Question 1

The reason that the nail bed appears pink is the presence of a large number of melanocytes in the underlying dermis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Apocrine glands, which begin to function at puberty under hormonal influence, seem to play little role in thermoregulation. Where would we find these glands in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)   in the axillary and anogenital area
B)   in all body regions and buried deep in the dermis
C)   in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
D)   beneath the flexure lines in the body

Question 3

The skin is not able to receive stimuli because the cells of the epidermis are not living and therefore there are no sensory receptors in the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

There are several reasons other than genetics for hair loss. Identify some of these other factors.

Accepted Answer

Stressors such as acutely high fever, su...

Question 5

A light skinned person who is very cold may have a pale appearance. Which of the following is the best explanation for why this might be so?

Accepted Answer

A)   The cold has slowed the movement of blood.
B)   The person is in fear of hypothermia (sever cold exposure) .
C)   The person's blood vessels in the epidermis have undergone vasodilation (widening) .
D)   The person's blood vessels in the dermis have undergone vasoconstriction (narrowing) .

Question 6

Which layer of the epidermis will be supplied with the highest levels of oxygen from the blood?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Responsible for shock absorption and located in the hypodermis.

-Responsible for shock absorption and located in the hypodermis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Responsible for shock absorption and located in...

Question 8

Which layer of skin is least protected by melanin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The sebaceous glands are simple alveolar glands that secrete a substance known as sebum. The secretion of sebum is stimulated ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   by high temperatures
B)   when the air temperature drops
C)   as a protective coating when one is swimming
D)   by hormones, especially androgens

Question 10

The dense fibrous connective tissue portion of the skin is located in the reticular region of the dermis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the most important factors influencing hair growth?

Accepted Answer

A)   nutrition and hormones
B)   age and glandular products
C)   sex and hormones
D)   the size and number of hair follicles

Question 12

The dermis is a strong, flexible connective tissue layer. Which of the following cell types are likely to be found in the dermis?

Accepted Answer

A)   goblet cells, parietal cells, and chondrocytes
B)   osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and epithelial cells
C)   monocytes, reticulocytes, and osteocytes
D)   fibroblasts, macrophages, and mast cells

Question 13

The papillary layer of the dermis is composed of loosely packed connective tissue withnumerous peg-like projections that provide a great deal of surface area connecting the dermis to the epidermis. Which of the statements below do not represent benefits provided by thepapillary layer's anatomy?

Accepted Answer

A)   The high surface area allows for a stronger connection of dermis to epidermis.
B)   The spaces in the connective tissue allow many small blood vessels to deliver nutrients and pickup waste diffusing from the superficial epidermal layers.
C)   The looseness allows for phagocytes to roam through the tissue and search for infection.
D)   The looseness allows for easy separation of the dead cell layer of epidermis to be shed.

Question 14

The arrector pili muscle's predominate, useful function in humans is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stimulate faster hair growth
B)   provide warmth by making the hair stand on end
C)   assist in the release sebum from nearby sebaceous glands
D)   prevent germs from entering the hair shaft

Question 15

The function of the root hair plexus is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   serve as a source for new epidermal cells for hair growth after the resting stage has passed
B)   cause apocrine gland secretion into the hair follicle
C)   allow the hair to assist in touch sensation
D)   bind the hair root to the dermis

Question 16

Joe just burned himself on a hot pot. and the burn is quite painful. Joe's burn would best be described as a third-degree burn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The epidermis consists of five layers of cells, each layer with a distinct role to play in thehealth, well-being, and functioning of the skin. Which of the following layers is responsible for cell division and replacement?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The protein found in large amounts in the outermost layer of epidermal cells is collagen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Mary noticed a large, brown spot on her skin. She has been playing tennis in the sun for several years without sun protection. She reported the discovery to a friend, who told her to apply the ABCD rule todetermine whether or not she had malignant melanoma. Her friend told her that if her answer was "no" to the questions that were asked by the ABCD rule, she had nothing to worry about. What is the ABCD rule and should she ignore the spot if her answers are negative?

