Question 1

For a male post -puberty, the majority of vellus hairs have transitioned to:

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A)   lanugo.
B)   arrector pili muscles.
C)   terminal hairs.
D)   white hairs.

Question 2

Nail production occurs at the nail:

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A)   body.
B)   cuticle.
C)   bed.
D)   root.

Question 3

The papillary layer of the dermis consists of loose connective tissue that is built for warmth and insulation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Where are blood vessels housed that nourish the epidermis?

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A)   the reticular layer of the dermis
B)   stratum basale of the epidermis
C)   lamellated (Pacinian)  corpuscles
D)   dermal papillae

Question 5

Match the following information with the skin image.
 
-Epidermis

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Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

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A)   protection
B)   vitamin A synthesis
C)   thermoregulation
D)   sensation

Question 7

A callus may develop when both thin and thick skin are subjected to repeated pressure. Which layer of the epidermis develops the callus?

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A)   stratum lucidum
B)   stratum spinosum
C)   stratum basale
D)   stratum corneum

Question 8

The most superficial component of the skin is the:

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A)   hypodermis.
B)   loose connective tissue.
C)   epidermis.
D)   dermis.

Question 9

Why are eyelashes shorter than terminal hairs on the scalp?

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A)   the vascular supply of the eyebrow follicle is much less than that of the hair follicle on the scalp
B)   hormones in the eyebrow follicle turn off growth after it has reached a predetermined length
C)   the growth stage of an eyelash is shorter
D)   eyelashes grow slower than terminal hairs

Question 10

The type of burn that may require a skin graft is a:

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A)   first -degree burn.
B)   partial -thickness burn.
C)   second -degree burn.
D)   third -degree burn.

Question 11

How long will it take for a suntan to fade?

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A)   20 to 40 days
B)   40 to 50 days
C)   10 to 20 days
D)   5 to 10 days

Question 12

The nail body covers the:

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A)   lunula.
B)   nail root.
C)   nail bed.
D)   cuticle.

Question 13

Thin skin contains:

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A)   the same layers of keratinocytes as thick skin.
B)   two more layers of keratinocytes than thick skin.
C)   one more layer of keratinocytes than thick skin.
D)   one less layer of keratinocytes than thick skin.

Question 14

Jill is blind and often uses braille to read her school assignments. What cell in the stratum basale of the epidermis helps her discriminate between the textured dots?

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A)   melanocyte
B)   keratinocyte
C)   dendritic (Langerhans)  cell
D)   Merkel cell

Question 15

The ABCDE rule is used to distinguish normal moles from:

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A)   melanoma.
B)   freckles.
C)   squamous cell carcinoma.
D)   basal cell carcinoma.

Question 16

Match the following information with the skin image.
 
-Avascular skin layer

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Question 17

Explain how nails grow.

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Nail growth occurs at the nail matrix, f...

Question 18

Match the following information with the skin image.
 
-Loose and dense connective tissues are located in this skin layer.

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Question 19

Exposure to UV radiation causes the skin to darken by increasing the production of:

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A)   hemoglobin.
B)   keratin.
C)   melanin.
D)   collagen.

Question 20

Under what conditions would the skin produce sweat and experience cutaneous vasodilation?

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A)   upon exposure to UV radiation
B)   due to lack of oxygen
C)   upon decrease in body temperature
D)   upon increase in body temperature

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Nail production occurs at the nail:

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The nail body covers the:

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Where are blood vessels housed that nourish the epidermis?

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For a male post -puberty, the majority of vellus hairs have transitioned to:

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A callus may develop when both thin and thick skin are subjected to repeated pressure. Which layer of the epidermis develops the callus?

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Jill is blind and often uses braille to read her school assignments. What cell in the stratum basale of the epidermis helps her discriminate between the textured dots?

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How long will it take for a suntan to fade?

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The most superficial component of the skin is the:

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The papillary layer of the dermis consists of loose connective tissue that is built for warmth and insulation.

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Thin skin contains:

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Why are eyelashes shorter than terminal hairs on the scalp?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

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Match the following information with the skin image. -Loose and dense connective tissues are located in this skin layer.

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The ABCDE rule is used to distinguish normal moles from:

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The type of burn that may require a skin graft is a:

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Match the following information with the skin image. -Epidermis

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Match the following information with the skin image. -Avascular skin layer

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Under what conditions would the skin produce sweat and experience cutaneous vasodilation?

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Exposure to UV radiation causes the skin to darken by increasing the production of:

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Explain how nails grow.

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