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CHAPTER
5
The
Integumentary
System
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The principal role of melanin is to
__________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
give one that "healthy tan look"
keep the body cool
provide a waterproof layer
shield the nucleus from damage by ultraviolet
radiation
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The principal role of melanin is to
__________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
give one that "healthy tan look"
keep the body cool
provide a waterproof layer
shield the nucleus from damage by ultraviolet
radiation
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The touch sensors of the epidermis are the
_________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
keratinocytes
tactile cells
dendritic cells
melanocytes
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The touch sensors of the epidermis are the
_________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
keratinocytes
tactile cells
dendritic cells
melanocytes
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A patient taking a drug that inhibits cell
division (such as certain chemotherapy
drugs) would expect which layer of the
epidermis to be affected first?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale
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A patient taking a drug that inhibits cell
division (such as certain chemotherapy
drugs) would expect which layer of the
epidermis to be affected first?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale
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Fingerprints are copies of __________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
dermal papillae
epidermal papillae
dermal ridges
epidermal ridges
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Fingerprints are copies of __________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
dermal papillae
epidermal papillae
dermal ridges
epidermal ridges
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The principal tissue found in the dermal
layer is ___________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
dense irregular connective tissue
stratified squamous epithelum
dense regular connective tissue
areolar connective tissue
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The principal tissue found in the dermal
layer is ___________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
dense irregular connective tissue
stratified squamous epithelum
dense regular connective tissue
areolar connective tissue
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Which three pigments contribute to skin
color?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Carotene, melanin, hemoglobin
Keratin, melanin, hemoglobin
Melanin, keratin, hemoglobin
Hemoglobin, carotene, keratin
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Which three pigments contribute to skin
color?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Carotene, melanin, hemoglobin
Keratin, melanin, hemoglobin
Melanin, keratin, hemoglobin
Hemoglobin, carotene, keratin
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What causes sunspots?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Too much sun over a long period of time
Too much sun in a short amount of time
Application of excessive amounts of sun block
A fungus
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What causes sunspots?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Too much sun over a long period of time
Too much sun in a short amount of time
Application of excessive amounts of sun block
A fungus
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Which of the following types of sweat gland
secretion is thought to deter insects?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Eccrine
Apocrine
Ceruminous
Mammary
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Which of the following types of sweat gland
secretion is thought to deter insects?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Eccrine
Apocrine
Ceruminous
Mammary
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The most important role of the eccrine
sweat gland is _________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
milk production
stress-induced sweating
body temperature regulation
earwax production
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The most important role of the eccrine
sweat gland is _________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
milk production
stress-induced sweating
body temperature regulation
earwax production
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One critical function of sebum, in addition
to roles in waterproofing and skin softening,
is that it provides protection against
____________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
overexposure to the sun
overheating
harmful bacteria
abrasions or cuts to the skin
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One critical function of sebum, in addition
to roles in waterproofing and skin softening,
is that it provides protection against
____________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
overexposure to the sun
overheating
harmful bacteria
abrasions or cuts to the skin
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What is one major function of arrector pili
muscle contraction that is particularly
important in nonhuman mammals?
a)
b)
c)
d)
The arrector pili muscle contracts to allow for hair
growth.
The arrector pili muscle contracts to shed dead
hairs.
The arrector pili muscle contracts to alarm an
approaching predator.
All of the above are true.
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What is one major function of arrector pili
muscle contraction that is particularly
important in nonhuman mammals?
a)
b)
c)
d)
The arrector pili muscle contracts to allow for hair
growth.
The arrector pili muscle contracts to shed dead
hairs.
The arrector pili muscle contracts to alarm an
approaching predator.
All of the above are true.
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A female patient with excessive facial hair
growth may have which of the following
ailments?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Excessive estrogen secretion from the ovaries
Inadequate secretion of insulin from the pancreas
Inadequate secretion of thyroid hormone from the
thyroid gland
Excessive secretion of androgens from an adrenal
tumor
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A female patient with excessive facial hair
growth may have which of the following
ailments?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Excessive estrogen secretion from the ovaries
Inadequate secretion of insulin from the pancreas
Inadequate secretion of thyroid hormone from the
thyroid gland
Excessive secretion of androgens from an
adrenal tumor
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The skin plays a role in the manufacture of
vitamin ______.
a)
b)
c)
d)
A
B
C
D
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The skin plays a role in the manufacture of
vitamin ______.
a)
b)
c)
d)
A
B
C
D
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Loss of one's skin, such as with severe
burns, leads to an increased risk of
__________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
bacterial infection
inadequate body temperature maintenance
dehydration
all of the above
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Loss of one's skin, such as with severe
burns, leads to an increased risk of
__________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
bacterial infection
inadequate body temperature maintenance
dehydration
all of the above
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Which of the following types of skin cancer
is the most dangerous?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Basal cell
Squamous cell
Melanoma
All are equally dangerous.
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Which of the following types of skin cancer
is the most dangerous?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Basal cell
Squamous cell
Melanoma
All are equally dangerous.
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Which of the following is not true for the
skin in old age?
a)
b)
c)
d)
It is less susceptible to bruising.
The rate of epidermal cell replacement slows.
The skin thins.
Secretions from glands decrease.
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Which of the following is not true for the
skin in old age?
a)
b)
c)
d)
It is less susceptible to bruising.
The rate of epidermal cell replacement slows.
The skin thins.
Secretions from glands decrease.
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