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Integumentary System Review

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The top layer of the skin is called the _________________.
a)
dermis
b)
oil gland
c)
nerve
d)
epidermis
2.
The coloring in the skin; found in the epidermis.
a)
Melanin
b)
Oil
c)
Perspiration
d)
Pores
3.

What are the two main layers of the skin?

a)

epidermis and dermis

b)

papillary and reticular

c)

dermis and hypodermis

4.
The waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis.
a)
Keratin
b)
Melatonin
c)
Melanin
d)
Actin
5.

What glands are responsible for keeping our hair soft and are barriers for bacteria and fungi?

a)

Sudoriferous

b)

Sebaceous

c)

Melanin

d)

Carotene

6.
What is the name of tube that our hair grows from?
a)
Follicle
b)
Root
c)
Shaft
d)
Sebaceous
7.
What is the condition called when your skin is a yellowish tint?
a)
Jaundice
b)
Albino
c)
Cyanosis
d)
Erythema
8.
Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscle
a)
Arrector pili
b)
Apocrine
c)
Eccrine
d)
Sebaceous
9.

The vascular layer of skin is the:

a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Stratum basale
10.

The sweat glands that produces a milky yellowish colored sweat are the

a)

Apocrine glands

b)

Eccrine glands

c)

Sudoriferous glands

d)

Sebaceous glands

11.

Which skin layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles?

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

hypodermis

d)

hyperdermis

12.

What causes acne?

a)

clogged or infected sebaceous glands

b)

clogged or infected apocrine glands

c)

clogged or infected eccrine glands

d)

clogged or infected sweat glands

13.
Which layer of the skin does NOT contain blood vessels? 
a)
epidermis
b)
hypodermis
c)
dermis
14.

What cell produces a protein that allows for waterproofing of the skin, nails, and hair?

a)

Keratinocytes

b)

Melanocytes

c)

Merkel (Tactile) Cells

d)

Langerhans (Dendritic) cell

15.
What cell produces a dark brown pigment?
a)
Keratinocytes
b)
Melanocytes
c)
Merkel (Tactile) Cells
d)
Langerhans (dendritic) cell
16.

What layer of the epidermis does cell division occur?

a)
stratum lucidum
b)
stratum basale
c)
stratum granulosum
d)
stratum corneum
17.
The oldest cells of the epidermis will be found here
a)
Stratum Corneum
b)
Stratum Basale
c)
Stratum Spinosum
d)
Stratum Granulosum
18.

Which sweat glands creates a sweat that is mostly water?

a)

Apocrine

b)

Sudoriferous

c)

Eccrine

d)

Ceruminous

19.
a)
First Degree Burn
b)
Second Degree Burn
c)
Third Degree Burn
d)
Fourth Degree Burn
20.
What is one function of the integumentary system?
a)
It absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases.
b)
The cells of the epidermis store glucose for energy.
c)
It aids in desiccation.
d)

Synthesis of vitamin D.

21.
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
22.

One function of sebum is:

a)

Keeps skin soft and moist

b)

Help to regulate body temperature

c)

Produce vitamin D

d)

Protect skin from mechanical damage

23.
Cancer of the bottom layer of the epidermis is called
a)
Malignant melanoma
b)
Basal cell carcinoma
c)
Impetigo
d)
Squamous cell carcinoma
24.

Inflammation of the skin due to irritating chemicals or allergens is called:

a)

Contact dermatitis

b)

Impetigo

c)

Vitiligo

d)

Psoriasis

25.
A sunburn might be an example of a:
a)
1st degree burn
b)
2nd degree burn
c)
3rd degree burn
d)
4th degree burn
26.

The function of the integumentary system includes all of these except what?

a)

protection of internal structures

b)

Cooling system

c)

Synthesis of Vitamin A

d)

Excretion of wastes

27.

What types of cells found in the epidermis contain nerve endings that are touch receptors?

a)

Keratinocytes

b)

Langerhans cells

c)

Melanocytes

d)

Merkel cells

28.

What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Subcutaneous

29.

What part of a hair can be seen?

a)

Follicle

b)

Matrix

c)

Root

d)

Shaft

30.

What part of the hair provides cells for new growth?

a)

Bulb

b)

Matrix

c)

Papilla

d)

Root

31.
The dry membrane of the body, which is your skin, is called the 
a)
mucous membrane
b)
serous membrane
c)
cutaneous membrane
d)
synovial membrane
32.

The two primary layers of the skin in order from INNERMOST to OUTERMOST are

a)
dermis, epidermis
b)
epidermis, dermis
c)
hypodermis, dermis
d)
hypodermis, epidermis
33.

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. 

a)
Granulosum, spinosum, corneum, basale, papillary layer, reticular layer
b)
Corneum, spinosum, granulosum, basal, reticular layer, papillary layer
c)
Corneum, granulosum, spinosum, basale, papillary layer, reticular layer
d)
Corneum, granulosum, lucidum, spinosum,  basale, papillary layer, reticular layer
34.

