Anatomy & Physiology Chapter 6 Review

An organ consists of...

• one variety of each of the four tissue types

• at least four tissues grouped together that function together

• two or more tissues grouped together that function together

• skin and bones

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The human integumentary system includes...

• skin, nails, hair follicles, and sweat glands.

• bones and muscles

• only one type of tissue

• the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer

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As cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface,

• they divide continually

• their supply of nutrients improves

• they die

• they become dermal cells

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Which of the following is NOT correct concerning the skin

• The dermis contains smooth muscle and nervous tissue

• The dermis is usually thicker than the epidermis

• The epidermis is composed of stratified squamous epithelium

• The subcutaneous later is between the dermis and the epidermis

The skin appears yellowish if a person eats too much...

• collagen

• melanin

• cyanin

• carotene

Exposure to ultraviolet light darkens skin by stimulating synthesis of...

• melanin

• cyanin

• hemoglobin

• carotene

The layer of the epidermis that includes melanocytes and a single row of columnar cells that undergo mitosis is the...

• stratum corneum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum spinosum

• stratum basale

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What determines the color of the skin?

• The number of melanocytes in the epidermis

• The amount of melanin that melanocytes produce

• The density of hair

• The thickness of the epidermis

The subcutaneous layer consists of

• epithelial tissue

• areolar and adipose tissue

• epithelial tissue and areolar tissue

• adipose tissue and skeletal muscle tissue

Skin cells play an important role in producing vitamin...

• A

• B

• C

• D

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