Deck 6: Skin and Membranes

Question 1

The membrane lining the interior of the thoracic cavity is called the

A) visceral pleura
B) visceral peritoneum
C) parietal pleura
D) parietal peritoneum

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The receptor in skin that detects pressure is the

A) Krause end bulb
B) Lamellar corpuscle
C) Meissner corpuscle
D) free nerve endings

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Epithelial membranes do not include

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The membrane covering the organs of the abdomen is called the

A) visceral pleura
B) visceral peritoneum
C) parietal pleura
D) parietal peritoneum

Question 5

The layer that is below the dermis and contains fat and blood vessels is called the

A) dermal papillae
B) stratum germinativum
C) stratum corneum
D) subcutaneous layer

Question 6

The layer of the epidermis that is constantly undergoing mitosis is called the

A) dermal papillae
B) stratum germinativum
C) stratum corneum
D) subcutaneous layer

Question 7

The part of the skin that gives you a unique set of fingerprints is the

A) dermal papillae
B) stratum germinativum
C) stratum corneum
D) subcutaneous layer

Question 8

The membrane covering the lungs is called the

A) visceral pleura
B) visceral peritoneum
C) parietal pleura
D) parietal peritoneum

Question 9

The layer of epidermis that contains cells full of keratin is the

A) dermal papillae
B) stratum germinativum
C) stratum corneum
D) subcutaneous layer

Question 10

Small sacs lined with synovial fluid in joints are called

A) mucocutaneous sacs
B) parietal sacs
C) visceral sacs
D) bursae

Question 11

Which of the following is not a function of the subcutaneous layer of skin?

A) Produces melanin to protect skin from the ultraviolet rays of the sun
B) Stores fat that can be used for food
C) Protects the underlying tissue by acting as a "shock absorber"
D) Helps the body in temperature regulation

Question 12

The visible part of the hair is called the

A) hair follicle
B) hair shaft
C) hair papilla
D) none of the above

Question 13

The membrane lining the interior of the abdominal cavity is called the

A) visceral pleura
B) visceral peritoneum
C) parietal pleura
D) parietal peritoneum

Question 14

The small muscle attached to the hair is called the

A) hair papilla
B) lanugo
C) arrector pili
D) hair root

Question 15

The very fine and soft hair of newborns is called the

A) hair follicle
B) hair shaft
C) hair papilla
D) none of the above

Question 16

The upper region of the dermis containing parallel rows of tiny bumps is called the

A) dermal papillae
B) stratum germinativum
C) stratum corneum
D) subcutaneous layer

Question 17

An example of a cutaneous membrane would be

A) the lining of the abdomen
B) the covering of the lung
C) skin
D) the lining of a joint

Question 18

The outermost layer of the epidermis is called the

A) dermal papillae
B) stratum germinativum
C) stratum corneum
D) subcutaneous layer

Question 19

The part of the hair that begins from a small,cap-shaped cluster of cells is called the

A) hair follicle
B) hair shaft
C) hair papilla
D) none of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is not a mucous membrane?

A) Lining of the respiratory tract
B) Lining of the blood vessels
C) Lining of the digestive tract
D) All of the above are examples of mucous membranes

Question 21

Which of the following is not true of keratin?

A) It prevents excessive fluid loss.
B) It fills cells of the stratum corneum.
C) It helps prevent ultraviolet rays from penetrating the interior of the body.
D) All of the above are true of keratin.

Question 22

Which sudoriferous glands are larger and are found in the axillae and around the genitals?

A) Sebaceous glands
B) Eccrine glands
C) Apocrine glands
D) Endocrine glands

Question 23

A burn involving both the epidermis and the upper layers of the dermis is called a

A) first-degree burn
B) second-degree burn
C) third-degree burn
D) full-thickness burn

Question 24

Which of the following is true of the epidermis?

A) It is the outermost layer of skin.
B) It is thicker than the dermis.
C) It is made up of connective tissue.
D) All of the above are true of the epidermis.

Question 25

The glands of skin that produce oil that lubricates the hair and skin are the

A) sebaceous glands
B) eccrine glands
C) apocrine glands
D) endocrine glands

Question 26

Which of the following is not a function of skin?

A) Protection
B) Temperature regulation
C) Sense organ for the body
D) All of the above are functions of skin

Question 27

Which of the following is true of the dermis?

A) It is the outermost layer of skin.
B) It is thicker than the epidermis.
C) It is made up of epithelial tissue.
D) All of the above are true of the dermis.

Question 28

Which of the following contains cells full of keratin?

A) Epidermis
B) Dermis

Question 29

Synovial membranes are found

A) lining the wall of body cavities
B) covering organs such as the lung
C) covering surfaces of the body that open to the exterior
D) lining the spaces between bones and joints that move

Question 30

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

A) It produces a hormone that regulates growth and development.
B) It covers the inner surface of hollow organs.
C) It anchors organs to each other.
D) All of the above are functions of a membrane.

Question 31

Which of the following is not an appendage of the integumentary system?

A) Hair
B) Skin
C) Nails
D) All of the above are appendages

Question 32

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

A) It covers and protects the body surface.
B) It secretes a fluid that reduces the friction of the beating heart.
C) It lines cavities of the body.
D) All of the above are functions of a membrane.

