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WorksheetsIntegumentary System Review
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 53mins
What are the two main layers of the skin?
epidermis and dermis
papillary and reticular
dermis and hypodermis
What glands are responsible for keeping our hair soft and are barriers for bacteria and fungi?
Sudoriferous
Sebaceous
Melanin
Carotene
The vascular layer of skin is the:
The sweat glands that produces a milky yellowish colored sweat are the
Apocrine glands
Eccrine glands
Sudoriferous glands
Sebaceous glands
Which skin layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles?
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
hyperdermis
What causes acne?
clogged or infected sebaceous glands
clogged or infected apocrine glands
clogged or infected eccrine glands
clogged or infected sweat glands
What cell produces a protein that allows for waterproofing of the skin, nails, and hair?
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Merkel (Tactile) Cells
Langerhans (Dendritic) cell
What layer of the epidermis does cell division occur?
Which sweat glands creates a sweat that is mostly water?
Apocrine
Sudoriferous
Eccrine
Ceruminous
Synthesis of vitamin D.
One function of sebum is:
Keeps skin soft and moist
Help to regulate body temperature
Produce vitamin D
Protect skin from mechanical damage
Inflammation of the skin due to irritating chemicals or allergens is called:
Contact dermatitis
Impetigo
Vitiligo
Psoriasis
The function of the integumentary system includes all of these except what?
protection of internal structures
Cooling system
Synthesis of Vitamin A
Excretion of wastes
What types of cells found in the epidermis contain nerve endings that are touch receptors?
Keratinocytes
Langerhans cells
Melanocytes
Merkel cells
What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous
What part of a hair can be seen?
Follicle
Matrix
Root
Shaft
What part of the hair provides cells for new growth?
Bulb
Matrix
Papilla
Root
The two primary layers of the skin in order from INNERMOST to OUTERMOST are
Beginning on the surface of the skin in the region of the thigh, list in order, the layers of tissue a needle would penetrate to reach the hypodermis to inject a vaccine.
3 is _______ and is what causes goosebumps
meisner corpusle
arrector pili muscle
meisner pili muscle
sebaceous gland
In which numbered layer would you find adipose tissue?
10
11
12
9
As cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface,______.
they fill with keratin and die
they divide
their nutrient supply increases
they enter the dermis
The dermis is composed largely of
adipose tissue
blood vessels
dense connective tissue
muscle cells
The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity & covering its organs is known as the
pleura
pericardium
peritoneum
cutaneous
Membrane that is composed of soft areolar connective tissue & contains no epithelial cells at all. Lines capsules surrounding joints.
synovial
peritoneum
pleura
pericardium
Composed of a layer of simple squamous epithelium resting on a thin layer of areolar connective tissue. Lines bodies cavities that are closed to the exterior.
synovial membrane
serous membrane
mucous membrane
cutaneous membrane
Part of the upper dermal region; uneven and peglike projections that "creates" fingerprints
dermal papillae
touch sensors
stratum corneum
deepest skin layer, contains blood vessels, sweat and oil glands, deep pressure receptors
papillary layer
reticular layer
epidermal layer
Which of the following homeostatic imbalances is caused by the herpes simplex virus?
light colored, half-moon area at the base of the nail:
free edge
cuticle
lunule
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. Thought to be triggered by trauma, infection, or stress.
Eczema
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Inflammation
Which of the following is an acronym for the self-monitoring of moles?
RACE
PASS
FAST
ABCD
How do first-degree burns differ from second-degree burns?
First-degree burns only affect the epidermis; second-degree burns can extend into the dermis
First degree-burns are painless; second-degree burns hurt a lot
First degree-burns can extend into the dermis; second-degree burns only affect the epidermis
First degree-burns hurt a lot; second-degree burns are painless
Why can you often not feel third-degree burns?
Because they damage the nerve endings in your skin
Because they aren't very damaging
Because they cause scabs to form
Because they only affect the inner part of your skin
How do you determine the total body surface affected by burns?
ABCD rule
the Rule of Nines
How painful they are
From inner to outer, which is the correct order of a single strand of hair?
cuticle, cortex, medulla
cortex, cuticle, medulla
medulla, cortex, cuticle
medulla, cuticle, cortex
What is the medical term for "cradle cap"?
eczema
dandruff
seborrhea
dermatitis
The three pigments that contribute to skin color are_____________, _____________________, ______________________. Check all that apply.
melanin
keratin
carotene
hemoglobin
You get this skin pigment from eating vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and squash.
melanin
carotene
keratin
hemoglobin
The image is showing, most likely, what type of skin cancer?
none are correct
squamous cell carcinoma
basal cell carcinoma
malignant melanoma
