Question 1

Name the two pigments contained in the epidermis.

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A)  carotene and melatonin
B)  creatinine and melatonin
C)  carotene and melanin
D)  keratin and melanin
E)  carnitine and melanomaF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

List some hormones that are necessary for maintaining a healthy integument.

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A)  growth hormone,mineralocorticoids,glucocorticoids,and melatonin
B)  ADH,oxytocin,and prolactin
C)  aldosterone,atrial natriuretic peptide,insulin,and glucagon
D)  growth hormone,sex hormones,growth factors,glucocorticoids,and thyroid hormones
E)  sex hormones,mineralocorticoids,gonadocorticoids,and calcitoninF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 3

The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands is found

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A)  in the axillae.
B)  on the chest.
C)  on the palms of the hands.
D)  on the upper back.
E)  surrounding the genitals.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

From what layer of skin are melanosomes released?

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A)  stratum coneum
B)  stratum basale
C)  papillary layer of dermis
D)  reticular layer of dermis
E)  hypodermisF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

The substance called sebum is commonly known as

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A)  regular sweat.
B)  earwax.
C)  milk.
D)  skin oil.
E)  odiferous sweat.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

________ are fine hairs that lack pigment and cover much of the body surface.

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A)  Vellus hairs
B)  Velvet hairs
C)  Follicular hairs
D)  Terminal hairsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Why can skin regenerate effectively even after considerable damage?

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Question 8

The tough "horny" superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the

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A)  stratum corneum.
B)  stratum lucidum.
C)  stratum basale.
D)  stratum granulosum.
E)  stratum spinosum.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

Describe the layers of the dermis.

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A)  The superficial papillary layer contains areolar tissue with capillaries,lymphatic vessels,and sensory neurons.The deep reticular layer contains dense irregular connective tissue with collagen and elastic fibers.
B)  The superficial reticular layer contains areolar tissue with capillaries,lymphatic vessels,and sensory neurons.The deep papillary layer contains dense irregular connective tissue with collagen and elastic fibers.
C)  The superficial papillary layer contains dense irregular connective tissue with collagen and elastic fibers.The deep reticular layer contains areolar tissue with capillaries,lymphatic vessels,and sensory neurons.
D)  The superficial reticular layer contains dense irregular connective tissue with collagen and elastic fibers.The deep papillary layer contains areolar tissue with capillaries,lymphatic vessels,and sensory neurons.
E)  The superficial papillary layer contains stratified squamous epithelial tissue.The deep reticular layer contains areolar tissue with capillaries,lymphatic vessels,and sensory neurons.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

All of the following are true of the pigment melanin except that it

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A)  decreases in concentration within cells during exposure to the sun.
B)  is usually some shade of brown or black.
C)  protects DNA from the damaging effects of UV radiation.
D)  is released through melanosomes.
E)  is produced by cells called melanocytes.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

All of the following can be used in the management of severe burn except

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A)  antibiotics.
B)  fluid replacement.
C)  corticosteroids.
D)  skin graft.
E)  cell culture.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Deodorants are used to mask the effects of secretions from which type of skin gland?

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A)  apocrine sweat glands
B)  eccrine sweat glands
C)  merocrine sweat glands
D)  sebaceous glands
E)  mucous glandsF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Granulation tissue is composed of

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A)  clotted blood.
B)  an extensive capillary network.
C)  fibroblasts.
D)  All of the answers are correct.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Describe a typical strand of hair.

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A)  A keratinous strand produced by basal cells within a hair follicle.
B)  A small connective tissue peg filled with blood vessels and nerves.
C)  A bundle of smooth muscles attached to a hair follicle.
D)  A layer of epithelial cells surrounding a deep layer of connective tissue.
E)  Many layers of dead,tightly compressed cells packed with keratin.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

If the epidermis,dermis,and part of hypodermis are burned,it is classified as

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A)  first degree.
B)  second degree.
C)  partial thickness.
D)  full thickness.
E)  none of the choices.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Why does hair turn white or gray with age?

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A)  The hair is no longer producing carotene.
B)  The keratinocytes have been damaged.
C)  Sebaceous gland activity increases,making the hair well lubricated during growth and turning it white or gray.
D)  The epidermis is dividing faster,making the hair white or gray.
E)  The melanocyte activity declines,making the hair white or gray.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Provide one beneficial effect of exposure to ultraviolet (UV)radiation.

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Question 18

Merocrine sweat glands

Accepted Answer

A)  are compound alveolar glands.
B)  produce organic secretions that are metabolized by bacteria to produce body odor.
C)  secrete a watery fluid directly onto the surface of the skin.
D)  increase in number and activity with aging.
E)  primarily function in lubricating the hairs.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Figure 5-1
-Which layer is the primary barrier against environmental hazards?

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

Question 20

From what structure does merocrine secretion occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  ceruminous gland
B)  mammary gland
C)  apocrine sweat gland
D)  sebaceous gland
E)  eccrine sweat glandF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

All of the following can be used in the management of severe burn except

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Describe the layers of the dermis.

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Name the two pigments contained in the epidermis.

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Provide one beneficial effect of exposure to ultraviolet (UV)radiation.

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All of the following are true of the pigment melanin except that it

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________ are fine hairs that lack pigment and cover much of the body surface.

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From what structure does merocrine secretion occur?

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Merocrine sweat glands

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List some hormones that are necessary for maintaining a healthy integument.

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Figure 5-1 -Which layer is the primary barrier against environmental hazards?

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