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Integumentary System Questions

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The matrix is the nail

a)

bed

b)

body

c)

keratin

d)

root

2.

The structure that is an appendage of the skin is

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

hair

d)

subcutaneous

3.

The hair follicle originates in which layer of the skin?

a)

adipose layer

b)

dermis layer

c)

epidermis layer

d)

subcutaneous

4.

The nerves, blood vessels, and glands are located in which layer of the skin?

a)

adipose layer

b)

dermis

c)

epidermis

d)

subcutaneous

5.

The innermost layer of the skin is the

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

stratum corneum

d)

subcutaneous

6.

The outer layer hair is the

a)

cortex

b)

follicle

c)

medulla

d)

shaft

7.

Which disorder can be prevented by not sharing towels and wearing shower shoes in the locker room?

a)

acne

b)

alopecia

c)

athlete's foot

d)

herpes simplex

8.

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:

a)

dermatitis

b)

melanoma

c)

psoriasis

d)

scabies

9.

Using a nitroglycerine patch to treat heart disease is an example of which function of the integumentary system?

a)

excretion

b)

absorption

c)

protection

d)

storage

10.

The integumentary system is the body's first line defense against harmful substances. This is an example of which function of the integumentary system?

a)

absorption

b)

excretion

c)

protection

d)

storage

11.

The skin condition that is also classified as a sexually transmitted infection is:

a)

acne vulgaris

b)

athlete's foot

c)

herpes simplex type 2

d)

plantar warts

12.

Sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence leading to which integumentary system disorder?

a)

acne

b)

alopecia

c)

eczema

d)

herpes

13.

Which fungal disorder can be prevented by practicing good personal hygiene?

a)

acne

b)

alopecia

c)

athlete's foot

d)

herpes simplex

14.

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:

a)

decubitus ulcer

b)

second degree burn

c)

first degree burn

d)

third degree burn

15.

Receptors for touch, cold, and pain present in the skin are responsible for which function of the integumentary system:

a)

production of Vitamin D

b)

protection from the sun

c)

regulation of body temperature

d)

sensory perception

16.

Skin conditions caused by contact with allergens, frequent handwashing, or exposure to chemicals are classified as:

a)

acne

b)

athlete's foot

c)

dermatitis

d)

herpes simplex

17.

A viral skin lesion that can reoccur after removal is a:

a)

macule

b)

pustule

c)

wart

d)

wheal

18.

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:

a)

first degree burn

b)

dermatitis

c)

decubitus ulcer

d)

third degree burn

19.

The evaporation of perspiration enable which function of the integumentary system?

a)

production of vit D

b)

protection from the sun

c)

regulation of body temperature

d)

sensory perception