WorksheetsIntegumentary System Questions
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 19mins
The matrix is the nail
bed
body
keratin
root
The structure that is an appendage of the skin is
dermis
epidermis
hair
subcutaneous
The hair follicle originates in which layer of the skin?
adipose layer
dermis layer
epidermis layer
subcutaneous
The nerves, blood vessels, and glands are located in which layer of the skin?
adipose layer
dermis
epidermis
subcutaneous
The innermost layer of the skin is the
dermis
epidermis
stratum corneum
subcutaneous
The outer layer hair is the
cortex
follicle
medulla
shaft
Which disorder can be prevented by not sharing towels and wearing shower shoes in the locker room?
acne
alopecia
athlete's foot
herpes simplex
Melissa's skin lesion has irregular borders, multiple colors, and is increasing in size. She visited a tanning bed frequently in the past. She should be evaluated for:
dermatitis
melanoma
psoriasis
scabies
Using a nitroglycerine patch to treat heart disease is an example of which function of the integumentary system?
excretion
absorption
protection
storage
The integumentary system is the body's first line defense against harmful substances. This is an example of which function of the integumentary system?
absorption
excretion
protection
storage
The skin condition that is also classified as a sexually transmitted infection is:
acne vulgaris
athlete's foot
herpes simplex type 2
plantar warts
Sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence leading to which integumentary system disorder?
acne
alopecia
eczema
herpes
Which fungal disorder can be prevented by practicing good personal hygiene?
acne
alopecia
athlete's foot
herpes simplex
Courtney works in the kitchen at her dad's restaurant. She is preparing food and drops the hot oil on her arm. Immediately a blister forms. She has a:
decubitus ulcer
second degree burn
first degree burn
third degree burn
Receptors for touch, cold, and pain present in the skin are responsible for which function of the integumentary system:
production of Vitamin D
protection from the sun
regulation of body temperature
sensory perception
Skin conditions caused by contact with allergens, frequent handwashing, or exposure to chemicals are classified as:
acne
athlete's foot
dermatitis
herpes simplex
A viral skin lesion that can reoccur after removal is a:
macule
pustule
wart
wheal
On the first sunny day of summer, Jessica went to the lake and forgot her sunscreen. She returned with redness but no blisters. She has a:
first degree burn
dermatitis
decubitus ulcer
third degree burn
The evaporation of perspiration enable which function of the integumentary system?
production of vit D
protection from the sun
regulation of body temperature
sensory perception
