Review for: Integumentary System
What is the function of the ridges produced by papillae? A. So that something on the body can be fingerprinted B. To increase surface area and the number of sweat glands on the palms C. For the temporary storage of sodium chloride D. To provide resistance to slipping when grasping and holding objects
What is the function of the ridges produced by papillae? A. So that something on the body can be fingerprinted B. To increase surface area and the number of sweat glands on the palms C. For the temporary storage of sodium chloride D. To provide resistance to slipping when grasping and holding objects
Which of the following statements about Athlete’s Foot is true? A. It is contagious B. It is caused by a virus C. Treatment involves keeping the area warm and moist D. It can be prevented by using antibacterial foot powder
Which of the following statements about Athlete’s Foot is true? A. It is contagious B. It is caused by a virus C. Treatment involves keeping the area warm and moist D. It can be prevented by using antibacterial foot powder
What part of the integumentary system would undergo the GREATEST change if a person ate an excessive amount of food in 3 month period of time A. Epidermal layer B. Dermis C. Subcutaneous layer D. Melanocytes
What part of the integumentary system would undergo the GREATEST change if a person eat an excessive amount of food in 3 month period of time A. Epidermal layer B. Dermis C. Subcutaneous layer D. Melanocytes
The innermost layer of the epidermis is constantly reproducing itself The innermost layer of the epidermis is constantly reproducing itself. This function enables the skin to: A. Detect pressure and pain B. Repair itself if injured C. Soak in the suns ultraviolet rays D. store energy
The innermost layer of the epidermis is constantly reproducing itself The innermost layer of the epidermis is constantly reproducing itself. This function enables the skin to: A. Detect pressure and pain B. Repair itself if injured C. Soak in the suns ultraviolet rays D. store energy
An inflammation of the skin that produces a rash caused by coming in contact with a substance or stress is: A. Acne Vulgaris B. Herpes simplex C. Dermatitis D. Alopecia
An inflammation of the skin that produces a rash caused by coming in contact with a substance or stress is: A. Acne Vulgaris B. Herpes simplex C. Dermatitis D. Alopecia
When a person has acne, oily deposit harden and pores become plugged when the secretions cannot escape, they fill with: A. Leukocytes B. Fungi C. Sweat D. Yeasts
When a person has acne, Sebum hardens and pores become plugged when the secretions cannot escape, they fill with: A. Leukocytes B. Fungi C. Sweat D. Yeasts
Which of the following statements about malignant melanoma is true: A. full recovery occurs in 99% of the cases B. occurs most often on the scalp and lower lip C. It may appear as brown irregular patches that suddenly appears D. It can be treated with aclycolvir
Which of the following statements about malignant melanoma is true: A. full recovery occurs in 99% of the cases B. occurs most often on the scalp and lower lip C. It may appear as a brown irregular patches that suddenly appears D. It can be treated with aclycolvir
What type of burn involves complete destruction of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer: A. first degree B. second degree C. third degree D. electrical
What type of burn involves complete destruction of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer: A. first degree B. second degree C. third degree D. electrical
What cell in the skin are stimulated when exposed to sunlight, causing a darkening of the exposed area? A. adipocytes B. melanocytes C. papillae D. sebacceous cells
What cell in the skin are stimulated when exposed to sunlight, causing a darkening of the exposed area A. adipocytes B. melanocytes C. papillae D. sebacceous cells
The hollow tube in which the hair grows is called the: A. follicle B. melanocyte C. papillae D. medulla
The hollow tube in which the hair grows is called the A. follicle B. melanocyte C. papillae D. medulla
The layer of the skin that contains the blood vessels, nerves, glands and hair follicles is the : A. epidermis B. dermis C. stratum corneum D. subcutaneous layer
The layer of the skin that contains the blood vessels, nerves, glands and hair follicles is the : A. epidermis B. dermis C. stratum corneum D. subcutaneous layer
