Question 1

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label A: ________

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Question 2

In albinism, ________ is lacking.

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A)   melanin
B)   keratin
C)   carotene
D)   keratinocytes
E)   collagenF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Thin skin is defined by the thickness of the

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A)   dermis.
B)   epidermis.
C)   hypodermis.
D)   subcutaneous layer.
E)   melanin.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The skin is also called the

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A)   serous membrane.
B)   mucous membrane.
C)   synovial membrane.
D)   cutaneous membrane.
E)   none of the aboveF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system that aids the endocrine system?

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A)   protection of underlying tissue
B)   excretion
C)   maintenance of body temperature
D)   synthesis of vitamin D
E)   nutrition and storageF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 6

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label C: ________

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The answer of  Using the figure above, identify the...

Question 7

_________________________ are accumulations of fluid within the epidermis or between the epidermis and the dermis.

Accepted Answer

Blisters

Question 8

The condition that results from clogged sebaceous glands is

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A)   a boil.
B)   a carbuncle.
C)   acne.
D)   a blister.
E)   none of the aboveF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

A burn that involves only the epidermis, such as a mild sunburn, is classified as

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A)   first degree.
B)   second degree.
C)   third degree.
D)   fourth degree.
E)   a permanent-damage burn.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

When the arrector pili muscles contract,

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A)   "goose bumps" are formed.
B)   hairs are shed.
C)   sweat is released from sweat glands.
D)   shivering occurs.
E)   the skin changes color.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

_________________________ is a pigment found in vegetables that can make skin appear orange or yellow.

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The answer of _________________________ is a pigment found in vegetables...

Question 12

The pale cresent area of the nail is called the

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A)   nail root.
B)   nail bed.
C)   lunula.
D)   free edge.
E)   cuticle.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Glands that are located in the ear canal are called

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A)   ceruminous glands.
B)   apocrine sweat glands.
C)   sebaceous glands.
D)   merocrine sweat glands.
E)   mammary glands.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

As cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface,

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A)   they divide.
B)   they die.
C)   their nutrient supply increases.
D)   they enter the dermis.
E)   all of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Epidermal cells synthesize this vitamin when exposed to sunlight.

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A)   vitamin D2
B)   vitamin C
C)   vitamin E
D)   vitamin D3
E)   vitamin AF) B) and C)
G) C) and D) D

Question 16

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label N: ________

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Using the figure above, identify the...

Question 17

An epidermal layer that produces large amounts of keratin is the

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A)   stratum corneum.
B)   stratum lucidum.
C)   stratum germinativum.
D)   stratum granulosum.
E)   stratum spinosum.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E) D

Question 18

Melanin serves to protect cells under the epidermis from _________________________.

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The answer of Melanin serves to protect cells under the...

Question 19

The dermis is composed largely of

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A)   adipose tissue.
B)   blood vessels.
C)   dense irregular connective tissue.
D)   muscle tissue.
E)   neural tissue.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Exposure of the skin to ultraviolet light

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A)   can result in increased numbers of melanocytes forming in the skin.
B)   can result in decreased melanin production by melanocytes.
C)   can cause destruction of vitamin D.
D)   can stimulate the production of melanin.
E)   has no effect on the skin cells.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label A: ________

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In albinism, ________ is lacking.

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Thin skin is defined by the thickness of the

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The skin is also called the

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Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system that aids the endocrine system?

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Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label C: ________

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_________________________ are accumulations of fluid within the epidermis or between the epidermis and the dermis.

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The condition that results from clogged sebaceous glands is

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A burn that involves only the epidermis, such as a mild sunburn, is classified as

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When the arrector pili muscles contract,

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_________________________ is a pigment found in vegetables that can make skin appear orange or yellow.

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The pale cresent area of the nail is called the

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Glands that are located in the ear canal are called

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As cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface,

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Epidermal cells synthesize this vitamin when exposed to sunlight.

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Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label N: ________

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An epidermal layer that produces large amounts of keratin is the

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Melanin serves to protect cells under the epidermis from _________________________.

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The dermis is composed largely of

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