BIO 210 Ch. 5 Quiz

Which of the following lists the epidermal strata in the correct order from outermost to innermost?

• Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum basale

• Stratum basale, Stratum spinosum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum corneum

• Stratum spinosum, Stratum basale, Stratum granulosum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum corneum

• Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum basale, Stratum lucidum, Stratum corneum

What are the functions of the skin?

• Protection, regulation, sensation, and synthesis of vitamin D

• Only protection and sensation

• Only regulation and synthesis of vitamin D

• None of the above

What is the Rule of Nines?

• A method to calculate the area of a burn injury

• A mathematical rule for solving equations

• A guideline for dividing assets

• A principle in music theory

How does the epidermis receive nutrients and get rid of waste?

• Through blood vessels

• Through diffusion from the dermis

• Through sweat glands

• Through nerve endings

Which of the following best describes the layers of the dermis?

• The dermis consists of the papillary layer and the reticular layer.

• The dermis consists of the epidermal layer and the subcutaneous layer.

• The dermis consists of the stratum corneum and the stratum basale.

• The dermis consists of the hypodermis and the epidermis.

What are apocrine glands?

• A type of sweat gland that is found in the armpits and groin area

• A gland that produces saliva

• A gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream

• A gland that produces digestive enzymes

What distinguishes an exocrine gland from an endocrine gland?

• Exocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, while endocrine glands secrete substances through ducts.

• Exocrine glands secrete substances through ducts, while endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

• Exocrine glands and endocrine glands both secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

• Exocrine glands and endocrine glands both secrete substances through ducts.

What is the difference between soft and hard keratin?

• Soft keratin is more flexible and found in skin, while hard keratin is tougher and found in hair and nails.

• Soft keratin is tougher and found in hair and nails, while hard keratin is more flexible and found in skin.

• Soft keratin and hard keratin have no differences in terms of flexibility and location.

Mary Beth has a lovely bronzed skin tone and never seems to be affected by effects of UV light from the sun. What condition might she have and why?

• Albinism

• Vitiligo

• Addison's Disease

• Psoriasis

John the farmer passes out in his field of corn one day. His wife discovers him and notices that his skin color has a blue hue. What might this be indicative of?

• Dehydration

• Cyanosis

• Heatstroke

• Sunburn

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