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Skin Review

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The major organ of the integumentary system is our:

a)

Skin

b)

Nails

c)

Hair

d)

Oil Glands

e)

Sweat Glands

2.

The top layer of the skin is called the _________________.

a)

Dermis

b)

Oil Gland

c)

Stratum Basale

d)

Epidermis

e)

Hypodermis

3.

Which layer contains nerves & blood vessels?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

4.

The Epidermis has how many layers?

a)

5 layers

b)

3 layers

c)

4 layers

d)

7 layers

e)

2 layers

5.

Which are the correct layers of the epidermis from

superficial->deep?

a)

C - L - G - S - B

b)

B - S - G - L- C

c)

C - L - S - G - B

d)

B - C - L - G - S

6.

Which is NOT a major function of the skin?

a)

Vitamin D Synthesis

b)

Protection

c)

Perspiration

d)

Shape & Structure

e)

Insulation

7.

Which of the following is found in the epidermis & are associated with nerve endings in the dermis?

a)

Merkel Cells

b)

Keratinocytes

c)

Melanocytes

d)

Sweat Glands

e)

Oil Glands

8.

From Superficial->Deep, what are the 2 main layers of the skin?

a)

Epidermis & Dermis

b)

Dermis & Epidermis

c)

Dermis & Hypodermis

d)

Epidermis & Hypodermis

9.

What does NOT affect your skins color?

a)

Amount of Keratin

b)

Hemoglobin Levels

c)

Amount of Adipose

d)

Melanin

e)

Carotene

10.

Melanin...

a)

..helps protect skin from UV radiation

b)

...is NOT found in people w/blonde hair

c)

...is responsible only for skin color

d)

...is made when we drink milk

11.

Epidermal cells are shed about every______days.

a)

10

b)

14

c)

28

d)

46

e)

100

12.

Which glands secrete sebum to help keep your skin smooth & soft?

a)

Apocrine Sweat Glands

b)

Merica Sweat Glands

c)

Sebaceous Glands

d)

Keratin Glands

e)

Carotene Glands

13.

This is caused by a complete lack of melanin:

a)

Dermatitis

b)

Alopecia

c)

Albinism

d)

Melanitis

e)

Amelanosis

14.

The layer of the epidermis that is the most mitotic is:

a)

Stratum Basale

b)

Stratum Corneum

c)

Stratum Lucidum

d)

Stratum Spinosum

15.

The glands that produces sweat in areas that stink are the:

a)

Apocrine glands

b)

Eccrine glands

c)

Salivary glands

d)

Sebaceous glands

16.

What is the technical name for the study of skin; including its structure, functions & treatments?

a)

Anatomy

b)

Pathology

c)

Dermatology

d)

Oncology

e)

Neurology

17.

Our integumentary system is made up of:

a)

Skin, Nails, Glands & Hair

b)

Ribs, Lungs, & Heart

c)

Veins & Arteries

d)

Muscles & Hair

e)

Sweat & Oil Glands

18.

What is the main type of cell found in the epidermis?

a)

Melanocytes

b)

Osteocytes

c)

Chondrocytes

d)

Keratinocytes

e)

Erythrocytes

19.

In which layer do you find Melanocytes?

a)

Stratum Basale

b)

Stratum Corneum

c)

Stratum Granulosum

d)

Stratum Lucidum

e)

Stratum Spinosum

20.

In which layer do you find dead Keratinocytes?

a)

Stratum Basale

b)

Stratum Corneum

c)

Stratum Granulosum

d)

Stratum Lucidum

e)

Stratum Spinosum

21.

Nails are made out of:

a)

Adipose

b)

Melanin

c)

Carotene

d)

Keratin

e)

Elastic Fibers

22.

In what area is our fat located?

a)

Hypodermis

b)

Dermis

c)

Epidermis

d)

Nails

e)

Axillary Areas

23.

Which of the following is NOT located in the dermis?

a)

Arteries

b)

Hair Follicles

c)

Sweat Glands

d)

Sweat Pores

e)

Veins

24.

The deeper layer of the dermis is the:

a)

Stratum Basale

b)

Subcutaneous Layer

c)

Reticular Layer

d)

Papillary Layer

e)

Epidermis

25.

The Dermis has how many layers?

a)

5 layers

b)

3 layers

c)

4 layers

d)

7 layers

e)

2 layers

26.

The Skin has how many sub-layers?

a)

5 layers

b)

3 layers

c)

4 layers

d)

7 layers

e)

2 layers

27.

Which of the following is found in the epidermis & is responsible for making our skin's tough protein?

a)

Merkel Cells

b)

Keratinocytes

c)

Melanocytes

d)

Sweat Glands

e)

Oil Glands

28.

Which of the following is found in the epidermis & is responsible for making our skins pigments?

a)

Merkel Cells

b)

Keratinocytes

c)

Melanocytes

d)

Sweat Glands

e)

Oil Glands

29.

Which of these is avascular?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

30.

Which of these is shed every 28 days?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

31.

Which of these is tougher?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

32.

Which of these has more sub-layers?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

33.

Which of these is found closer to the fat?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

34.

The 2 layers of the epidermis that are DEAD are:

a)

Stratum Basale & Corneum

b)

Stratum Corneum & Lucidum

c)

Stratum Lucidum & Granulosum

d)

Stratum Spinosum & Basale

e)

Stratum Granulosum & Spinosum

35.

We shed our dermis every 28 days.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The superficial layer of the dermis is the:

a)

Stratum Basale

b)

Subcutaneous Layer

c)

Reticular Layer

d)

Papillary Layer

e)

Epidermis

37.

Wrinkling are a result in the loss of:

a)

Collagen

b)

Elastic Fibers

c)

Adipose

d)

All of these

38.

"Cytes" means...

a)

Locations

b)

Cells

c)

Tissue

d)

Organs

39.

Sweat functions to:

a)

Regulate Temperature

b)

Excrete wastes

c)

Regulate Temperature & excrete wastes

d)

Insulation

e)

Keep us hydrated

40.

Oil functions to:

a)

Thermoregulation

b)

Excretes water

c)

Keep our skin & hair soft

d)

Increase bacterial growth

41.

Eccrine sweat empties into:

a)

Pores

b)

Hair Follicles

c)

Our blood

d)

Oil Glands

42.

Apocrine sweat empties into:

a)

Pores

b)

Hair Follicles

c)

Our blood

d)

Oil Glands

43.

Sebum empties into:

a)

Pores

b)

Hair Follicles

c)

Our blood

d)

Oil Glands