Question 1

The hair root plexus functions to

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A)  support the growing hair.
B)  cause the hair shaft to become erect.
C)  stimulate sweat secretion.
D)  give rise to the hair matrix.
E)  assist hair in touch perception.

Question 2

Which structures are dermal papillae?

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

Question 3

Which structure is an eccrine sweat gland?

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

Question 4

You stepped on a nail.List the sequential layers (or strata) of the epidermis that the nail penetrated through to finally reach the dermis.

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A)  basale,spinosum,granulosom,corneum
B)  granulosom,spinosum,lucidum,corneum,basale
C)  corneum,lucidum,granulosom,spinosum,basale
D)  corneum,granulosom,spinosum,basale
E)  corneum,granulosom,lucidum,spinosum,basale

Question 5

In the diagram of skin shown below,where is the sebaceous gland?

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

Question 6

List and briefly describe the major functions of the skin.

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Question 7

In the diagram,which is a melanocyte?

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

Question 8

In the photomicrograph of a portion of thick skin shown below,which layer is the stratum basale?

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

Question 9

Describe the structure and function of the different types of exocrine glands found in the skin

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Question 10

In the photomicrograph of a portion of thick skin shown below,which layer is only seen in thick skin?

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A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  E

Question 11

Describe the major differences between thin skin and thick skin.

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Question 12

This epidermal cell has a role in immunity and disease resistance.

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A)  Langerhans cells
B)  Keratinocytes
C)  Melanocytes
D)  Merkel cells
E)  Podocytes

Question 13

Which of the following structures found in the skin help prevent water loss and inhibit bacterial growth on the surface of the skin?

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A)  Arrector pili
B)  Lunula
C)  Sweat glands
D)  Hair follicles
E)  Oil glands

Question 14

This is a mixture of triglycerides,cholesterol,proteins and inorganic salts.

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A)  Sweat
B)  Lanugo
C)  Vellus
D)  Sebum
E)  Mucus

Question 15

In the diagram of skin shown below,where is the apocrine sweat gland?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following terms refers to an irregular tear of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  abrasion
B)  papule
C)  keloid
D)  laceration
E)  cyst

Question 17

In the diagram of a hair root shown,where is the dermal root sheath?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following best describes events that lead to the tanning of skin that occurs after exposure of the skin to the sun's UV radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  UV radiation stimulates increased numbers of melanocytes in the skin.
B)  UV radiation stimulates increased numbers of keratinocytes in the skin.
C)  UV radiation stimulates increased production of melanin by melanosomes.
D)  UV radiation inactivates tyrosinase activity in melanocytes.
E)  UV radiation stimulates increased production of carotenes by keratinocytes.

Question 19

Which of the following structures found in the skin plays an important role in thermoregulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Merkel cells
B)  Sebaceous glands
C)  Sweat glands
D)  Nails
E)  Fingerprints

Question 20

John has just been brought into the emergency room following a fiery explosion at a chemical plant.He is diagnosed with third degree burns over the anterior surfaces of his arms and trunk.What specific structural damage has occurred to his skin? What risks to John's life have resulted from this damage?

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Exam 5: The Integumentary System

In the diagram of skin shown below,where is the apocrine sweat gland?

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Which structure is an eccrine sweat gland?

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Which of the following best describes events that lead to the tanning of skin that occurs after exposure of the skin to the sun's UV radiation?

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In the photomicrograph of a portion of thick skin shown below,which layer is the stratum basale?

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In the diagram of skin shown below,where is the sebaceous gland?

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In the photomicrograph of a portion of thick skin shown below,which layer is only seen in thick skin?

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The hair root plexus functions to

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This epidermal cell has a role in immunity and disease resistance.

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You stepped on a nail.List the sequential layers (or strata) of the epidermis that the nail penetrated through to finally reach the dermis.

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This is a mixture of triglycerides,cholesterol,proteins and inorganic salts.

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Which of the following structures found in the skin plays an important role in thermoregulation?

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Which structures are dermal papillae?

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In the diagram,which is a melanocyte?

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In the diagram of a hair root shown,where is the dermal root sheath?

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Which of the following structures found in the skin help prevent water loss and inhibit bacterial growth on the surface of the skin?

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List and briefly describe the major functions of the skin.

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Which of the following terms refers to an irregular tear of the skin?

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Describe the major differences between thin skin and thick skin.

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Describe the structure and function of the different types of exocrine glands found in the skin

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Exam 5: The Integumentary System

In the diagram of skin shown below,where is the apocrine sweat gland?

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Which structure is an eccrine sweat gland?

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Which of the following best describes events that lead to the tanning of skin that occurs after exposure of the skin to the sun's UV radiation?

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In the photomicrograph of a portion of thick skin shown below,which layer is the stratum basale?

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In the diagram of skin shown below,where is the sebaceous gland?

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In the photomicrograph of a portion of thick skin shown below,which layer is only seen in thick skin?

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The hair root plexus functions to

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This epidermal cell has a role in immunity and disease resistance.

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You stepped on a nail.List the sequential layers (or strata) of the epidermis that the nail penetrated through to finally reach the dermis.

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This is a mixture of triglycerides,cholesterol,proteins and inorganic salts.

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Which of the following structures found in the skin plays an important role in thermoregulation?

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Which structures are dermal papillae?

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In the diagram,which is a melanocyte?

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In the diagram of a hair root shown,where is the dermal root sheath?

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Which of the following structures found in the skin help prevent water loss and inhibit bacterial growth on the surface of the skin?

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List and briefly describe the major functions of the skin.

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Which of the following terms refers to an irregular tear of the skin?

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Describe the major differences between thin skin and thick skin.

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Describe the structure and function of the different types of exocrine glands found in the skin

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