Question 1

The skin that covers the lateral and proximal edges of the nail is the

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A)   hyponychium.
B)   nail root.
C)   nail fold.
D)   eponychium.
E)   nail body.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Bob was completely bald on the top of his head by the time he was 35 years of age. Bob noticed he produced abundant sweat on his head when he exercised. He also noticed that his scalp was no longer oily. Which of the following changes account for the observations? (1)  He has fewer functional hair follicles now.
(2)  He has fewer functional sebaceous glands now.
(3)  He has fewer merocrine sweat glands now.
(4)  He has fewer apocrine sweat glands now.

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

Question 3

The vesicles that contain melanin are called ______.

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A)   keratinocytes
B)   Golgi apparatus
C)   melanosomes
D)   melanocytesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Melanin production can be influenced by

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A)   genetics.
B)   hormones.
C)   exposure to sunlight.
D)   pregnancy.
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Keratinization

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A)   occurs in the dermis.
B)   produces a layer of cells that resist abrasion.
C)   determines skin color.
D)   results in the formation of new epidermal cells.
E)   does not affect permeability characteristics of the epidermis.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Eccrine sweat glands

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A)   are not involved in the homeostasis of body temperature.
B)   produce a secretion that oils the hair and skin.
C)   serve as "anchors" for the arrector pili muscles.
D)   produce a secretion that protects the body from growth of bacteria.
E)   aid in cooling the body.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

-What does structure "C" represent on the diagram?

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A)   hypodermis
B)   epidermis and dermis
C)   sebaceous gland
D)   hair follicle
E)   arrector piliF) A) and B)
G) C) and E) A

Question 8

Rupturing the dermis may cause these to develop.

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A)   reticular layer
B)   papillary layer
C)   hypodermis
D)   epidermis
E)   stretch marksF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 9

A yellow pigment derived from plants that can impart a yellow color to the skin is

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A)   albinism.
B)   cyanosis.
C)   carotene.
D)   dermatitis.
E)   melanosomes.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Another name for a bedsore is

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A)   psoriasis.
B)   vitiligo.
C)   decubitus ulcer.
D)   eczema.
E)   bullae.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Adipose tissue in the hypodermis

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A)   provides protection against infection.
B)   serves as a storage site for fat, which can be used for energy.
C)   connects the dermis with the epidermis.
D)   is absent in infants.
E)   helps to lower body temperature.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Impetigo is caused by the bacterium

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A)   Luteus.
B)   Herpes.
C)   Propionibacterium.
D)   Staphylococcus.
E)   Streptococcus.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

The distal portion of the nail is the

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A)   nail body.
B)   eponychium.
C)   nail fold.
D)   hyponychium.
E)   nail root.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

If you accidentally cut your arm and see connective tissue and fat, which layer(s)  was/were cut?

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A)   stratum corneum
B)   stratum basale
C)   dermis
D)   hypodermis
E)   all of these layersF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

At birth the hairs of the scalp, eyelids, and eyebrows are replaced by coarser pigmented hairs called

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A)   lanugo hairs.
B)   primary hairs.
C)   pubic hairs.
D)   vellus hairs.
E)   terminal hairs.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Nails

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A)   are part of the dermis.
B)   are soft keratin.
C)   protect the ends of digits.
D)   alternate between growing and resting stages.
E)   grow from their free edges.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D) C

Question 17

-What does structure "D" represent on the diagram?

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A)   arrector pili
B)   sebaceous gland
C)   hypodermis
D)   hair follicle
E)   epidermis and dermisF) A) and E)
G) B) and C) A

Question 18

This epidermal stratum has several layers of cells held together by desmosomes.

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A)   stratum granulosum
B)   stratum spinosum
C)   stratum lucidum
D)   stratum basale
E)   stratum corneumF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a type of burn?

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A)   partial-thickness burn
B)   third-degree burn
C)   full-thickness burn
D)   second-degree burn
E)   primary burnF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

What protein is found in the nails, hair, and epidermis?

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A)   keratin
B)   collagen
C)   melanin
D)   elastin
E)   caroteneF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 5: Integumentary System

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The vesicles that contain melanin are called ______.

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Keratinization

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Eccrine sweat glands

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Rupturing the dermis may cause these to develop.

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A yellow pigment derived from plants that can impart a yellow color to the skin is

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Another name for a bedsore is

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Adipose tissue in the hypodermis

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Impetigo is caused by the bacterium

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The distal portion of the nail is the

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The vesicles that contain melanin are called ______.

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Rupturing the dermis may cause these to develop.

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If you accidentally cut your arm and see connective tissue and fat, which layer(s) was/were cut?

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