Deck 7: The Integumentary System and Body Membranes

Question 1

The pleura in the thoracic cavity is an example of a _____ membrane.

A) mucous
B) serous
C) cutaneous
D) synovial

Answer 1

serous

Question 2

Hair growth begins from a small cup-shaped cluster of cells called the

A) hair follicle
B) lanugo
C) hair papilla
D) hair shaft

Answer 2

hair papilla

Question 3

The visceral peritoneum covers the _____ of the _____ cavity.

A) wall; chest
B) organs; abdominal
C) wall; abdominal
D) organs; chest

Answer 3

organs; abdominal

Question 4

Which of the following is not an epithelial membrane?

A) cutaneous
B) mucous
C) synovial
D) serous

Question 5

Which type of membrane contains connective tissue?

A) a mucous membrane
B) a serous membrane
C) a synovial membrane
D) all of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is not an example of an eccrine gland?

A) sweat gland
B) sudoriferous gland
C) sebaceous gland
D) perspiration gland

Question 7

Which statement is not true of the epidermis?

A) It is a cutaneous membrane.
B) It is composed mostly of connective tissue.
C) It is the outermost layer of skin.
D) It contains the stratum germinativum.

Question 8

The skin tans in response to sunlight because of the _____ in the stratum _____.

A) keratin; germinativum
B) melanin; germinativum
C) keratin; corneum
D) melanin; corneum

Question 9

The skin is an example of a _____ membrane.

A) mucous
B) serous
C) cutaneous
D) synovial

Question 10

Which of the following is not found in the dermis of the skin?

A) collagen connective tissue
B) nerve endings
C) melanocytes,which give the skin color
D) sweat glands

Question 11

Which type of membrane lines the space between bones in joints that move?

A) cutaneous membrane
B) mucous membrane
C) synovial membrane
D) epithelial membrane

Question 12

The arrector pili muscle causes

A) alopecia
B) goose pimples
C) lanugo
D) male pattern baldness

Question 13

Which of the following is not a connective tissue membrane?

A) cutaneous
B) mucous
C) synovial
D) Neither A nor B is a connective tissue membrane.

Question 14

The layer of epithelial tissue under the fingernail is called the

A) nail body
B) cuticle
C) lunula
D) nail bed

Question 15

The lining of the mouth is an example of a _____ membrane.

A) mucous
B) serous
C) cutaneous
D) synovial

Question 16

The stratum corneum

A) is composed mostly of dead cells
B) is the innermost layer of the epidermis
C) contains melanocytes that give the skin color
D) Both B and C describe the stratum corneum.

Question 17

A blister forms at the junction of the

A) dermis and epidermis
B) stratum corneum and stratum germinativum
C) dermis and the subcutaneous tissue
D) both A and C

Question 18

Which type of gland secretes oil for the skin and hair?

A) sebaceous gland
B) sudoriferous gland
C) eccrine gland
D) apocrine gland

Question 19

Burns that are characterized by blisters,severe pain,and swelling are classified as ____ degree burns.

A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth

Question 20

Which statement is not true of the dermis?

A) It is a cutaneous membrane.
B) It is composed mostly of connective tissue.
C) It contains the stratum germinativum.
D) All of the above are true of the dermis.

Question 21

What is another term for a pressure sore?

A) plaque
B) scleroderma
C) urticaria
D) decubitus

Question 22

Which of the following is not a function of the hypodermis?

A) helps insulate the body
B) contains receptors for deep pressure touch
C) can be used as an energy source
D) helps protect the underlying tissue

Question 23

Epithelial membranes contain both epithelial and connective tissue.

Question 24

Which is the most common type of skin cancer?

A) squamous cell carcinoma
B) basal cell carcinoma
C) melanoma
D) Kaposi sarcoma

Question 25

Which of the following membranes do not contain epithelial tissue?

A) mucous
B) serous
C) synovial
D) All of the above membranes contain epithelial tissue.

Question 26

A membrane that lines a closed body cavity is most likely a _____ membrane.

A) synovial
B) serous
C) mucous
D) serous or mucous

Question 27

Connective tissue membranes contain both epithelial and connective tissue.

Question 28

Which of the following is not true of apocrine glands?

A) They are skin glands.
B) They are sweat glands.
C) They are found primarily in the axilla and genital area.
D) They are found distributed over most of the body surface.

Question 29

The lungs are covered by the parietal pleura.

