A & P Senior Final Exam SY2023-24

Which of the three (3) main layers of the skin is superficial?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous Layer

The layer of skin that contains special structures like glands and nerves is the...

• Hypodermis
• Dermis
• Epidermis

Which glands are responsible for keeping the skin moisturized, and also adds antimicrobial protection?

• Ceruminous glands

• Sebaceous glands

• Sudoriferous glands

All of the following are functions of the skin, EXCEPT

• Metabolism

• Sensation

• Temperature regulation

• Vitamin D synthesis

Moving from deep to superficial, which is the proper order for the layers of the skin?

• Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis

• Dermis, Epidermis, Hypodermis

• Hypodermis, Dermis, Epidermis

• Hypodermis, Epidermis, Dermis

Functions of the Integumentary system include protection against infection, housing sensory receptors for the sense of touch , and............

• making blood cells

• helps maintain body temperature

• digesting food

• waste elimination

Skin color is due to a pigment called

• Keratin
• Melanin
• Chromatin
• Epithelium

The function of sebum is:

• Keeps skin soft and moist
• Help to regulate body temperature
• Produce vitamin D
• Protect skin from mechanical damage

A sunburn might be an example of a:

• 1st degree burn
• 2nd degree burn
• 3rd degree burn
• 4th degree burn

What part of a hair can be seen?

• Follicle

• Matrix

• Root

• Shaft