Accepted Answer

The ABCD rule refers to the following: a...

Question 20

Regardless of race, all human beings have about the same number of melanocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Which layer of skin is least protected by melanin?

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Responsible for shock absorption and located in the hypodermis. -Responsible for shock absorption and located in the hypodermis.

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The reason that the nail bed appears pink is the presence of a large number of melanocytes in the underlying dermis.

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The sebaceous glands are simple alveolar glands that secrete a substance known as sebum. The secretion of sebum is stimulated ________.

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What are the most important factors influencing hair growth?

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The function of the root hair plexus is to ________.

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There are several reasons other than genetics for hair loss. Identify some of these other factors.

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Stressors such as acutely high fever, su...
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The ABCD rule refers to the following: a...
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The epidermis consists of five layers of cells, each layer with a distinct role to play in thehealth, well-being, and functioning of the skin. Which of the following layers is responsible for cell division and replacement?

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The papillary layer of the dermis is composed of loosely packed connective tissue withnumerous peg-like projections that provide a great deal of surface area connecting the dermis to the epidermis. Which of the statements below do not represent benefits provided by thepapillary layer's anatomy?

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The protein found in large amounts in the outermost layer of epidermal cells is collagen.

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The dermis is a strong, flexible connective tissue layer. Which of the following cell types are likely to be found in the dermis?

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The skin is not able to receive stimuli because the cells of the epidermis are not living and therefore there are no sensory receptors in the skin.

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The arrector pili muscle's predominate, useful function in humans is to ________.

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Joe just burned himself on a hot pot. and the burn is quite painful. Joe's burn would best be described as a third-degree burn.

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Which layer of the epidermis will be supplied with the highest levels of oxygen from the blood?

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A light skinned person who is very cold may have a pale appearance. Which of the following is the best explanation for why this might be so?

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The dense fibrous connective tissue portion of the skin is located in the reticular region of the dermis.

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Apocrine glands, which begin to function at puberty under hormonal influence, seem to play little role in thermoregulation. Where would we find these glands in the human body?

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Regardless of race, all human beings have about the same number of melanocytes.

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Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Which layer of skin is least protected by melanin?

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Responsible for shock absorption and located in the hypodermis. -Responsible for shock absorption and located in the hypodermis.

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The reason that the nail bed appears pink is the presence of a large number of melanocytes in the underlying dermis.

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The sebaceous glands are simple alveolar glands that secrete a substance known as sebum. The secretion of sebum is stimulated ________.

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What are the most important factors influencing hair growth?

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The function of the root hair plexus is to ________.

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There are several reasons other than genetics for hair loss. Identify some of these other factors.

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The epidermis consists of five layers of cells, each layer with a distinct role to play in thehealth, well-being, and functioning of the skin. Which of the following layers is responsible for cell division and replacement?

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The papillary layer of the dermis is composed of loosely packed connective tissue withnumerous peg-like projections that provide a great deal of surface area connecting the dermis to the epidermis. Which of the statements below do not represent benefits provided by thepapillary layer's anatomy?

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The protein found in large amounts in the outermost layer of epidermal cells is collagen.

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The dermis is a strong, flexible connective tissue layer. Which of the following cell types are likely to be found in the dermis?

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The skin is not able to receive stimuli because the cells of the epidermis are not living and therefore there are no sensory receptors in the skin.

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The arrector pili muscle's predominate, useful function in humans is to ________.

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Joe just burned himself on a hot pot. and the burn is quite painful. Joe's burn would best be described as a third-degree burn.

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Which layer of the epidermis will be supplied with the highest levels of oxygen from the blood?

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A light skinned person who is very cold may have a pale appearance. Which of the following is the best explanation for why this might be so?

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The dense fibrous connective tissue portion of the skin is located in the reticular region of the dermis.

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Apocrine glands, which begin to function at puberty under hormonal influence, seem to play little role in thermoregulation. Where would we find these glands in the human body?

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Regardless of race, all human beings have about the same number of melanocytes.

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