Question 1

Characteristics of the epidermis include:

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A)  multilayered
B)  flexible
C)  contains desmosomes
D)  serves as UV radiation protection
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 2

Merocrine sweat contains ________ to protect against bacteria.

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A)  metabolic wastes
B)  water
C)  penicillin
D)  dermicidin
E)  organic nutrients

Question 3

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions:
-From what structure does sensible perspiration occur?

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A)  6
B)  7
C)  8
D)  9
E)  10

Question 4

The layer of the epidermis that contains abundant desmosomes is the

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

Question 5

If a fair-skinned person is sunburned,why does his or her skin turn red?

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A)  The blood flow to the skin increases.
B)  The number of red melanocytes in the skin increases.
C)  Melanocytes increase production of red pigments.
D)  The blood supply to the skin decreases.
E)  Increased heat causes the skin to turn red.

Question 6

The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are

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A)  carotene and xanthophyll.
B)  carotene and melanin.
C)  melanin and chlorophyll.
D)  xanthophyll and melanin.
E)  melanin and chromatin.

Question 7

The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands is found

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A)  in the axillae.
B)  on the chest.
C)  on the palms of the hands.
D)  on the upper back.
E)  surrounding the genitals.

Question 8

The drug ________ increases dermal blood flow and makes the skin red.

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The answer of The drug ________ increases dermal blood flow...

Question 9

Variations in hair color reflect differences in the pigment produced by

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A)  keratinocytes.
B)  melanocytes.
C)  dermal papillae.
D)  soft keratin.
E)  carotene cells. B

Question 10

Many medications can be administered transdermally by applying patches that contain the medication to the surface of the skin.These patches can be attached anywhere on the skin except the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.Why?

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Thick skin slows the rate of diffusion o...

Question 11

A new mother notices that her 6-month-old infant has a yellow-orange complexion.Fearful that the child may have jaundice,she takes him to her pediatrician.After examining the child and learning about the infant's diet,the pediatrician declares him perfectly healthy and advises the mother to watch the child's diet.What is likely the cause for the change in skin color?

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The infant probably has a fondness for v...

Question 12

Thin skin contains ________ layer(s) of keratinocytes,and thick skin contains ________ layers.

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A)  1; 2
B)  2; 3
C)  3; 4
D)  4; 5
E)  5; 6

Question 13

A fibrin clot that is formed over a skin wound is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

scab

Question 14

Which of the following statements about rickets is not true?

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A)  is usually genetic
B)  leads to weak bones
C)  leads to skeletal deformity
D)  prevented by vitamin D
E)  prevented by sunlight

Question 15

A common cause of dandruff is

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A)  inflammation around sebaceous glands.
B)  lack of sebaceous glands.
C)  too many sebaceous glands.
D)  inactive apocrine glands.
E)  inactive eccrine glands.

Question 16

Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which layer contains most of the accessory structures?

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A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  5 C

Question 17

Exposure to ultraviolet light (sunlight) causes the skin to darken by increasing the production of

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A)  hemoglobin.
B)   carotene.
C)   collagen.
D)   keratin.
E)   melanin.

Question 18

Water loss from insensible perspiration

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A)  is negligible.
B)  is too small to be measured reliably.
C)  is approximately 0.5 liters a day.
D)  always exceeds sensible perspiration.
E)  depends on apocrine sweat glands.

Question 19

All of the following are true of the pigment melanin,except that it

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A)  decreases in concentration within cells during exposure to the sun.
B)  is usually some shade of brown or black.
C)  protects DNA from the damaging effects of UV radiation.
D)  is produced from the amino acid tyrosine.
E)  is produced by cells called melanocytes.

Question 20

Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?

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A)  Circulation in the skin decreases.
B)  Sweat gland activity decreases.
C)  Evaporative cooling stops.
D)  Blood flow to the skin increases.
E)  The activity of melanocytes increases.

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Characteristics of the epidermis include:

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Merocrine sweat contains ________ to protect against bacteria.

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Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions: -From what structure does sensible perspiration occur?

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The layer of the epidermis that contains abundant desmosomes is the

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If a fair-skinned person is sunburned,why does his or her skin turn red?

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The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are

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The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands is found

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The drug ________ increases dermal blood flow and makes the skin red.

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Variations in hair color reflect differences in the pigment produced by

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Many medications can be administered transdermally by applying patches that contain the medication to the surface of the skin.These patches can be attached anywhere on the skin except the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.Why?

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Thick skin slows the rate of diffusion o...
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The infant probably has a fondness for v...
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Thin skin contains layer(s) of keratinocytes,and thick skin contains layers.

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A fibrin clot that is formed over a skin wound is called a(n)________.

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scab

Which of the following statements about rickets is not true?

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A common cause of dandruff is

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Exposure to ultraviolet light (sunlight) causes the skin to darken by increasing the production of

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Water loss from insensible perspiration

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All of the following are true of the pigment melanin,except that it

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Characteristics of the epidermis include:

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Merocrine sweat contains ________ to protect against bacteria.

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Figure 5-1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5-1 to answer the following questions: -From what structure does sensible perspiration occur?

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The layer of the epidermis that contains abundant desmosomes is the

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If a fair-skinned person is sunburned,why does his or her skin turn red?

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The primary pigments contained in the epidermis are

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The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands is found

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The drug ________ increases dermal blood flow and makes the skin red.

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Variations in hair color reflect differences in the pigment produced by

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Many medications can be administered transdermally by applying patches that contain the medication to the surface of the skin.These patches can be attached anywhere on the skin except the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.Why?

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Thin skin contains ________ layer(s) of keratinocytes,and thick skin contains ________ layers.

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A fibrin clot that is formed over a skin wound is called a(n)________.

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Which of the following statements about rickets is not true?

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A common cause of dandruff is

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