Question 1

The primary determinant for skin color is the .

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Question 2

Fingerprints and footprints are produced by projections into the epidermis called

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A)   cleavage lines.
B)   dermal striae.
C)   dermal papillae.
D)   reticular lines.
E)   melanocytes.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Which layer of the epidermis is found in only a few areas of the body?

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A)   stratum lucidum
B)   stratum spinosum
C)   stratum granulosum
D)   stratum corneum
E)   stratum basaleF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

The term "stratum germinativum" is sometimes used to refer to the

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

Question 5

This is the main fibrous layer of the dermis.

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A)   hypodermis
B)   stretch marks
C)   reticular layer
D)   papillary layer
E)   epidermisF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

The portion of the hair below the surface of the skin is the

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A)   medulla.
B)   shaft.
C)   cuticle.
D)   root.
E)   hair bulb.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

-What does structure "A" represent on the diagram?

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A)   hair follicle
B)   arrector pili
C)   epidermis and dermis
D)   hypodermis
E)   sebaceous glandF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)   The hair follicle has a hypodermal root sheath.
B)   Both the hair root and hair shaft contain living cells.
C)   The matrix forms the hair surface.
D)   The hair follicle is not associated with sebaceous glands.
E)   Undamaged hair follicles can help regenerate damaged epithelium.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The stratum basale

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A)   contains cells that undergo meiosis to form new epidermal cells.
B)   has a mixture of living and dead cells - mostly dead.
C)   is easily shed when you rub your hands together.
D)   contains many blood vessels that nourish the epidermis.
E)   contains cells that undergo mitosis to form new epidermal cells.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "C"?

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A)   stratum spinosum
B)   stratum lucidum
C)   stratum basale
D)   stratum corneum
E)   stratum granulosumF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 11

The epidermal layer that is present in the nail bed and the nail matrix is the

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A)   stratum basale.
B)   stratum corneum.
C)   stratum lucidum.
D)   stratum lunula.
E)   stratum spinosum.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Touch receptors of the skin are located in all of these areas, except:

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A)   in the dermis
B)   within the hair of the dermis and epidermis
C)   in the epidermis
D)   in the dermal papillae
E)   around the base of the hair follicleF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Baldness

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A)   occurs only in men.
B)   is more common in men than in women.
C)   is not genetic.
D)   is related to estrogen levels.
E)   is related to levels of growth hormone.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

The blue color of superficial blood vessels results from

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A)   a lack of oxygen in the blood.
B)   the light-scattering properties of collagen.
C)   the superficial location of skin pigments.
D)   an increase in arterial blood circulating in the area.
E)   a lack of melanin in the area.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Barney sat on a hot camp stove while on a camping trip. The burn was painful and blistered. He has what type of burn?

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A)   second degree
B)   fourth degree
C)   first degree
D)   fifth degree
E)   third degreeF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

The layer of epithelium that covers the skin is called the

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A)   hypodermis.
B)   epidermis.
C)   dermis.
D)   papillary layer.
E)   mesodermis.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Delicate unpigmented hairs that cover the fetus in early development are called

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A)   terminal hairs.
B)   secondary hairs.
C)   primary hairs.
D)   vellus hairs.
E)   lanugo hairs.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Which of the following statements concerning the hypodermis is false?

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A)   The hypodermis attaches the skin to underlying bone and muscle.
B)   Hypodermis is composed of dense connective tissue with collagen and elastin fibers.
C)   Hypodermis is referred to as subcutaneous tissue.
D)   The main cell types of the hypodermis are fibroblasts, fat cells, and macrophages.
E)   The hypodermis is a site of fat storage.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Melanoma can be detected early and treated with the application of a special rule. Which of the following is NOT a test used to determine if a mole is cancerous?

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A)   freckles
B)   diameter
C)   border
D)   asymmetry
E)   colorF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

The portion of a hair that protrudes above the surface of the skin is the

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A)   hair root.
B)   hair follicle.
C)   hair shaft.
D)   hair bulb.
E)   dermal papilla.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 5: Integumentary System

The portion of a hair that protrudes above the surface of the skin is the

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Which of the following statements concerning the hypodermis is false?

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This is the main fibrous layer of the dermis.

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Delicate unpigmented hairs that cover the fetus in early development are called

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The blue color of superficial blood vessels results from

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The stratum basale

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The layer of epithelium that covers the skin is called the

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Fingerprints and footprints are produced by projections into the epidermis called

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-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "C"?

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Melanoma can be detected early and treated with the application of a special rule. Which of the following is NOT a test used to determine if a mole is cancerous?

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The epidermal layer that is present in the nail bed and the nail matrix is the

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Barney sat on a hot camp stove while on a camping trip. The burn was painful and blistered. He has what type of burn?

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Touch receptors of the skin are located in all of these areas, except:

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The portion of the hair below the surface of the skin is the

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The primary determinant for skin color is the .

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Which of the following statements is true?

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The term "stratum germinativum" is sometimes used to refer to the

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Which layer of the epidermis is found in only a few areas of the body?

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-What does structure "A" represent on the diagram?

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