Question 1

The cells of the epidermis produce antimicrobial chemicals called ____________________.

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Question 2

Which of the following statements are true of the glands of the skin? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

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A)  Sebum prevents drying of the skin.
B)  Ceruminous glands open into hair follicles in the axillae.
C)  The secretion of apocrine glands has an individual scent.
D)  Cerumen lubricates movement across the skin.
E)  Sebaceous glands open into hair follicles,especially in the facE.F) Apocrine glands become more active in stressful situations. A,C,E,F

Question 3

The stratum corneum is made of several layers of ____________________,which in turn are made of ____________________.

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Question 4

The visible portion of a nail is made of ____________________.

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Question 5

Which statement is NOT true of eccrine sweat glands?

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A)  They are activated only by external warmth.
B)  They are numerous in the palms and soles.
C)  Their secretory portions are coiled tubes.
D)  Excessive sweating may lead to dehydration.

Question 6

Which of the following statements are true of the superficial fascia? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

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A)  Adipose tissue has potential energy in the form of fat.
B)  Areolar connective tissue contains many white blood cells.
C)  This layer is a secondary line of defense for the body because it is just within the skin.
D)  The mast cells in this layer produce histamine,which contributes to inflammation.

Question 7

The cells that produce pigment for the skin and hair are called:

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A)  fibroblasts
B)  melanocytes
C)  squamous cells
D)  dermal cells

Question 8

Prevention of water loss or entry is a function of the stratum ____________________ of the epidermis.

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corneum

Question 9

Which statement is NOT true of the stratum corneum?

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A)  The cells are called keratinocytes.
B)  Keratin prevents movement of most water in or out.
C)  The stratum corneum is made of one layer of dead cells.
D)  The cells die after they produce keratin.

Question 10

Free nerve endings in the skin are the receptors for:

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A)  pressure,pain,and itch
B)  pain,cold,and pressure
C)  touch,pressure,and pain
D)  heat,cold,itch,and pain

Question 11

Drying of the skin is prevented by ____________________.

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The answer of Drying of the skin is prevented by...

Question 12

The function of melanin is to protect living skin layers from more:

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure
B)  friction
C)  UV rays
D)  color

Question 13

Cholesterol in the skin is important for the synthesis of:

Accepted Answer

A)  keratin
B)  vitamin D
C)  melanin
D)  vitamin C

Question 14

In a warm environment,the arterioles in the dermis will ____________________.

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Question 15

The activity of melanocytes is determined by:

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A)  genetics
B)  exposure to the sun
C)  both A and B
D)  both A and B and by the helper keratinocytes

Question 16

In the superficial fascia,the tissue that stores potential energy is ____________________.

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Question 17

Defensive cells in the integumentary system include subcutaneous WBCs and:

Accepted Answer

A)  Langerhans cells in the epidermis
B)  adipocytes in the dermis
C)  melanocytes in the epidermis
D)  keratinocytes in the dermis

Question 18

Which statement is NOT true of the cutaneous senses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the receptors are in the dermis of the skin.
B)  Cutaneous senses provide information about changes in the external environment.
C)  The receptors for pressure are encapsulated nerve endings.
D)  The fingertips are very sensitive to touch because there are few receptors there.

Question 19

Human hair helps keep dust out of the ____________________.

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Question 20

The outermost layer of the epidermis is the ____________________.

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Exam 5: The Integumentary System

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Which of the following statements are true of the glands of the skin? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

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The stratum corneum is made of several layers of ____________________,which in turn are made of ____________________.

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The visible portion of a nail is made of ____________________.

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Which statement is NOT true of eccrine sweat glands?

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Which of the following statements are true of the superficial fascia? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

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The cells that produce pigment for the skin and hair are called:

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Prevention of water loss or entry is a function of the stratum ____________________ of the epidermis.

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Which statement is NOT true of the stratum corneum?

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Free nerve endings in the skin are the receptors for:

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Drying of the skin is prevented by ____________________.

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The function of melanin is to protect living skin layers from more:

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Cholesterol in the skin is important for the synthesis of:

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In a warm environment,the arterioles in the dermis will ____________________.

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The activity of melanocytes is determined by:

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In the superficial fascia,the tissue that stores potential energy is ____________________.

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Defensive cells in the integumentary system include subcutaneous WBCs and:

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Human hair helps keep dust out of the ____________________.

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