How does perspiration or sweating help the body: A. produce Vitamin D B. Protect from the sun C. sensory D. regulate body temperature
How does perspiration or sweating help the body: A. produce Vitamin D B. Protect from the sun C. sensory D. regulate body temperature
What muscle cause the skin to pucker around a hair when exposed to a sudden chill: A. bicep B. tricep C. stratum corneum D. arrector pili
What muscle cause the skin to pucker around a hair when exposed to a sudden chill: A. bicep B. tricep C. stratum corneum D. arrector pili
When topical medication is applied to the skin, which function of the skin is being utilized A. protection B. sensory preception C. absorption D. secretion
When topical medication is applied to the skin, which function of the skin is being utilized A. protection B. sensory preception C. absorption D. secretion
Sebaceous glands secret oil for hair and skin called: A. keratin B. melanin C. cerumin D. sebum
Sebaceous glands secret oil for hair and skin called: A. keratin B. melanin C. cerumin D. sebum
Axillary sudoriferous gland produce an odor when their secretion mix with: A. sebum B. bacteria C. keratin D. melanin
Axillary sudoriferous gland produce an odor when their secretion mix with: A. sebum B. bacteria C. keratin D. melanin
What type of burn will cause blisters: A. 2nd degree burn B. 1st degree burn C. 3rd degree burn D. decubitis ulcer
What type of burn will cause blisters: A. 2nd degree burn B. 1st degree burn C. 3rd degree burn D. decubitis ulcer
Acne vulgaris is a common, chronic disorder of the: A. dermal papillae B. melanocyte C. Sebaceous glands D. hair follicles
Acne vulgaris is a common, chronic disorder of the: A. dermal papillae B. melanocyte C. Sebaceous glands D. hair follicles
What disorder of the integumentary system cause potential infection of a newborn baby A. basal cell carcinoma B. alopecia C. genital herpes D. dermatitis
What disorder of the integumentary system cause potential infection of a newborn baby A. basal cell carcinoma B. alopecia C. genital herpes D. dermatitis
What is the primary cause of skin cancer A. exposure to laboratory radiation B. exposure to direct sunlight C. use of chemical products , such as makeup on the skin D. heredity
What is the primary cause of skin cancer A. exposure to laboratory radiation B. exposure to direct sunlight C. use of chemical products , such as makeup on the skin D. heredity
Any change in an existing wart or mole may be a sign of : A. acne B. dermatitis C. cyst D. melanoma
Any change in an existing wart or mole may be a sing of : A. acne B. dermatitis C. cyst D. melanoma
Sweat glands are found primarily in or on the A. axilla B. back C. elbow D. knee
Sweat glands are found primarily in or on the A. axilla B. back C. elbow D. knee
The visible part of the hair is called the A. follicle B. papilla C. root D. shaft
The visible part of the hair is called the A. follicle B. papilla C. root D. shaft
The oil producing glands of the skin are called A. endocrine glands B. sebaceous gland C. sudoriferous gland D. sweat gland
The oil producing glands of the skin are called A. endocrine glands B. sebaceous gland C. sudoriferous gland D. sweat gland
The medical term for sweat gland is: A. endocrine gland B. oil gland C. sebaceous gland D. sudoriferous
The medical term for sweat gland is: A. endocrine gland B. oil gland C. sebaceous gland D. sudoriferous
The outermost layer of the skin is the: A. epidermis B. dermis C. membrane D. subcutaneous
The outermost layer of the skin is the: A. epidermis B. dermis C. membrane D. subcutaneous
The nail bed is the: A. matrix B. keratin C. dermis D. root
The nail bed is the: A. matrix B. keratin C. dermis D. root
The outer layer of the hair shaft is the A. root B. cortex C. medulla D. papilla
The outer layer of the hair shaft is the A. root B. cortex C. medulla D. papilla
The pigment that gives color to the skin A. albinism B. alopecia C. melanin D. sebum
The pigment that gives color to the skin A. albinism B. alopecia C. melanin D. sebum
What is a function of the skin A. convent glycogen to glucose B. secretion of the hormones C. manufacture of vitamin C D. protection from germ invasion
What is a function of the skin A. convent glycogen to glucose B. secretion of the hormones C. manufacture of vitamin C D. protection from germ invasion