3 is _______ and is what causes goosebumps

a)

meisner corpusle

b)

arrector pili muscle

c)

meisner pili muscle

d)

sebaceous gland

35.

In which numbered layer would you find adipose tissue?

a)

10

b)

11

c)

12

d)

9

36.
This is the most common type of skin cancer and the malignancy begins in cells at the base of the epidermis. These tumors rarely metastasize but may cause wide spread destruction of normal tissue if left untreated
a)
basal cell carcinoma
b)
squamous cell carcinoma
c)
malignant carcinoma
d)
malignant squamous basal cell carcinoma
37.
The dermis is 
a)
vascular
b)
avascular
38.
The largest organ on/in your body is your...
a)
Brain
b)
Intestines
c)
Skin
d)
Lungs
39.
New skin cells are constantly being made at the _________of the epidermis.
a)
Base
b)
Top
c)
They are not made in the epidermis
40.
Both hair and nails are made up of the same type of protein
a)
True
b)
False
41.

As cells are pushed from the deeper portion of the epidermis toward the surface,______.

a)

they fill with keratin and die

b)

they divide

c)

their nutrient supply increases

d)

they enter the dermis

42.

The dermis is composed largely of

a)

adipose tissue

b)

blood vessels

c)

dense connective tissue

d)

muscle cells

43.
Reddish color of the skin caused by burns or congestion of blood in the vessels:
a)
jaundice
b)
cyanosis
c)
erythema
d)
ablinism
44.

The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity & covering its organs is known as the

a)

pleura

b)

pericardium

c)

peritoneum

d)

cutaneous

45.
Membranes that include the cutaneous, mucous, and the serous membranes
a)
epithelial membranes
b)
serous membranes
c)
synovial membranes
46.
Membrane that surrounds the heart is known as the 
a)
peritoneum
b)
pleura
c)
pericardium
d)
serous
47.
Membrane surrounding the lungs is known as
a)
peritoneum
b)
pleura
c)
pericardium
d)
synovial
48.

Membrane that is composed of soft areolar connective tissue & contains no epithelial cells at all. Lines capsules surrounding joints.

a)

synovial

b)

peritoneum

c)

pleura

d)

pericardium

49.

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.

a)

synovial membrane

b)

serous membrane

c)

mucous membrane

d)

cutaneous membrane

50.

Part of the upper dermal region; uneven and peglike projections that "creates" fingerprints

a)

dermal papillae

b)

touch sensors

c)

stratum corneum

51.

deepest skin layer, contains blood vessels, sweat and oil glands, deep pressure receptors

a)

papillary layer

b)

reticular layer

c)

epidermal layer

52.
largely confined to the axillary and genital areas; ducts empty into hair follicles, begin to function during puberty.
a)
eccrine glands
b)
apocrine glands
c)
sebaceous glands
d)
sebum gland
53.

Which of the following homeostatic imbalances is caused by the herpes simplex virus?

a)
cyanosis
b)
cold sores
c)
athletes post
d)
impetigo
54.

light colored, half-moon area at the base of the nail:

a)

free edge

b)

cuticle

c)

lunule

55.

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.

a)

Eczema

b)

Psoriasis

c)

Rosacea

d)

Inflammation

56.

Which of the following is an acronym for the self-monitoring of moles?

a)

RACE

b)

PASS

c)

FAST

d)

ABCD

57.
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
58.

How do first-degree burns differ from second-degree burns?

a)

First-degree burns only affect the epidermis; second-degree burns can extend into the dermis

b)

First degree-burns are painless; second-degree burns hurt a lot

c)

First degree-burns can extend into the dermis; second-degree burns only affect the epidermis

d)

First degree-burns hurt a lot; second-degree burns are painless

59.

Why can you often not feel third-degree burns?

a)

Because they damage the nerve endings in your skin

b)

Because they aren't very damaging

c)

Because they cause scabs to form

d)

Because they only affect the inner part of your skin

60.

How do you determine the total body surface affected by burns?

a)

ABCD rule

b)

the Rule of Nines

c)

How painful they are

61.

From inner to outer, which is the correct order of a single strand of hair?

a)

cuticle, cortex, medulla

b)

cortex, cuticle, medulla

c)

medulla, cortex, cuticle

d)

medulla, cuticle, cortex

62.

What is the medical term for "cradle cap"?

a)

eczema

b)

dandruff

c)

seborrhea

d)

dermatitis

63.

The three pigments that contribute to skin color are_____________, _____________________, ______________________. Check all that apply.

a)

melanin

b)

keratin

c)

carotene

d)

hemoglobin

64.

You get this skin pigment from eating vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and squash.

a)

melanin

b)

carotene

c)

keratin

d)

hemoglobin

65.

The image is showing, most likely, what type of skin cancer?

a)

none are correct

b)

squamous cell carcinoma

c)

basal cell carcinoma

d)

malignant melanoma