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WorksheetsIntegumentary System
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 58mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the upper layer of the skin called?
a)
hypodermis
b)
epidermis
c)
subcutaneous
d)
epicutaneous
2.
What is the name of tube that our hair grows from?
a)
Follicle
b)
Root
c)
Shaft
d)
Sebaceous
3.
Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscle
a)
Arrector pili
b)
Apocrine
c)
Eccrine
d)
Sebaceous
4.
What is the condition called when your skin is a yellowish tint?
a)
Jaundice
b)
Albino
c)
Cyanosis
d)
Erythema
5.
Which layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles?
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hypodermis
d)
hyperdermis
6.
Skin color is due to a pigment called
a)
Keratin
b)
Melanin
c)
Chromatin
d)
Epithelium
7.
The clear layer only present in certain areas of the body is called:
a)
Stratum granulosum
b)
Stratum spinosum
c)
Stratum corneum
d)
Stratum lucidum
8.
A sunburn might be an example of a:
a)
1st degree burn
b)
2nd degree burn
c)
3rd degree burn
d)
4th degree burn
9.
The function of the integumentary system includes all of these except what?
a)
Homeostasis
b)
Cooling system
c)
Synthesis of Vitamin A
d)
Excretion of wastes
10.
What layer of skin produces melanin?
a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Subcutaneous
11.
What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?
a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Subcutaneous
12.
What part of a hair can be seen?
a)
Follicle
b)
Matrix
c)
Root
d)
Shaft
13.
What type of lesion is NOT a secondary lesion?
a)
Bulla
b)
Cyst
c)
Pustule
d)
Scale
14.
What type of lesion is an open sore that causes loss of tissue?
a)
Crust
b)
Erosion
c)
Fissure
d)
Ulcer
15.
Which layer of the skin is made up of fatty tissue?
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hypodermis
d)
hyperdermis
16.
What gland is responsible for keeping our hair soft and is a barrier for bacteria and fungi?
a)
Sudoriferous
b)
Sebaceous
c)
Melanin
d)
Carotene
17.
What is the condition called when skin turns bluish due to lack of oxygen?
a)
Albino
b)
Jaundice
c)
Erythema
d)
Cyanosis
18.
The dermis is
a)
vascular
b)
avascular
19.
The epidermis has
a)
blood vessels
b)
no blood vessels
20.
The largest organ on/in your body is your...
a)
Brain
b)
Intestines
c)
Skin
d)
Lungs
21.
The layer of skin that contains special structures like glands and nerves is the...
a)
Hypodermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Epidermis
22.
New skin cells are constantly being made at the _________of the epidermis.
a)
Base
b)
Top
c)
They are not made in the epidermis
23.
Sweating and shivering are your body's way of regulating _________.
a)
Water loss
b)
Temperature
c)
Hair growth
d)
Vitamin D absorption
24.
In which order do the layers of skin occur from the outside to the inside
a)
Dermis, Epidermis, Hypodermis
b)
Hypodermis, Dermis, Epidermis
c)
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis
d)
Epidermis, Hypodermis, Dermis
25.
The integumentary system is made up of the...
a)
Skin, Muscle, and Bone
b)
Hair, Nails, and Lashes
c)
Nails, Hair, and Skin
d)
3 layers of tissue
26.
Both hair and nails are made up of the same type of protein
a)
True
b)
False
27.
A larger concentration of melanin is a _________.
a)
freckle
b)
follicle
c)
cancer
d)
albino
28.
What layer of tissue contains fat cells?
a)
stratum basale
b)
papillary layer
c)
subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)
d)
stratum lucidum
29.
Reddish color of the skin caused by burns or congestion of blood in the vessels:
a)
jaundice
b)
cyanosis
c)
erythema
d)
ablinism
30.
What layer of the epidermis is 1 pointing to?
a)
Stratum Basale
b)
Stratum Spinosum
c)
Stratum Granulosum
d)
Stratum Corneum
31.
Excessive amounts of carotene can turn you blue.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
Hypodermis connects skin to superficial organs.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
This gland releases an oil known as sebum.
a)
Sebacious gland
b)
Apocrine Gland
c)
Eccrine Gland
d)
All of the above
34.
What is another name for the hypodermis?
a)
epidermis
b)
subcutaneous layer
c)
stratum basale
35.
This is a general term for sweat glands.
a)
cerumen
b)
sebaceous
c)
apocrine
d)
sudoriferous
36.
Epidermal layer of protection.
a)
stratum basale
b)
stratum corneum
c)
stratum granulosum
d)
stratum spinosum
37.
The function that allows the body to eliminate salt, waste, and excess water and heat is :
a)
absorption
b)
excretion
c)
production
38.
To what structure is #1 pointing?
a)
Hair follicle
b)
Hair shaft
c)
Hair root
d)
Epidermis
39.
Cancer of the bottom layer of the epidermis is called
a)
Malignant melanoma
b)
Basal cell carcinoma
c)
Impetigo
d)
Squamous cell carcinoma
40.
A keloid is:
a)
pus in the skin
b)
a thickened scar
c)
abnormal condition of dry skin
41.
light colored, half-moon area at the base of the nail:
a)
free edge
b)
cuticle
c)
lunula
42.
ichthy/o
a)
scaly, dry
b)
skin
c)
fungus
43.
