Question 1

Carotene,a pigment that contributes to skin color,is acquired in the body by eating various yellow-orange vegetables.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

From deep to superficial,the order of the strata of the epidermis is

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A)  Basale - spinosum - granulosum - lucidum - corneum
B)  Spinosum - granulosum - basale - lucidum - corneum
C)  Corneum - lucidum - granulosum - spinosum - basale
D)  Basale - granulosum - spinosum - lucidum - corneum
E)  Corneum - granulosum - lucidum - spinosum - basaleF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Generally,people have ________ number of melanocytes ______________.

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A)  about the same;no matter where they live
B)  a highly variable;irrespective of where they live
C)  a lower;if they live in colder climates of the northern hemisphere
D)  a higher;if they live in the warmer climates near the equator
E)  a higher;if they live in the southern hemisphereF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Immune cells of the epidermis tend to be found in the stratum:

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

Question 5

Thinning of the hair is called ________.

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The answer of Thinning of the hair is called ________....

Question 6

Compared to the young,elderly individuals have _______ epidermal dendritic skin cells.

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A)  fewer
B)  moreC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 7

Melanocyte cytoplasmic processes transfer pigment granules into stratum basale keratinocytes;these pigment granules shield the nuclear DNA from UV radiation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Severe injuries and burns to the skin result in scars that are

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A)  produced by stratum basale keratinocytes,which effectively bind damaged skin parts together.
B)  produced by chondrocytes and made mainly of desmosomes.
C)  produced by fibroblasts and made mainly of collagen.
D)  made by macrophages,which produce a dense granulation tissue.
E)  fully functional regenerations.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

Which of these are functions of hair
A: Sensory reception
B: Heat retention
C: Pheromone dispersal
D: Protection
E: Visual identification

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A)  a,b,d
B)  a,d,e
C)  a,b,d,e
D)  a,b,c,d,eE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

A _______ is a congenital anomaly that results in skin discoloration due to blood vessels that proliferate and form a benign tumor.

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The answer of A _______ is a congenital anomaly that...

Question 11

Which type of hair forms the beard on the faces of males

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A)  Terminal
B)  Lanugo
C)  Vellus
D)  Nonpigmented
E)  PilusF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

The function of melanin in the skin is to

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A)  reduce water loss.
B)  prevent infections.
C)  help regulate body temperature.
D)  protect against UV light.
E)  keep the epidermis soft and pliable.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 13

The part of the hair that extends beyond the skin surface is called the

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A)  shaft.
B)  root.
C)  bulb.
D)  papilla.
E)  alopecia.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Fingernails and toenails start to form in the ______ week of development.

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A)  2nd
B)  3rd
C)  5th
D)  10th
E)  16thF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

When the body is cold and needs to conserve heat,the blood vessels in the dermis dilate to allow for more blood flow in that region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which is not a function of the integument

Accepted Answer

A)  Protection
B)  Water loss prevention
C)  Temperature regulation
D)  Synthesis of cholecalciferol (vitamin D precursor) 
E)  No exceptions;all are functions of the integumentF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Sudoriferous glands and ______ glands are examples of exocrine glands in the skin.

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The answer of Sudoriferous glands and ______ glands are examples...

Question 18

-Which number indicates the eponychium

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  5F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

The growth rate for a scalp hair is about _______ per day for 1.5 to 7 years,and then the hair becomes dormant.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.3 mm
B)  1.3 cm
C)  1/30 mm
D)  1/3 mm
E)  3.1 mmF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Which is the actively growing part of the nail

Accepted Answer

A)  Free edge
B)  Nail root
C)  Nail bed
D)  Nail folds
E)  Nail matrixF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Exam 6: Integumentary System

Severe injuries and burns to the skin result in scars that are

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Which type of hair forms the beard on the faces of males

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From deep to superficial,the order of the strata of the epidermis is

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Immune cells of the epidermis tend to be found in the stratum:

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When the body is cold and needs to conserve heat,the blood vessels in the dermis dilate to allow for more blood flow in that region.

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Which of these are functions of hair A: Sensory reception B: Heat retention C: Pheromone dispersal D: Protection E: Visual identification

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Generally,people have ________ number of melanocytes ______________.

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Melanocyte cytoplasmic processes transfer pigment granules into stratum basale keratinocytes;these pigment granules shield the nuclear DNA from UV radiation.

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Carotene,a pigment that contributes to skin color,is acquired in the body by eating various yellow-orange vegetables.

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-Which number indicates the eponychium

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Compared to the young,elderly individuals have _______ epidermal dendritic skin cells.

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The part of the hair that extends beyond the skin surface is called the

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A _______ is a congenital anomaly that results in skin discoloration due to blood vessels that proliferate and form a benign tumor.

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The growth rate for a scalp hair is about _______ per day for 1.5 to 7 years,and then the hair becomes dormant.

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Which is not a function of the integument

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Fingernails and toenails start to form in the ______ week of development.

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Which is the actively growing part of the nail

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Thinning of the hair is called ________.

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Sudoriferous glands and ______ glands are examples of exocrine glands in the skin.

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The function of melanin in the skin is to

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