cells are located in the

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List and briefly describe the major functions of the skin.

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Anorexia may cause adults to develop fine,unpigmented hairs to help with warmth and insulation.Which type of hair is described?

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In the elderly,blood supply to the dermis is reduced and sweat glands are less active.This combination of factors would most affect

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Which structure is primarily responsible for thermoregulation?

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A ballet dancer may form hardened areas over their toe joints due to constant pressure and friction from their point shoes.What skin condition most likely developed on their toe joints?

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Which pigment secreted by specialized cells in the skin is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light?

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Which of the following best describes the events occurring at point B in the diagram of deep wound healing shown below?

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Which area stores approximately half of the body's lipid,secures the skin to underlying structures and consists of adipose and areolar connective tissue?

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