JEOPARDY
Tissues and the
Integumentary System
Walker, 2010
Epithelial Epidermis
Skin
Tissue
& Dermis Disorders
Skin
Cancer
Skin
Receptors
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Final Jeopardy
#1
#2
Epithelial Tissue - 100
Epithelial tissue includes
Epithelia and Glands .
Epithelial Tissue - 200
Transitional epithelium is found
in the urinary bladder .
What is its function?
Function =
expansion and recoil
Epithelial Tissue - 300
Glands that secrete hormones
into the blood or tissue fluids,
and are ductless are called…?
Endocrine Glands
Epithelial Tissue - 400
What mode of secretion involves the
product being released from the
secretory vesicles by exocytosis?
Merocrine
Epithelial Tissue - 500
Name the 3 main types of
intercellular connections.
Tight Junctions
Gap Junctions
Desmosomes
Epidermis & Dermis - 100
What makes up your
fingerprints?
Epidermal ridges
Epidermis & Dermis - 200
An epidermal layer found only in
the skin of the palms of the hands
and the soles of the feet is the
stratum lucidum .
Epidermis & Dermis - 300
What are the 2 primary pigments
contained in the epidermis?
Carotene and
Melanin
Epidermis & Dermis - 400
Name 4 functions of the skin.
• Protection
• Excretion (of
salts and water)
• Maintenance (of
body temp.)
• Synthesis of
vitamin D3
• Storage of lipids
•Detection (touch,
temp., pain, &
pressure)
Epidermis & Dermis - 500
Name all of the layers of the
epidermis that are found in
thick skin from deep to
superficial.
Stratum germinativum  stratum
spinosum  stratum granulosum 
stratum lucidum  stratum corneum
Skin Disorders - 100
Which disorder is caused by a
fungal infection on the surface
of the skin that results in the
formation of red, ring-shaped
spots?
Ringworm
Skin Disorders - 200
Name the disorder where the
skin and mucous membranes
react severely to medication.
Stevens-Johnson
Syndrome
Skin Disorders - 300
This non contagious skin disorder is
caused by genetic and environmental
factors forming itchy scaly rashes and
peeling of the skin.
Eczema
Skin Disorders - 400
This disorder is caused by a lack of
protein attachments or
hemidesmosomes that anchor the
epidermis to the dermis causing
severe blistering.
Epidermolysis
Bullosa
Skin Disorders - 500
Which disorder is an
autoimmune skin disease that
leads to a rapid onset of hair
loss?
Alopecia
Skin Cancer - 100
Who is more at risk to develop
skin cancer?
People with fair skin
and/or red hair
Skin Cancer - 200
Which type of skin cancer is the
most deadly?
Melanoma
Skin Cancer - 300
What are the 3 types of skin
cancer?
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamos cell carcinoma
Melanoma
Skin Cancer - 400
Name 3 preventative measures to
avoid developing skin cancer.
1. Wear sunblock
4. Avoid tanning booths
2. Wear a hat and clothing 5. Have your skin checked
that covers your entire by a dermatologist if you
body
notice any irregularities or
changes
3. Avoid going outside
during periods of
intense sunlight (midday)
Skin Cancer - 500
What are the ABCDs of determining
whether a mole should be checked
by a dermatologist?
A: Asymmetry
B: Border shape
C: Color
D: Diameter
Skin Receptors - 100
Skin receptors are found in
which layer of the skin?
Dermis
Skin Receptors - 200
What 2 receptors are
stimulated by heat and cold?
(Be specific!)
Heat = Corpuscle of Ruffini
Cold = Bulb of Krause
Skin Receptors – 300
Which skin receptor is sensitive
to pressure and vibration?
Pacinian
Corpuscle
Skin Receptors - 400
Which skin receptor is very
sensitive to touch and is on
smooth skin?
Meissner’s Corpuscle
Skin Receptors - 500
Which type of skin receptor is
sensitive to touch and
pressure, and is found on
smooth or hairy skin
Merkel’s discs
Final Jeopardy #1
What skin disorder did Mr. Alasti
contract while working out in the
weight room?
Impetigo
Final Jeopardy #2
High sensitivity to touch in areas
such as the lips and fingers results
from what 2 main factors?
Final Jeopardy #2
High sensitivity to touch in areas
such as the lips and fingers results
from what 2 main factors?
A large brain space
devoted to those areas
High density of receptors
in those skin areas