Integumentary System

Front

The type of glands that open on surface of skin and have a watery secretion are: Options: eccrine sweat glands, apocrine sweat glands , sebaceous glands, both eccrine and apocrine sweat glands, All glands of the skin have this property

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both eccrine and apocrine sweat glands

Front

Which type of glands help to cool the body?

Back

eccrine sweat glands

Front

Which one of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system? Options: protection against abrasion and UV light, regulation of body temperature by controlling blood flow, excretion of small amounts of waste products, vitamin A production with exposure to UV light, detection of heat, cold, pressure, and pain sensations.

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vitamin A production with exposure to UV light

Front

In the figure, the letter F best represents the following options: epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, arrector pili muscle, hair follicle.

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epidermis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Front

When a cancer is said to have metastasized, it means that:

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it has spread to other areas of the body

Front

Functions associated with the skin: fat production, protection against ultraviolet radiation of the sun, vitamin A production, regulation of body pH, vitamin C production.

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protection against ultraviolet radiation of the sun

Front

The layer of epithelium that covers the skin is called the:

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epidermis

Front

This condition is characterized by a thicker-than-normal stratus corneum producing large silvery scales.

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psoriasis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Front

Which type of skin cancer is the most common?

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basal cell carcinoma

Front

Which of the following is NOT a test used to determine if a mole is cancerous? Options: freckles, diameter, border, asymmetry, color

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freckles