Question 1

Baldness

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A)   occurs only in men.
B)   is related to estrogen levels.
C)   is related to levels of growth hormone.
D)   is not genetic.
E)   is more common in men than in women.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Exposure to ultraviolet light causes the skin to darken by stimulating the

Accepted Answer

A)   breakdown of carotene.
B)   breakdown of melanin.
C)   buildup of bilirubin.
D)   activity of the enzyme tyrosinase.
E)   activity of the keratinocytes.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Melanoma can be detected early and treated with the application of a special rule. Which of the following is NOT a test used to determine if a mole is cancerous?

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A)   Color
B)   Border
C)   Asymmetry
D)   Freckles
E)   DiameterF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The skin discoloration most likely to result from liver disease is ________.

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A)   pallor
B)   erythema
C)   hematoma
D)   jaundice
E)   cyanosisF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 5

-The diagram illustrates accessory structures of the skin. What does "E" represent?

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A)   Sebaceous gland
B)   Eccrine sweat gland
C)   Duct of eccrine sweat gland
D)   Sweat pore
E)   Hair follicleF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Vitamin C is essential for normal collagen synthesis. If a child suffered from a vitamin C deficiency, which layer of the skin would be most affected?

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A)   Reticular layer of dermis
B)   Stratum corneum
C)   Stratum granulosum
D)   Epidermis
E)   Stratum basaleF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 7

The integumentary system has many functions, one of which is

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A)   destruction of cancer cells.
B)   production of Vitamin E.
C)   detection of heat and touch.
D)   regulation of acid-base balance.
E)   prevention of albinism.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Stretch marks develop on the abdomen of pregnant women because of stretching and rupture of the ________.

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A)   dermis
B)   epidermis
C)   melanocytes
D)   stratum corneum
E)   subcutaneous tissueF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The vesicles that contain melanin are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   melanosomes
B)   melanocytes
C)   keratinocytes
D)   Golgi apparatusE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Skin color is the result of the

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A)   quantity of melanin in the skin.
B)   number of keratinocytes in the skin.
C)   amount of adipose in the subcutaneous layer.
D)   thickness of the stratum basale.
E)   number of melanocytes in the skin.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Body odor results from secretions from the ________ sweat glands.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following is the most common form of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Melanoma
B)   Basal cell carcinoma
C)   Squamous cell carcinoma
D)   Small cell carcinomaE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The superficial layer of epithelium of the skin is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dermis
B)   epidermis
C)   hypodermis
D)   mesodermis
E)   papillary layerF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 14

Eccrine sweat glands

Accepted Answer

A)   aid in cooling the body.
B)   serve as "anchors" for the arrector pili muscles.
C)   produce a secretion that oils the hair and skin.
D)   produce a secretion that protects the body from growth of bacteria.
E)   are not involved in the homeostasis of body temperature.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

When the skin develops a reddish color due to a temporary increase in blood flow, the condition is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   erythema
B)   cyanosis
C)   jaundice
D)   albinismE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Melanin production can be influenced by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Rupturing the dermis may cause ________ to develop.

Accepted Answer

A)   Moles
B)   Freckles
C)   Calluses
D)   Stretch marks
E)   Cleavage linesF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 18

The main fibrous layer of the dermis is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   epidermis
B)   reticular layer
C)   papillary layer
D)   subcutaneous layer
E)   hypodermisF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

When the arrector pili muscles contract,

Accepted Answer

A)   the body is able to lose heat.
B)   "goose bumps" form on the skin.
C)   the hair on your arms and legs begins to curl.
D)   the sweat glands empty their contents onto the surface of the skin.
E)   no change is noted on the skin surface.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Cedric slipped and cut his finger. The cut bled, but did not penetrate to the subcutaneous layer. The deepest layer penetrated was the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stratum spinosum
B)   stratum granulosum
C)   stratum basale
D)   stratum corneum
E)   papillary layer of the dermisF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Exam 5: Integumentary System

Which of the following is the most common form of skin cancer?

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Cedric slipped and cut his finger. The cut bled, but did not penetrate to the subcutaneous layer. The deepest layer penetrated was the ________.

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The vesicles that contain melanin are called ________.

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Rupturing the dermis may cause ________ to develop.

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Melanin production can be influenced by

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When the skin develops a reddish color due to a temporary increase in blood flow, the condition is called ________.

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Stretch marks develop on the abdomen of pregnant women because of stretching and rupture of the ________.

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When the arrector pili muscles contract,

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-The diagram illustrates accessory structures of the skin. What does "E" represent?

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Skin color is the result of the

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Exposure to ultraviolet light causes the skin to darken by stimulating the

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Vitamin C is essential for normal collagen synthesis. If a child suffered from a vitamin C deficiency, which layer of the skin would be most affected?

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Baldness

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The superficial layer of epithelium of the skin is called the ________.

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Melanoma can be detected early and treated with the application of a special rule. Which of the following is NOT a test used to determine if a mole is cancerous?

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The main fibrous layer of the dermis is the ________.

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Body odor results from secretions from the ________ sweat glands.

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The integumentary system has many functions, one of which is

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The skin discoloration most likely to result from liver disease is ________.

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Eccrine sweat glands

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