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Dermal papillae are more superficial than epidermal ridges.

A) True
B) False

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Which is the result of oxygen deficiency in the blood?


A) Bronzing
B) Cyanosis
C) Hematoma
D) Jaundice
E) Erythema

F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

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Skin color results from a combination of A: Melanin B: Hemoglobin C: Bilirubin D: Carotene


A) a,b,d
B) a,c,d
C) a,d
D) a,b,c
E) b,c,d

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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What is the composition of the subcutaneous layer?


A) Adipose connective tissue
B) Areolar connective tissue
C) Dense irregular connective tissue
D) Areolar connective tissue and dense irregular connective tissue
E) Areolar connective tissue and adipose connective tissue

F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Fibroblasts produce collagen during wound healing.

A) True
B) False

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

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Generally,people have ________ number of melanocytes ______________.


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 hemisphere

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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The secretion of the ceruminous glands forms A: Cerumen with sebum and exfoliated keratinocytes B: Cerumen,which is waterproof C: Cerumen,which traps small insects D: Cerumen,which lubricates the eardrum E: Cerumen,which is a pheromone-like compound


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

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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Which skin markings usually disappear during childhood?


A) Friction ridges
B) Capillary hemangiomas
C) Cavernous hemangiomas
D) Pili
E) Nevi

F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

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The cells that contract and squeeze sweat glands causing them to discharge their accumulated secretions are called __________ cells.

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The scientific study and treatment of the integumentary system is called ________.

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Epidermal dendritic (Langerhans) cells function as part of the ______ response.


A) immune
B) sensory
C) tanning
D) heating
E) sweating

F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

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Why is the dermis richly innervated?


A) Control of blood flow
B) Control of glandular secretion
C) Sensory reception
D) All of the choices are correct.
E) None of the choices is correct.

F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

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Which type of hair forms the beard on the faces of males?


A) Terminal
B) Lanugo
C) Vellus
D) Nonpigmented
E) Pilus

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which are found in sweat? A: Water B: Sodium C: Metabolites D: Waste products


A) a,b,c,d
B) a,c,d
C) a,d
D) a,c
E) a,b,d

F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

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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


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 D)
G) B) and C)

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The reason for the reddish tint seen in lightly pigmented skin is the molecule formed by the combination of oxygen and melanin.

A) True
B) False

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_______ is a fine,unpigmented,downy hair that first appears on the fetus in the last trimester of development.

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The ability of the components of the integumentary system to respond to stress or trauma is independent of nervous or endocrine system control.

A) True
B) False

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The epidermis is a __________ epithelium.


A) keratinized stratified squamous
B) nonkeratinized stratified squamous
C) keratinized stratified cuboidal
D) nonkeratinized stratitified cuboidal
E) transitional

F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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