WorksheetsAnatomy- Chapter 4: Skin & Body Membranes
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which moist membrane type lines all body cavities that open to the exterior?
mucous membrane
cutaneous membrane
epithelial membrane
serous membrane
The serosa lining the abdominal cavity and covering its organs is the:
peritoneum
pleurae
pericardia
pleuritic cavity
Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?
insulates and cushions the deeper body organs
plays an important role in regulating heat loss from the body surface
acts as a mini-excretory system (excretes urea, uric acid, etc)
synthesizes vitamin B12 through sunlight
Which type of damage does the integumentary system protect deeper tissues from?
mechanical damage
chemical damage
thermal damage
all of the above
When interstitial fluid accumulates in the cavity between the skin layers, what develops?
blister
wart
edema
pustule
__________ tissue is deep to the dermis and serves as a shock absorber and insulates the deeper tissues from extreme temperature changes occurring outside the body
subcutaneous
muscle
epithelial
dermal
The fibrous protein that makes the epidermis:
keratin
fibrin
corneum
lucidum
The epidermis has no blood supply of its own
true
false
The outermost layer of the epidermis:
Stratum corneum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
Stratum basale
Shingle-like dead cell remnants, completely filled with keratin in the corneum:
cornified cells
melanocytes
dendritic cells
keratinocytes
Freckles and moles are seen where _________ is concentrated in one spot (a pigment that ranges in colour from yellow to brown to black)
melanin
keratin
fibrin
retinol
People with very dark skin rarely have skin cancer.
true
false
What is the purpose of epidermal dendritic cells?
alert and activate immune system cells to a threat such as bacterial or viral invasion
sense of touch
enhance the gripping ability of the fingers and feet
attract and bind water and thus help to keep the skin hydrated
Fingerprints are papillary patterns which are genetically determined.
true
false
The __________ layer is the deepest skin layer
reticular
papillary
corneal
dermal
Decubitus ulcers caused by restriction of the normal blood supply to the skin are also called what?
bedsores
blisters
tumours
ulcers
Which of the following is NOT a pigment which contributes to skin colour?
melanin
carotene
hemoglobin
chlorophyll
In people who eat large amounts of carotene-rich foods, the skin tends to take on which colour?
yellow-orange
dark brown
red
deep purple
In cyanosis, hemoglobin is poorly oxygenated, and both the blood and the skin of light-skinned people appear what colour?
blue
purple
red
green
What is jaundice?
An abnormal yellow skin tone that usually signifies a liver disorder
Black-and-blue marks that reveal sites where blood has escaped from the circulation
Pale skin indicating anemia
When hemoglobin is poorly oxygenated
Which part of the skin does not have sebaceous glands?
palms of the hands
fingertips
ears
top of the feet
What is sebum?
a lubricant that keeps the skin soft and moist and prevents the hair from becoming brittle
contains chemicals that kill bacteria
product produced by eh sebaceous glands
all of the above
What is seborrhea in infants called?
cradle cap
diaper rash
eczema
psoriasis
The apocrine sweat glands are far more numerous than eccrine glands and found all over the body.
true
false
What is the pH of sweat?
basic: 4 to 6
acidic: 4 to 6
basic: 11 to 13
acidic: 11 to 13
Where are most apocrine sweat glands found?
armpit
feet
hands
mammary glands
Itching, redness, and swelling of the skin, progressing to blistering. It is caused by exposure of the skin to chemicals:
Contact dermatitis
Impetigo
Psoriasis
Fever blisters
The extent of burns is assessed by the:
rule of nines
rule of eighths
rule of ten
rule of sevens
The least malignant and most common skin cancer where lesions occur most often on sun-exposed areas of the face
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Malignant melanoma
Neoplasm
Which of the following is NOT part of the ABCDE rule for skin cancer?
asymmetry
extension
colour
diameter
