Deck 6: Integumentary System

Question 1

Diagram medical terms, labeling the word parts

Answer 1

not answered

Question 2

Which of the following allows the body to detect changes in the environment?

A) Sebacous glands
B) Sensory receptors
C) Cilia
D) Sweat pores

Answer 2

Sensory receptors

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a function of the subcutaneous layer?

A) Cushions underlying organs
B) Lubricates body surfaces
C) Acts as a heat insulator
D) Provides energy

Answer 3

Lubricates body surfaces

Question 4

Medical Terminology

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT make up the integumentary system?

A) Skin
B) Tongue
C) Hair
D) Nails

Question 6

Describe structural organization of the human of the human body

Question 7

What type of epithelium is present in the epidermis?

A) Simple squamous
B) Stratified squamous
C) Pseudostratified columnar
D) Simple cuboidal

Question 8

Identify common pathology related to each body system

Question 9

List major organs in each body system

Question 10

Identify body systems

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT embedded in the dermis?

A) Nails
B) Sebaceous glands
C) Hair
D) Adipose tissue

Question 12

What is the name of the pigment that is responsible for basic skin color?

A) Carotene
B) Collagen
C) Freckles
D) Melanin

Question 13

What are the two layers making up the skin?

A) Epidermis and cuticle
B) Dermis and subcutaneous layer
C) Stratum basale and reticular layer
D) Epidermis and dermis

Question 14

Which of the following provides waterproofing for the skin?

A) Keratin
B) Cerumen
C) Sebum
D) Corneum

Question 15

The papillae of the dermis are responsible for

A) Waterproofing the skin
B) Skin color
C) Fingerprints and footprints
D) Freckles

Question 16

Which of the following are specialized epithelial cells that produce a dark pigment?

A) Fibroblasts
B) Mast cells
C) Melanocytes
D) Phagocytes

Question 17

Define both medical terms and abbreviations related to all body systems

Question 18

Which of the following occurs during keratinization of the epidermis?

A) Cells become filled with keratin
B) Cells move toward the surface
C) Cells become flat and die
D) Cells are sloughed off
E) All of the above

Question 19

Anatomy and Physiology

Question 20

Compare body structure and function of the human body across the lifespan

Question 21

Which of the following body areas have the most sweat glands?

A) Lips and cheeks
B) External genitalia and thighs
C) Neck and chest
D) Palms of hands and soles of feet

Question 22

The function of cerumen is to

A) Lubricate the intestinal tract
B) Produce antibodies
C) Trap foreign material
D) Assist in digestion

Question 23

The outermost covering of the hair is known as the

A) Cortex
B) Cuticle
C) Medulla
D) Papilla

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a function of sebum?

A) Keeps hair and skin soft and pliable
B) Inhibits growth of bacteria
C) Regulates body temperature
D) Prevents water loss

Question 25

Which of the following produces hair?

A) Sebaceous gland
B) Stratum granulosum
C) Hair follicle
D) Sudoriferous gland

Question 26

What happens when the arrector pili muscles contract?

A) Shivering
B) Sneezing
C) Peristalsis
D) Goose bumps

Question 27

The duct of a sweat gland opens to the surface of the skin through

A) A sweat pore
B) A hair follicle
C) A ceruminous gland
D) An arrector pili muscle

Question 28

The part of the hair that is visible is known as the

A) Root
B) Shaft
C) Medulla
D) Cortex

Question 29

Which of the following increases melanocytic activity?

A) Sunscreen
B) Ultraviolet rays of the sun
C) Cold temperature
D) Physical exercise

Question 30

What is needed for the absorption of calcium in the body?

A) Vitamin A
B) Iron
C) Vitamin D
D) Phosphorus

Question 31

The whitish, crescent-shaped area of the nail is known as the

A) Nail root
B) Nail matrix
C) Eponychium
D) Lunula

Question 32

The visible portion of the nail is known as the

A) Nail body
B) Nail root
C) Nail matrix
D) Hang nail

Question 33

Which of the following does NOT occur when there is excess heat in the body?

A) Blood vessels dilate.
B) Heat is brought to the surface of the skin.
C) Sebaceous glands become active.
D) Perspiration occurs.

Question 34

The cuticle of the hair is made up of

A) Melanocytes
B) Keratinized cells
C) Simple squamous epithelial tissue
D) Elastic fibers

Question 35

Which of the following body areas does NOT contain hair?

A) Face
B) Arms
C) Palms of the hands
D) Back

Question 36

Which of the following causes a yellow tint to the skin?

A) Carotene
B) Cyan
C) Collagenous fibers
D) Melanocytes