Question 30

Which skin infection is caused by a papillomavirus?

A) tinea
B) impetigo
C) warts
D) boils

Question 31

Which skin disorder results from an autoimmune disease?

A) decubitus
B) scleroderma
C) urticaria
D) eczema

Question 32

The rule of nines is used to determine the

A) depth of burns
B) degree of burns
C) body surface area that has been burned
D) both A and B

Question 33

A membrane that lines a body surface that opens to the exterior of the body is most likely a _____ membrane.

A) synovial
B) serous
C) mucous
D) serous or mucous

Question 34

The general name given to mycotic skin infections is

A) tinea
B) impetigo
C) warts
D) scabies

Question 35

The stomach and intestines are covered by the visceral pleura.

Question 36

The skin is considered to be a cutaneous epithelial membrane.

Question 37

The parietal pleura covers the _____ of the _____ cavity.

A) wall; chest
B) organs; chest
C) wall; abdominal
D) organs; abdominal

Question 38

Which is the most serious form of skin cancer that can develop from a mole?

A) squamous cell carcinoma
B) basal cell carcinoma
C) melanoma
D) Kaposi sarcoma

Question 39

The crescent-shaped white area near the root of the nail is called the

A) cuticle
B) nail bed
C) lunula
D) nail body

Question 40

Which skin infection is also called furuncles?

A) tinea
B) impetigo
C) warts
D) boils

Question 41

The bursae contain both epithelial and connective tissue.

Question 42

The stratum germinativum allows injury to the skin to heal rapidly.

Question 43

Both pleurisy and peritonitis are inflammations of parietal serous membranes.

Question 44

The protein keratin gives the dermis the strength and toughness to protect the tissues underneath the skin.

Question 45

Serous membranes line the digestive and respiratory tracts.

Question 46

The loss of melanocytes leads to a condition called vitiligo.

Question 47

The skin is made up of two layers: the epidermis and the dermis.

Question 48

Mucocutaneous junctions are the meeting place of two epithelial membranes.

Question 49

The membranes lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities are both parietal serous membranes.

Question 50

Synovial membranes are connective tissue membranes.

Question 51

The arrangement of the dermal papillae can be used as a method of identification.

Question 52

Port-wine stain birthmarks usually disappear by age 7 with no treatment.

Question 53

A separation of the dermis from the subcutaneous tissue results in a blister.

Question 54

The hypodermis is another term for the epidermis.

Question 55

The dermis contains more connective tissue than the epidermis.

Question 56

The dermis is thicker than the epidermis.

Question 57

Cyanosis of the skin is caused by a loss of melanocytes.

Question 58

Albinism and vitiligo occur because of the same direct cause.

Question 59

Lanugo is the fine hair that a newborn begins to grow at about 3 months of age.

Question 60

The ability of the skin to tan depends on the functioning of the melanocytes.

Question 61

One of the most damaging effects of a major burn is its effect on fluid and electrolyte balance of the body.

Question 62

The contraction of the arrector pili muscle causes the skin to recoil back if it is pulled away from the underlying tissue.

Question 63

The part of the hair that we see is called the hair shaft.

Question 64

Apocrine glands greatly outnumber the eccrine glands.

Question 65

Both keratin and melanin assist the skin in its function of protection.

Question 66

A typical sunburn causes a second-degree burn.

Question 67

The topical application of Accutane is a treatment of acne.

Question 68

Antiperspirants are used to suppress the functioning of the apocrine glands.

Question 69

The visible part of the nail is called the nail bed.

Question 70

One of the causes of acne is the overproduction of oil from the apocrine glands.

Question 71

Sebaceous glands produce an oil-like substance called sebum.

Question 72

Blisters,severe pain,and swelling are characteristics of a third-degree burn.

Question 73

The cap-shaped cluster of cells where hair growth begins is called the hair follicle.

Question 74

The temperature regulating function of the skin can only be accomplished by a high concentration of blood vessels in the skin.

Question 75

Male pattern baldness is a type of alopecia.

Question 76

Eccrine glands contribute to the temperature regulating function of the skin.

Question 77

The fingernails can be used to evaluate whether the blood is carrying enough oxygen.

Question 78

The nail root is hidden because it is covered by a fold of skin called the lunula.

Question 79

The skin more effectively cools the body on drier days than on days with high humidity.

Question 80

Sweat glands of the body include two varieties: eccrine and apocrine glands.