Question 1

Sebaceous glands discharge an oily, waxy secretion called ________.

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Question 2

Thinning of the hair is called ________.

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Question 3

In order to retain heat, what occurs in the skin on a cold day?

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A)   Blood vessels of the dermis constrict.
B)   Blood vessels of the dermis dilate.
C)   Blood vessels of the epidermis constrict.
D)   Blood vessels of the epidermis dilate.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The skin's immune responsiveness will be diminished by a decrease in the number of epidermal ________ cells.

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Question 5

The skin consists of different tissue types that perform specific activities and therefore is to be considered an organ.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During aging of the integumentary system, sweat production increases as a result of improved sweat gland activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Freckles are the result of

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A)   melanocyte number and genetic inheritance.
B)   melanocyte number and sun exposure.
C)   melanocyte activity, genetic inheritance, and sun exposure.
D)   melanocyte number, genetic inheritance, and diet.
E)   melanocyte activity and diet.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

The part of the hair that extends beyond the skin surface is called the

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A)   shaft.
B)   root.
C)   bulb.
D)   papilla.
E)   alopecia.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Although sweat and sebaceous glands develop from the stratum basale of the epidermis, they eventually burrow and remain in the underlying dermis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these comprise the nail plate?
A: Free edge
B: Nail folds
C: Eponychium
D: Nail root
E: Nail body

Accepted Answer

A)   a, d, e
B)   a, b, d, e
C)   a, b, c, e
D)   a, c, d, e
E)   a, b, eF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Which skin markings usually disappear during childhood?

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A)   Friction ridges
B)   Capillary hemangiomas
C)   Cavernous hemangiomas
D)   Pili
E)   NeviF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

When the body is too warm, dermal blood vessels will undergo ________ in order to increase heat loss.

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vasodilati...

Question 13

The epidermal dendritic cells are able to play an important immune response role by their phagocytic activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Fingernails reach the tips of the fingers before toenails are fully formed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which is the actively growing part of the nail?

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A)   Free edge
B)   Nail root
C)   Nail bed
D)   Nail folds
E)   Nail matrixF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

One of the main dangers of burns is

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A)   dehydration, as water can escape from the body.
B)   hyperthermia, as temperature regulation is very compromised.
C)   hypocalcemia, as blood ion levels are dramatically altered.
D)   respiratory infection, as body defenses are concentrated superficially.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Early in the development of skin, ectoderm becomes

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A)   periderm and mesoderm becomes mesenchyme.
B)   mesenchyme and endoderm becomes periderm.
C)   the vernix caseosa and mesoderm becomes the stratum basale.
D)   perichondrium and mesoderm becomes the vernix caseosa.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Deep cuts that occur perpendicular to cleavage lines tend to gape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cerumen is a secretion that

Accepted Answer

A)   lubricates vellus hairs and waterproofs the skin of the limbs.
B)   lubricates the ear canal and traps debris before it reaches the eardrum.
C)   cools the body through water evaporation.
D)   tends to cause acne on the skin of the face.
E)   acts as a pheremone.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The stratum ________ derives its name from the spiny appearance of the "bridges" that connect neighboring cells.

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Exam 6: Integumentary System

Which is the actively growing part of the nail?

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When the body is too warm, dermal blood vessels will undergo ________ in order to increase heat loss.

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Although sweat and sebaceous glands develop from the stratum basale of the epidermis, they eventually burrow and remain in the underlying dermis.

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Freckles are the result of

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Deep cuts that occur perpendicular to cleavage lines tend to gape.

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Which skin markings usually disappear during childhood?

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Cerumen is a secretion that

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Sebaceous glands discharge an oily, waxy secretion called ________.

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One of the main dangers of burns is

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Which of these comprise the nail plate? A: Free edge B: Nail folds C: Eponychium D: Nail root E: Nail body

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Fingernails reach the tips of the fingers before toenails are fully formed.

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The skin consists of different tissue types that perform specific activities and therefore is to be considered an organ.

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The stratum ________ derives its name from the spiny appearance of the "bridges" that connect neighboring cells.

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Early in the development of skin, ectoderm becomes

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During aging of the integumentary system, sweat production increases as a result of improved sweat gland activity.

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Thinning of the hair is called ________.

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In order to retain heat, what occurs in the skin on a cold day?

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The part of the hair that extends beyond the skin surface is called the

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The epidermal dendritic cells are able to play an important immune response role by their phagocytic activity.

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