Integumentary System

For which type of lesion would a bandage be most important in order to keep bacteria and other pathogens from entering the body?

• Hives

• Macules

• Ulcers

• Papules

Kathy tried some new makeup and it caused redness, itching, and swelling of her skin for a few days. What condition did she have?

• Acne vulgaris

• Contact dermatitis

• Eczema

• Psoriasis

Which of the following describes a vesicle skin eruption?

• Pus-filled raised sac

• Itchy, raised area with an irregular shape

• Raised, fluid-filled sac

• Flat, discolored spot on the skin

Silvery-white scales are a symptom of which of these disorders?

• Psoriasis

• Acne vulgaris

• Contact dermatitis

• Eczema

Erythema, jaundice, and cyanosis are all types of what disorder of the integumentary system?

• Abnormal pigmentation

• Psoriasis

• Eczema

• Skin eruptions

What is the suspected cause of eczema and psoriasis?

• Bad nutritional habits

• Immune system problems

• Lack of pigmentation

• Excess secretion of sebum

In what layer of the skin is pigmentation found?

• Corium

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Dermis

Which part of the nail produces new cells?

• Nail plate

• Nail bed

• New capillaries

• Nail matrix

What statement is NOT true about hair?

• Hair extends the sense of touch

• Hair insulates the body

• Hair keeps the skin moist

• Hair protects the body

What glands produce an oil that keeps the skin and hair soft?

• Sebaceous

• Follicle

• Sudoriferous

• Integumentary