Question 1

Keratinocytes are

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A)  the most abundant cell type in the epidermis.
B)  found throughout all epidermal strata.
C)  sometimes alive and sometimes dead,depending on where found.
D)  able to synthesize the protein keratin.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

There are ______ recognizable zones along the length of a hair.

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A)  2
B)  3
C)  4
D)  5
E)  6F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

A _______ is a congenital anomaly that results in skin discoloration due to blood vessels that proliferate and form a benign tumor.

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Question 4

Sweat gland secretion occurs in response to stimulation by the _______ division of the nervous system.

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The answer of Sweat gland secretion occurs in response to...

Question 5

Among the stimuli detected by the sensory receptors of the skin is

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A)  heat.
B)  cold.
C)  pressure.
D)  vibration.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

The structure responsible for actually pulling on the follicle and causing "goose bumps" is the

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A)  external root sheath.
B)  internal root sheath.
C)  epithelial root sheath.
D)  arrector pili muscle.
E)  papilla.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Sudoriferous glands and ______ glands are examples of exocrine glands in the skin.

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The answer of Sudoriferous glands and ______ glands are examples...

Question 8

During the development of the fetus,which must be present before hair can form?

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A)  Hair follicles
B)  Vernix caseosa
C)  Lanugo
D)  Vellus
E)  None of these answers are correct as they all will appear after the formation of scalp hair.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

In which areas do adult males tend to primarily accumulate subcutaneous fat?
A: Neck
B: Upper arms
C: Abdomen
D: Lower back
E: Buttocks

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A)  One of the choices is correct.
B)  Two of the choices are correct.
C)  Three of the choices are correct.
D)  Four of the choices are correct.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

-Which number indicates an apocrine sweat gland?

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

Question 11

Generally,people have ________ number of melanocytes ______________.

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A)  about the same;no matter where they live
B)  a highly variable;irrespective of where they live
C)  a lower;if they live in colder climates of the northern hemisphere
D)  a higher;if they live in the warmer climates near the equator
E)  a higher;if they live in the southern hemisphereF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Nails are hard derivatives formed from the stratum ______ of the epidermis.

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A)  granulosum
B)  basale
C)  lucidum
D)  corneum
E)  spinosumF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which is not a function of the integument?

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A)  Protection
B)  Water loss prevention
C)  Temperature regulation
D)  Synthesis of cholecalciferol (vitamin D precursor) 
E)  No exceptions;all are functions of the integument.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 14

In response to severe injuries or burns,the body may repair itself by producing scar tissue to fill the damaged area.This process is called _______.

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Question 15

Blood capillaries that supply the epidermis are located in the

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A)  dermal papillae.
B)  epidermal ridges.
C)  friction ridges.
D)  epidermis proper.
E)  subcutaneous layer.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 16

The police science of fingerprinting takes advantage of the unique pattern of ________ ridges found on human fingers,toes,palms,and soles.

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The answer of The police science of fingerprinting takes advantage...

Question 17

Melanocyte cytoplasmic processes transfer pigment granules into stratum basale keratinocytes;these pigment granules shield the nuclear DNA from UV radiation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The mammary glands of the breasts are modified ______ sweat glands.

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The answer of The mammary glands of the breasts are...

Question 19

The function of melanin in the skin is to

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A)  reduce water loss.
B)  prevent infections.
C)  help regulate body temperature.
D)  protect against UV light.
E)  keep the epidermis soft and pliable.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

A ______,also called a mole,is a harmless,localized overgrowth of melanin-forming cells.

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Exam 5: Integumentary System

Sudoriferous glands and ______ glands are examples of exocrine glands in the skin.

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There are ______ recognizable zones along the length of a hair.

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In which areas do adult males tend to primarily accumulate subcutaneous fat? A: Neck B: Upper arms C: Abdomen D: Lower back E: Buttocks

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In response to severe injuries or burns,the body may repair itself by producing scar tissue to fill the damaged area.This process is called _______.

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Melanocyte cytoplasmic processes transfer pigment granules into stratum basale keratinocytes;these pigment granules shield the nuclear DNA from UV radiation.

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Among the stimuli detected by the sensory receptors of the skin is

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The police science of fingerprinting takes advantage of the unique pattern of ________ ridges found on human fingers,toes,palms,and soles.

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Generally,people have ________ number of melanocytes ______________.

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Sweat gland secretion occurs in response to stimulation by the _______ division of the nervous system.

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A ______,also called a mole,is a harmless,localized overgrowth of melanin-forming cells.

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During the development of the fetus,which must be present before hair can form?

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The function of melanin in the skin is to

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Which is not a function of the integument?

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A _______ is a congenital anomaly that results in skin discoloration due to blood vessels that proliferate and form a benign tumor.

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Blood capillaries that supply the epidermis are located in the

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Keratinocytes are

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-Which number indicates an apocrine sweat gland?

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Nails are hard derivatives formed from the stratum ______ of the epidermis.

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The structure responsible for actually pulling on the follicle and causing "goose bumps" is the

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The mammary glands of the breasts are modified ______ sweat glands.

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