Ch 5 – Integumentary System Practice Test
Question 1
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The skin is a ______ membrane.
novella_1389774 A) mucous
B) cutaneous
C) serous
D) synovial
Question 2
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The epidermis is made of
novella_1389774 A) simple squamous epithelium.
B) stratified squamous epithelium
C) simple cuboidal epithelium
D) loose connective tissue
Question 3
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Which of the following does NOT describe the epidermis?
novella_1389774 A) Bottom layer is stratum basale.
B) Contains Langerhans' cells.
C) Surface cells are sloughed (rubbed) off.
D) Contains blood vessels.
Question 4
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The uppermost layer of the epidermis is called the
novella_1389774 A) dermis.
B) stratum corneum.
C) stratum basale.
D) integument
Question 5
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Which layer of the epidermis contains constantly dividing cells?
novella_1389774 A) stratum corneum
B) stratum lucidum
C) stratum basale
D) stratum hypodermis
Question 6
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The water-proofing protein found in the epidermis is
novella_1389774 A) carotene.
B) hemoglobin.
C) melanin.
D) keratin.
Question 7
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Which layer of the epidermis is found only on the palms of the hands and other locations to protect from constant
friction?
novella_1389774 A) stratum corneum
B) stratum lucidum
C) stratum granulosum
D) stratum basale
Question 8
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Which of the following does NOT describe the dermis?
novella_1389774 A) Has dermal papillae.
B) Contains hair follicles.
C) Formed from epithelium.
D) Contains blood vessels.
Question 9
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The dermis is composed of
novella_1389774 A) adipose connective tissue.
B) stratified squamous epithelium.
C) dense irregular connective tissue.
D) simple columnar epithelium.
Question 10
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Bed sores are also known as ___________.
novella_1389774 A) collagenous fibers.
B) stratum corneum.
C) albinism.
D) decubitus ulcers.
Question 11
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Which of the following is NOT associated with a hair follicle?
novella_1389774 A) sebaceous gland
B) arrector pili muscle
C) epidermal cells
D) All of these are associated with hair follicles.
Question 12
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The contraction of this structure causes "goose bumps".
novella_1389774 A) arrector pili muscle
B) hair follicle
C) sebaceous gland
D) ceruminous gland
Question 13
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The sweat glands that open onto the skin surface are called _______ sweat glands.
novella_1389774 A) sebaceous
B) eccrine
C) ceruminous
D) apocrine
Question 14
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The area of rapidly reproducing cells of the nail is the
novella_1389774 A) follicle.
B) nail bed
C) lunula
D) cuticle.
Question 15
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Another term for sweat glands is ______ glands.
novella_1389774 A) sebaceous
B) sudoriferous
C) endocrine
D) ceruminous
Question 16
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Which of the following is NOT a function of sebum?
novella_1389774 A) weakens or kills bacteria
B) lubricates hair and skin
C) helping to cool the body.
D) helps water-proof the hair and skin
Question 17
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What do we call a skin inflammation caused by sensitivity to various chemicals, fabrics, or heat?
novella_1389774 A) eczema
B) mole
C) psoriasis
D) melanoma
Question 18
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What skin disorder is characterized by pink patches covered by silvery scales?
novella_1389774 A) impetigo
B) psoriasis
C) eczema
D) urticaria
Question 19
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Which skin disorder is NOT matched correctly with its cause?
novella_1389774 A) athlete's foot - fungal infection
B) impetigo - viral infection
C) dandruff - accelerated rate of keratinization
D) psoriasis - overactive cell division
Question 20
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Which type of skin cancer is more likely to be malignant?
novella_1389774 A) basal cell carcinoma
B) mole
C) squamous cell carcinoma
D) melanoma
Question 21
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The most common cause of skin cancer is
novella_1389774 A) smoking.
B) exposure to certain chemicals.
C) exposure to UV radiation.
D) exposure to fungus.
Question 22
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A scar is made of
novella_1389774 A) simple squamous cells.
B) adipose connective tissue.
C) white blood cells.
D) collagen fibers.
Question 23
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A burn that extends through the epidermis and part of the dermis is a _____ degree burn.
novella_1389774 A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth
Question 24
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When all the skin has been destroyed and the patient feels no immediate pain, this is a ____ degree burn.
novella_1389774 A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth
Question 25
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Willi burned his entire right leg, the back of his trunk, and the back of his head. Using the "rule of nines", estimate the
percent of his body burned.
novella_1389774 A) 40.5%
B) 45%
C) 36%
D) 27%
Question 26
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Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging of the skin or its appendages?
novella_1389774 A) The skin wrinkles.
B) The hair turns gray.
C) There are more sweat glands.
D) There are less sebaceous glands.
Question 27
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
novella_1389774 A) Temperature regulation.
B) Vitamin D synthesis.
C) Protection from bacterial infection.
D) Blood cell production.
Question 28
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Which of the following is NOT a protective function of the skin?
novella_1389774 A) covering to keep pathogens out
B) sweating to reduce temperature
C) melanin to protect from UV radiation
D) sebum to retard bacterial growth
Question 29
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Which of the following does NOT occur in cool temperatures?
novella_1389774 A) blood vessels dilate
B) shivering
C) sweat glands become inactive
D) arrector pili muscles contract
Question 30
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What is a special case of hyperthermia caused by an infection called?
novella_1389774 A) hypothermia
B) fever
C) goose bumps
D) immunotherapy
Question 31
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Which of the following is NOT a sign of heat exhaustion?
novella_1389774 A) low blood presssure
B) loss of salts
C) high body temperature
D) no sweating