Chapter 6 - Integumentary System - Mastery Test

What is the definition of an organ?

• Two or more kinds of tissues grouped together and performing specialized functions

• The basic unit of structure and function

• Specialized cells assembled into layers or masses that have specific functions

• Interacting organ systems

The largest organ in the body by weight is the...

• Cardiovascular system

• Nervous system

• Integumentary system

• Reproductive system

What is the function of epithelial tissue?

• Reproduction

• Cover body surfaces

• Immunity

• Hormonal transmission

The OUTER layer of the skin is the...

• Epidermis

• Dermis

The INNER layer of the skin is the...

• Epidermis

• Dermis

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The mass of connective tissue beneath the inner layer of skin is called the...

• Subcutaneous layer

• Cutaneous layer

• False layer

• True layer

The cells of the skin that reproduce are in the...

• Keratin

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum basale (germinativum)

• Collagen

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Blood vessels supplying blood to the skin are located in the...

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous layer

• Muscle

When a person does not change his or her position for a long time, a _________ may develop

• Pressure ulcer

• Laceration

• Blunt force trauma

• Craniotomy

The symptoms of psoriasis are due to...

There are 2 correct answers

• Increased cell division in the epidermis

• Increased keratinization of epidermal cells

• Impaired circulation to the epidermis

• Separation of the dermal and epidermal layers

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