Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Excessive shedding of this layer of the epidermis of the scalp is responsible for dandruff.

Accepted Answer

A)   stratum corneum
B)   stratum basale
C)   stratum lucidum
D)   stratum granulosum
E)   stratum spinosumF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Thick skin

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A)   has three different epidermal strata.
B)   has fewer layers of cells in the stratum corneum than thin skin.
C)   is found in areas subject to pressure or friction such as palms.
D)   is found covering most of the body.
E)   is determined by the thickness of the dermis.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

A slight sunburn is an example of a ______ burn.

Accepted Answer

A)   third-degree
B)   fourth-degree
C)   partial-thickness
D)   first-degree
E)   second-degreeF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   dermatitis.
B)   albinism.
C)   melanosomes.
D)   carotene.
E)   cyanosis.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Which cells of the epidermis are part of the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)   keratinocytes
B)   Langerhans cells
C)   melanocytes
D)   fibroblasts
E)   Merkel cellsF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Which type of skin cancer is the most common?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kaposi's sarcoma
B)   melanoma
C)   psoriasis
D)   basal cell carcinoma
E)   squamous cell carcinomaF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   stratum granulosum
B)   stratum corneum
C)   stratum lucidum
D)   stratum spinosum
E)   stratum basaleF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

One type of experimental contraceptive device is a skin patch that contains a chemical absorbed through the skin. Which of the following substances might be the type of chemical involved?

Accepted Answer

A)   proteins
B)   carbohydrates
C)   lipid-soluble substances
D)   amino acids
E)   water-soluble substancesF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

An abrasion of the skin results in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   fluid retention by the kidney
B)   increased melanin production
C)   portal of entry for microorganisms
D)   loss of cell regeneration ability
E)   irreversible damage to the epidermisF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Inflammation of the skin is called dermatitis or

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 5: Integumentary System

Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the skin?

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An abrasion of the skin results in which of the following?

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Which cells of the epidermis are part of the immune system?

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

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

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Thick skin

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Excessive shedding of this layer of the epidermis of the scalp is responsible for dandruff.

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

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One type of experimental contraceptive device is a skin patch that contains a chemical absorbed through the skin. Which of the following substances might be the type of chemical involved?

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A slight sunburn is an example of a ______ burn.

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Inflammation of the skin is called dermatitis or

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Which type of skin cancer is the most common?

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Exam 5: Integumentary System

Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the skin?

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An abrasion of the skin results in which of the following?

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Which cells of the epidermis are part of the immune system?

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

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

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Thick skin

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Excessive shedding of this layer of the epidermis of the scalp is responsible for dandruff.

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

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One type of experimental contraceptive device is a skin patch that contains a chemical absorbed through the skin. Which of the following substances might be the type of chemical involved?

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A slight sunburn is an example of a ______ burn.

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Which type of skin cancer is the most common?

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