Question 1

The two components of the integumentary system are the

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A)  epidermis and dermis.
B)  cutaneous membrane and hypodermis.
C)  cutaneous membrane and accessory structures.
D)  integument and hypodermis.
E)  epidermis and superficial fascia.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Types of skin cancers include

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A)  squamous cell carcinoma.
B)  malignant melanoma.
C)  basal cell carcinoma.
D)  actinic keratosis.
E)  A,B,and CF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which tissue is located in the region labeled "2"?

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A)  stratified squamous epithelium
B)  areolar connective tissue
C)  adipose tissue
D)  cartilage and blood
E)  reticular connective tissuesF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 4

The layer of the skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves that are closest to the surface of the skin is the ________ layer.

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A)  papillary
B)  reticular
C)  epidermal
D)  subcutaneous
E)  hypodermalF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?

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A)  Circulation in the skin decreases.
B)  Sweat gland activity decreases.
C)  Evaporative cooling stops.
D)  Blood flow to the skin increases.
E)  The activity of melanocytes increases.F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

________ are cells in the epidermis that are part of the immune system.

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A)  Dendritic cells
B)  Basal cells
C)  Merkel cells
D)  Squamous cells
E)  MelanocytesF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions:
-Adipose tissue is a major component of the region labeled

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A)  1) 
B)  2) 
C)  3) 
D)  4) 
E)  5) F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

All of the following are true of the subcutaneous layer except it

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A)  contains many blood vessels.
B)  permits independent movement of deeper structures.
C)  contains large amounts of adipose tissue.
D)  is attached to the dermis by a basement membrane.
E)  is well supplied with nerves that pass into the skin.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 9

The nail body covers the

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A)  nail root.
B)  nail bed.
C)  lunula.
D)  free edge.
E)  hyponychium.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is not an effect of ultraviolet radiation?

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A)  increased activity by melanocytes
B)  production of cholecalciferol within epidermal cells
C)  reduced amounts of elastic fibers in the dermis
D)  chromosomal damage in germinative cells or melanocytes
E)  loss in skin pigmentation as seen in vitiligoF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are ________ glands.

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A)  ceruminous
B)  apocrine sweat
C)  merocrine sweat
D)  sebaceous
E)  mammaryF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Four signs useful for determining if a suspicious mark on the skin is melanoma follow the ABCD mnemonic.Which pairing is incorrect?

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A)  A - asymmetry
B)  B - border
C)  C - circumference
D)  D - diameter
E)  They are all correctF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The layer of hard keratin that coats the hair is termed the

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A)  medulla.
B)  cuticle.
C)  hair bulb.
D)  root.
E)  shaft.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which layer contains most of the accessory structures?

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A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  5F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

The combination of blood clot,fibroblasts,and extensive capillary network that is formed in injured skin is called ________ tissue.

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A)  germinative
B)  spinous
C)  fibrocytic
D)  granulation
E)  abscessF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which layer is the primary barrier against environmental hazards?

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A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  5F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Large quantities of keratin are found in the epidermal layer called the stratum

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A)  corneum.
B)  lucidum.
C)  basale.
D)  granulosum.
E)  spinosum.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 18

The cuticle around a nail is the

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A)  eponychium.
B)  hyponychium.
C)  free edge.
D)  perinychium.
E)  lunula.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Fine hairs (like "velvet") that lack pigment and cover much of the body surface are called ________ hairs.

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A)  veneer
B)  gossamer
C)  lanugo
D)  vellus
E)  terminalF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

The effects of aging on the skin include

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A)  a decline in the activity of sebaceous glands.
B)  increased production of vitamin D.
C)  thickening of the epidermis.
D)  an increased blood supply to the dermis.
E)  a decreased number of sweat glands.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

The cuticle around a nail is the

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Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?

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________ are cells in the epidermis that are part of the immune system.

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The combination of blood clot,fibroblasts,and extensive capillary network that is formed in injured skin is called ________ tissue.

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Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions: -Adipose tissue is a major component of the region labeled

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The layer of hard keratin that coats the hair is termed the

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Large quantities of keratin are found in the epidermal layer called the stratum

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The two components of the integumentary system are the

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The nail body covers the

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All of the following are true of the subcutaneous layer except it

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Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions: -Which layer contains most of the accessory structures?

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Four signs useful for determining if a suspicious mark on the skin is melanoma follow the ABCD mnemonic.Which pairing is incorrect?

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Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions: -Which tissue is located in the region labeled "2"?

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The effects of aging on the skin include

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The layer of the skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves that are closest to the surface of the skin is the ________ layer.

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Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are ________ glands.

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Types of skin cancers include

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Fine hairs (like "velvet") that lack pigment and cover much of the body surface are called ________ hairs.

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Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions: -Which layer is the primary barrier against environmental hazards?

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Which of the following is not an effect of ultraviolet radiation?

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