Onych/o
a)
scar
b)
scaly, dry
c)
nail
44.
This is a chronic inflammatory condition that is recurrent, with alternating periods of remission or increased severity. Characterized by red papules that are covered with silvery scales. Lesions are dry, cracked, and encrusted.
a)
Eczema
b)
Psoriasis
c)
Rosacea
d)
Inflammation
45.
Because the skin is capable of absorbing some materials, some medications can be administered by applying patches to the skin. This form of administration is called _______.
a)
Transdermal
b)
Intradermal
c)
Subdermal
d)
Hypodermal
46.
The skin is soft, strong, flexible and elastic in young people because of the presence of _______ in the epidermis and _______ fibers in the dermis.
a)
Albumin, Calcium
b)
Keratin, Collagen
c)
Magnesium, Glucose
d)
Hematocrit, Hemoglobin
47.
This is a contagious, superficial skin infection that is usually seen in young children. Characterized by a yellow crust that forms when the lesions break open. Caused by the strep or staph bacteria.
a)
Chicken Pox
b)
Herpes Simplex 1
c)
Viral Exanthem
d)
Impetigo
48.
Causes itching that becomes intense at night. Caused by the itch mite, which burrows into the skin to lay eggs.
a)
Lice
b)
Ringworm
c)
Scabies
d)
Bed Bugs
49.
What is the primary cause of skin cancer?
a)
Exposure to laboratory radiation
b)
Exposure to direct sunlight
c)
use of chemical products such as makeup
d)
heredity
50.
Cyte is a suffix meaning-
a)
cell
b)
fat
c)
below
d)
above
51.
the layer of the epidermis that consists of only dead cells that have been replaced by keratin is the
a)
stratum basale
b)
stratum spinosum
c)
stratum granulosum
d)
stratum corneum
52.
This disorder is caused by a fungus. Damp socks and shoes and warm, humid conditions favor the organisms' growth. SX include: scaly red rash that typically begins in between the toes. Good personal hygiene can help prevent it.
a)
acne
b)
chicken pox
c)
alopecia
d)
athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
53.
______ degree burns (also known as partial thickness burns) involve the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin. The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.
a)
First
b)
Second
c)
Third
54.
_____ degree burns cause minimal skin damage. They are also called “superficial burns” because they affect the outermost layer of skin. Signs include: redness; minor inflammation, or swelling; pain; dry, peeling skin occurs as the burn heals
a)
First
b)
Second
c)
Third
55.
____ degree burns (full thickness burns) go through the dermis and affect deeper tissues. They result in white or blackened, charred skin that may be numb.
a)
First
b)
Second
c)
Third
56.
A skin condition that occurs when hair follicles plug with oil produced by the sebaceous glands and dead skin cells.
a)
eczema
b)
herpes
c)
impetigo
d)
acne
57.
____ are benign skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of the skin. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They are contagious.
a)
tinea albicas
b)
wheal
c)
macule
d)
wart
58.
_____ is caused by contact with allergens, exposure to chemicals or frequent handwashing.
a)
acne
b)
impetigo
c)
herpes simplex virus Type 2
d)
dermatitis
59.
______ is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in the cells (melanocytes) that produce melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its color. The exact cause isn't clear, but exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or tanning lamps and beds increases your risk of developing it.
a)
eczema
b)
dermatitis
c)
scabies
d)
melanoma
60.
Using a Fentanyl patch for pain to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis is an example of which function of the integumentary system?
a)
absorption
b)
excretion
c)
protection
d)
storage
61.
Dale perspires when he lifts weights. Which function of the integumentary system is this an example of?
a)
absorption
b)
regulation of body temperature
c)
protection from the sun
d)
response to the rain
62.
Another name for baldness is ___.
a)
alopecia
b)
hypertension
c)
gynomastia
d)
absorption
63.
What do we call an animal or person with little to no pigment?
a)
albino
b)
heart
c)
skeptical
d)
ribbon
64.
Which of the following pathology terms is NOT paired with the correct meaning?
a)
eczema: inflammatory skin disease with redness, itching, and blisters
b)
scabies: contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
c)
tinea: fungal skin disease occurring on various parts of the body
d)
impetigo: patchy loss of skin pigmentation
65.
which of the following terms is NOT paired with the correct meaning?
a)
erythr/o: Red
b)
xanth/o: White
c)
melano: black
d)
cyan/o: blue
66.
Flat spot on the skin that can be hyperpigmented or hypopigmented.
a)
papules
b)
macules
c)
vesicles
d)
pustules
67.
Cold sores are caused by a
a)
fungus
b)
bacteria (staphylococcus)
c)
autoimmune disease
d)
virus
68.
Ringworm is caused by
a)
worms
b)
fungus
c)
a virus
d)
bacteria
69.
A benign skin disorder that looks like red or pink patches, or burst blood vessels, that often patients mistake with "blushing"
a)
hives
b)
rosacea
c)
acne
d)
ringworm
70.
The recurring virus infection commonly called fever blisters is known as_____.
a)
psoriasis
b)
herpes simplex
c)
eczema
d)
miliaria rubra
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