Quiz about Integumentary System

Question 1

The function of the integumentary system includes all of these except what?

Accepted Answer

Synthesis of Vitamin A

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Homeostasis

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Cooling system

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Excretion of wastes

Question 2

What layer of skin produces melanin?

Accepted Answer

Epidermis

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Dermis

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Hypodermis

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Subcutaneous

Question 3

What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?

Accepted Answer

Dermis

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Epidermis

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Hypodermis

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Subcutaneous

Question 4

Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscle

Accepted Answer

Arrector pili

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Apocrine

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Eccrine

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Sebaceous

Question 5

Skin color is due to a pigment called

Accepted Answer

Melanin

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Keratin

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Chromatin

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Epithelium

Question 6

Question 6.

Accepted Answer

Second Degree Burn

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First Degree Burn

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Third Degree Burn

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Fourth Degree Burn

Question 7

The layer of the epidermis that is capable of dividing is

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

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Stratum corneum

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Stratum lucidum

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Stratum spinosum

Question 8

The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called

Accepted Answer

keratin

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melanin

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carotene

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mucus

Question 9

The function of sebum is:

Accepted Answer

Keeps skin soft and moist

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Help to regulate body temperature

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Produce vitamin D

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Protect skin from mechanical damage

Question 10

Inflammation of the skin due to irritating chemicals is called:

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis

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Impetigo

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Vitiligo

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Psoriasis

Question 11

A sunburn might be an example of a:

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1st degree burn

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2nd degree burn

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3rd degree burn

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4th degree burn

Question 12

Sweating to regulate body temperature is an example of

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negative feedback

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positive feedback

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a homeostatic imbalance

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aging

Question 13

What are the three main layers of the skin?

Accepted Answer

The epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous

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The epidermis, the dermis, and the sebaceous

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The dermis, the sebaceous, and the sudoriferous

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The sudoriferous, the dermis, and the epidermis

Question 14

What gland is responsible for keeping our hair soft and is a barrier for bacteria and fungi?

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous

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Sudoriferous

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Melanin

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Carotene

Question 15

What is the name of tube that our hair grows from?

Accepted Answer

Follicle

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Root

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Shaft

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Sebaceous

Question 16

Which layer of the skin does NOT contain blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

epidermis

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hypodermis

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dermis

Question 17

What cell produces a dark brown pigment?

Accepted Answer

Melanocytes

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Keratinocytes

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Merkel (Tactile) Cells

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Langerhans (dendritic) cell

Question 18

Which type of cell is found in the hypodermis? (aka subcutaneous layer)

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adipose tissue

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keratinocytes

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melanocytes

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Merkel cells

Question 19

Which of the following is in correct order of epithelial tissue from superficial to deep on the calf of your leg?

Accepted Answer

stratum corneum, (stratum lucidum), stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale

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stratum granulosum, (stratum lucidum), stratum corneum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale

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Stratum corneum, (stratum lucidum), stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale

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stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, (stratum lucidum), stratum corneum

Question 20

A 3rd degree burn affects which layers of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis

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Epidermis

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Epidermis, Dermis

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Epidermis dermis, and cutaneous layer

Question 21

The largest organ of the human body is the:

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skin

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liver

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lungs

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heart

Question 22

Why do you turn red when you are hot?

Accepted Answer

The blood vessels dilate to increase blood flow to the skin

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The blood vessels in your skin constrict, reducing blood flow to cool the body

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The blood vessels constrict to increase blood flow to cool the body

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The blood vessels dilate to decrease blood flow to the skin

Question 23

What layer of skin is this

Accepted Answer

epidermis

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Melanin

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dermis

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hypodermis

Question 24

What layer of skin is this

Accepted Answer

dermis

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hypodermis

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epidermis

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pore

Question 25

What layer of skin is this?

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hypodermis

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epidermis

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dermis

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melanin

Question 26

The medical branch of science that deals with the study of the skin, its functions and diseases, is:

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dermatology

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physiology

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anatomy

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histology

Question 27

The blood vessels that provide nourishment for growth of the nail are found in the __________.

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nail bed

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nail body

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nail root

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free edge

Question 28

The average rate of growth of fingernails in normal adults per month is __________.

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1/10"

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1/2"

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1/16"

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1/4"

Question 29

The epidermis is composed of _____.

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stratified squamous epithelium

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simple columnar epithelium

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adipose tissue

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connective tissue

Question 30

The function of the integumentary system includes all of these except what?

Accepted Answer

Synthesis of Vitamin A

Answer

Homeostasis

Answer

Cooling system

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Excretion of wastes

Question 31

What is the top layer of skin called?

Accepted Answer

epidermis

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callus

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dermis

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hypodermis

Question 32

What is the integumentary system made up of?

Accepted Answer

skin, nails, and hair

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ribs, lungs, and heart

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veins and arteries

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muscles

Question 33

These structures are considered part of the DERMIS LAYER - the middle layer of your skin.

Accepted Answer

sweat glands and hair follicles

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nerves, fat, keratin

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protein layers and melanocytes

Question 34

How does sweat cool you?

Accepted Answer

evaporation

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condensation

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invagination

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oder

Question 35

In the picture, what layer is indicated by the red star?

Accepted Answer

Stratum corneum

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Stratum lucidum

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Stratum granulosum

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Stratum spinosum

Question 36

In the picture, what layer is indicated by the red star?

Accepted Answer

Stratum lucidum

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Stratum corneum

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Stratum granulosum

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Stratum basale

Question 37

In the picture, what layer is indicated by the red star?

Accepted Answer

Stratum granulosum

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Stratum lucidum

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Stratum spinosum

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Stratum basale

Question 38

In the picture, what layer is indicated by the red star?

Accepted Answer

Stratum spinosum

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Stratum corneum

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Stratum granulosum

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Stratum basale

Question 39

In the picture, what layer is indicated by the red star?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

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Stratum lucidum

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Stratum granulosum

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Stratum spinosum

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