Question 33

Which sudoriferous glands are very numerous and found over the total body surface?

A) Sebaceous glands
B) Eccrine glands
C) Apocrine glands
D) Endocrine glands

Question 34

The "rule of nines"

A) is a method of determining the severity of burns
B) consists of nine areas of the body, each covering about 11% of the body
C) consists of 11 areas of the body, each covering about 9% of the body
D) both a and b above

Question 35

Burns can be caused by

A) ultraviolet light
B) electrical current
C) fire or hot surfaces
D) all of the above

Question 36

The glands of skin that produce a thick secretion are the

A) sebaceous glands
B) eccrine glands
C) apocrine glands
D) endocrine glands

Question 37

The root of the nail lies in a groove and is hidden by a fold of skin called the

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

Question 38

The glands of skin that produce a thin,watery secretion are the

A) sebaceous glands
B) eccrine glands
C) apocrine glands
D) endocrine glands

Question 39

Which of the following is made of connective tissue?

A) Epidermis
B) Dermis

Question 40

Going from superficial to deep,the layers of the skin would be

A) stratum germinativum, stratum corneum, reticular layer, papillary layer
B) stratum germinativum, stratum corneum, papillary layer, reticular layer
C) stratum corneum, stratum germinativum, papillary layer, reticular layer
D) stratum corneum, stratum germinativum, reticular layer, papillary layer

Question 41

This type of skin cancer is the most common type and originates at the base of the epidermis

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

Question 42

Which of the following is the outermost layer of skin?

A) Epidermis
B) Dermis

Question 43

This type of skin cancer is usually associated with immune deficiencies

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

Question 44

Which of the following is a deeper layer of skin?

A) Epidermis
B) Dermis

Question 45

Connective tissue membranes are made up of only connective tissue.

Question 46

This type of skin cancer is a slow-growing malignant tumor of the epidermis

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

Question 47

This type of skin cancer can develop from benign pigmented moles

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

Question 48

This type of membrane is composed of only one kind of tissue

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

Question 49

Which of the following is composed of epithelial tissue?

A) Epidermis
B) Dermis

Question 50

Which of the following contains melanocytes?

A) Epidermis
B) Dermis

Question 51

Which substance is not found in the reticular layer of the skin?

A) Collagen
B) Keratin
C) Elastic fibers
D) All of the above are found in the reticular layer

Question 52

Which of the following contains nerves that respond to touch?

A) Epidermis
B) Dermis

Question 53

This is not another name for the subcutaneous layer of the skin

A) hypodermis
B) superficial fascia
C) reticular layer
D) all of the above are names for the subcutaneous layer

Question 54

The basement membrane portion of an epithelial tissue membrane is made of connective tissue.

Question 55

The visible part of the nail is called the

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

Question 56

Epithelial tissue membranes are made up of only epithelial tissue.

Question 57

The crescent-shaped white area of the nail is known as the

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

Question 58

Pleurisy and peritonitis

A) occur in the chest cavity wall or the lung surface
B) refer to the inflammation of a serous membrane
C) refer to the inflammation of a mucous membrane
D) both a and b above

Question 59

Most mucous membranes are composed of

A) pseudostratified epithelium or simple squamous epithelium
B) cuboidal epithelium or stratified squamous epithelium
C) simple columnar epithelium or pseudostratified epithelium
D) stratified squamous epithelium or simple columnar epithelium

Question 60

Which of the following contains collagen and yellow elastic fibers?

A) Epidermis
B) Dermis

Question 61

A serous membrane covering the wall of the chest cavity is called the visceral pleura.

Question 62

Melanocytes produce the brown pigment melanin.

Question 63

If the volume of blood to skin increases,the skin will turn pink,a condition called cyanosis.

Question 64

A serous membrane covering the wall of the abdominal cavity is called the visceral peritoneum.

Question 65

The mucocutaneous junction is the area in which skin and mucous membranes meet.

Question 66

The outermost layer of the epidermis is the stratum germinativum.

Question 67

A serous membrane covering the organs of the abdominal cavity is called the visceral peritoneum.

Question 68

The subcutaneous layer contains fat that can be used by the body for energy.

Question 69

Fingerprints come from the layer of the epidermis called the dermal papilla.

Question 70

Serous membranes line body surfaces opening directly to the exterior.

Question 71

Thick synovial fluid lines the digestive system and protects it from physical and chemical damage.

Question 72

Synovial membranes line the spaces between bones and joints.

Question 73

The outermost layer of the epidermis contains cells consisting mostly of keratin.

Question 74

Synovial membranes are made of connective tissue with a thin epithelial surface.

Question 75

Synovial membranes line bursae.

Question 76

Damage to the dermal-epidermal junction can result in the formation of a blister.

Question 77

Both the dermis and epidermis contain layers of tightly packed cells.

Question 78

Exposure to sunlight can increase the production of melanin.

Question 79

The stratum corneum is the layer in the epidermis undergoing constant mitosis.

Question 80

Pleurisy is the inflammation of the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity.