Question 1

Stretch marks develop on the abdomen of pregnant women because of stretching and rupture of the

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A)  epidermis.
B)  melanocytes.
C)  stratum corneum.
D)  hypodermis.
E)  dermis.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Melanin is produced only by

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A)  keratinocytes.
B)  Langerhans cells.
C)  melanocytes.
D)  basal cells.
E)  Merkel's cells.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Vitamin C is essential for normal collagen synthesis.If a child suffered from a vitamin C deficiency,which layer of the skin would be most affected?

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A)  epidermis
B)  stratum basale
C)  stratum corneum
D)  stratum granulosum
E)  reticular layer of dermisF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

A subcutaneous injection delivers medication into the

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A)  joint.
B)  dermis.
C)  hypodermis.
D)  muscle.
E)  epidermis.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following represents the correct order of the layers of the epidermis from the deepest to the most superficial?

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A)  stratum basale,stratum spinosum,stratum granulosum,stratum lucidum,and stratum corneum
B)  stratum basale,stratum granulosum,stratum lucidum,stratum spinosum,and stratum corneum
C)  stratum spinosum,stratum basale,stratum lucidum,stratum corneum,and stratum granulosum
D)  stratum lucidum,stratum granulosum,stratum corneum,stratum basale,and stratum spinosum
E)  stratum corneum,stratum lucidum,stratum granulosum,stratum spinosum,stratum basaleF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis.What layer of the epidermis is "B"?
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A)  stratum corneum
B)  stratum spinosum
C)  stratum granulosum
D)  stratum basale
E)  stratum lucidumF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Ringworm is an infection of the skin,hair,and nails caused by a

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A)  parasite.
B)  virus.
C)  inflammation.
D)  bacterium.
E)  fungus.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Bob was completely bald on the top of his head by the time he was 35 years of age.Bob noticed he produced abundant sweat on his head when he exercised.He also noticed that his scalp was no longer oily.Which of the following changes account for the observations? (1) He has fewer functional hair follicles now.
(2) He has fewer functional sebaceous glands now.
(3) He has fewer merocrine sweat glands now.
(4) He has fewer apocrine sweat glands now.

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

Question 9

Excessive shedding of this layer of the epidermis of the scalp is responsible for dandruff.

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A)  stratum corneum
B)  stratum basale
C)  stratum lucidum
D)  stratum granulosum
E)  stratum spinosumF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

When the arrector pili muscles contract

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A)  the body is able to lose heat.
B)  no change is noted on the skin surface.
C)  the hair on your arms and legs begins to curl.
D)  the sweat glands empty their contents onto the surface of the skin.
E)  "goose bumps" form on the skin.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Melanoma can be detected early and treated with the application of a special rule.Which of the following is NOT a test used to determine if a mole is cancerous?

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A)  freckles
B)  diameter
C)  border
D)  asymmetry
E)  colorF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following skin changes is usually associated with aging?

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A)  There is an increase in the number of elastic fibers in the skin.
B)  Skin becomes thicker.
C)  The amount of collagen in the dermis increases.
D)  Loss of subcutaneous tissue contributes to sagging of the skin.
E)  Localized increase in sebaceous glands leads to dry skin.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Sweat

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A)  reaches the body only through the hair follicles.
B)  is not associated with emotions.
C)  contains only water.
D)  is produced by a merocrine or apocrine gland.
E)  is a hypertonic fluid.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

What type of burn appears white or black with no immediate pain?

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A)  second-degree
B)  third-degree
C)  fourth-degree
D)  first-degree
E)  partial-thicknessF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 15

The amount of body area involved with a burn is determined by the

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A)  cause of the burn.
B)  amount of pain.
C)  color of the skin.
D)  rule of nines.
E)  ABCDE rule.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis.What layer of the epidermis is "A"?

Accepted Answer

A)  stratum granulosum
B)  stratum lucidum
C)  stratum spinosum
D)  stratum basale
E)  stratum corneumF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

The layer of epidermis that undergoes mitosis and forms new epidermal cells is the

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

Question 18

Skin color is the result of the

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A)  amount of fat in the hypodermis.
B)  quantity of melanin in the skin.
C)  number of melanocytes in the skin.
D)  number of keratinocytes in the skin.
E)  thickness of the stratum basale.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Impetigo is caused by the bacterium

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A)  Luteus.
B)  Herpes.
C)  Propionibacterium.
D)  Staphylococcus.
E)  Streptococcus.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The length of hair is determined by the

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A)  size of the hair bulb.
B)  age of the person.
C)  length of the resting stage.
D)  angle of the hair root.
E)  rate of hair growth.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 5: Integumentary System

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis.What layer of the epidermis is "A"?

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When the arrector pili muscles contract

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Melanin is produced only by

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Which of the following represents the correct order of the layers of the epidermis from the deepest to the most superficial?

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Which of the following skin changes is usually associated with aging?

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What type of burn appears white or black with no immediate pain?

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Ringworm is an infection of the skin,hair,and nails caused by a

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Excessive shedding of this layer of the epidermis of the scalp is responsible for dandruff.

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Skin color is the result of the

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Stretch marks develop on the abdomen of pregnant women because of stretching and rupture of the

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Impetigo is caused by the bacterium

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Melanoma can be detected early and treated with the application of a special rule.Which of the following is NOT a test used to determine if a mole is cancerous?

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The amount of body area involved with a burn is determined by the

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The layer of epidermis that undergoes mitosis and forms new epidermal cells is the

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-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis.What layer of the epidermis is "B"? )

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A subcutaneous injection delivers medication into the

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Vitamin C is essential for normal collagen synthesis.If a child suffered from a vitamin C deficiency,which layer of the skin would be most affected?

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The length of hair is determined by the

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Sweat

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Exam 5: Integumentary System

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis.What layer of the epidermis is "A"?

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When the arrector pili muscles contract

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Melanin is produced only by

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Which of the following represents the correct order of the layers of the epidermis from the deepest to the most superficial?

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Which of the following skin changes is usually associated with aging?

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What type of burn appears white or black with no immediate pain?

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Ringworm is an infection of the skin,hair,and nails caused by a

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Excessive shedding of this layer of the epidermis of the scalp is responsible for dandruff.

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Skin color is the result of the

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Stretch marks develop on the abdomen of pregnant women because of stretching and rupture of the

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Impetigo is caused by the bacterium

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Melanoma can be detected early and treated with the application of a special rule.Which of the following is NOT a test used to determine if a mole is cancerous?

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The amount of body area involved with a burn is determined by the

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The layer of epidermis that undergoes mitosis and forms new epidermal cells is the

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-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis.What layer of the epidermis is "B"? )

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A subcutaneous injection delivers medication into the

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Vitamin C is essential for normal collagen synthesis.If a child suffered from a vitamin C deficiency,which layer of the skin would be most affected?

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The length of hair is determined by the

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Sweat

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