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Semester 1 Study Quiz

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which cell type produces a pigment that affords the skin some protection

against ultraviolet radiation?

a)

Keratinocytes

b)

Melanocytes

c)

Dendrocytes

d)

Merkel Cells

2.

Where are sebaceous glands found?

a)

In the digestive system

b)

In the hypodermis

c)

In the dermis

d)

In the stratum corneum

3.

The skin participates in the production of vitamin D when which of the following occurs?

a)

When calcium is present

b)

When signaled by the hormone PTH

c)

When exposed to ultraviolet radiation

d)

When the precursor molecule is produced by the liver

4.

The integument consists of which of the following layers?

a)

epidermis and dermis

b)

epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis

c)

stratum germinativum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum and stratum corneum

d)

stratum corneum, dermis, and reticular dermal layer

5.

Three functions of the skin are to:

a)

Store fat, produce sweat, and receive stimuli

b)

Synthesize vitamin D, excrete bile, and provide a barrier to the entry of bacteria

c)

Produce keratin, assist in the immune response, and produce lymphocytes

d)

Produce melanin, secrete sebum, minimize water loss

6.

Which layer of skin is the most superficial?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

c)

Papillary dermal layer

d)

Stratum germinativum

7.

Another name for oil glands in the skin are. . .

a)

sebaceous glands

b)

eccrine glands

c)

merocrine glands

d)

apocrine glands

8.

Which of the following lists the layers of the integument in order from most superficial to deep?

a)

epidermis, hypodermis, dermis

b)

epidermis, papillary dermal layer, reticular dermal layer

c)

dermis, stratum germinativum, stratum corneum

d)

stratum corneum, stratum germinativum, epidermis

9.

What is one difference between the dermis and the epidermis?

a)

The epidermis is composed of fibrous connective tissue while the dermis is composed of epithelial cells

b)

The dermis is the most exterior layer

c)

The dermis is not part of the skin while the epidermis is

d)

The dermis is vascularized while the epidermis is not

10.

What is the difference between simple squamous cells and simple columnar cells

a)

squamous cells are flattened while columnar cells are taller than they are wide

b)

simple squamous cells are one layer thick while simple columnar cells are several layers thick

c)

simple squamous cells are epithelial tissue while simple columnar cells are connective tissue

d)

squamous cells are flattened while columnar cells are cuboidal

11.

Which of the tissue types below consists of a single layer of cells?

a)

stratified squamous epithelial tissue

b)

glandular epithelium

c)

areolar connective tissue

d)

simple columnar epithelial tissue

12.

What are tendons and ligaments composed of?

a)

Dense connective tissue

b)

Liquid connective tissue

c)

Muscular tissue

d)

Epithelial tissue

13.

The term homeostasis is described by which of the following statements? "The body's ability to . . ."

a)

Respond to a stimulus or stress in a way as to enhance stress

b)

Maintain a relatively constant internal temperature

c)

Respond to a stimulus or a stress in such a way as to reduce stress

d)

Maintain a relatively constant internal environment

14.

Which of the following is not a function of kidney?

a)

Regulation of erythropoiesis

b)

Control of plasma osmolality

c)

Gluconeogenesis

d)

Metabolism of fat

15.

Excretes urine into urinary bladder.

a)

Urethra

b)

Ureter

c)

Renal Pelvis

d)

Minor Calyx

e)

Major Calyx

16.

Stores urine temporally

a)

Urethra

b)

Ureter

c)

Renal Pelvis

d)

Urinary Bladder

e)

Major Calyx

17.
If you were using anatomical terms to describe a location on the femur (thigh bone), you should use 
a)
Cranial and caudal
b)
Proximal and distal
c)
Inferior and superior
18.
This term DOES NOT mean below or farther away from
a)
Distal
b)
Inferior
c)
Caudal
d)
Transverse
19.
Which is the correct structural order?
a)
tissue-cells-organ-organ system
b)
cells-tissue-organ system-organ
c)
tissue-cells-organ system-organs
d)
cells-tissue-organ-organ system
20.
The knee is _______ to the ankle.
a)
proximal
b)
lateral
c)
distal
d)
medial
21.
Toward the back; opposite of Anterior
a)
Superior
b)
Posterior
c)
Inferior
d)
Lateral
22.
Divides body into top and bottom portions (superior-head; inferior-feat)
a)
Medial Plane
b)
Sagittal
c)
Proximal 
d)
Transverse Plane
23.
Which body cavity is located above the diaphragm and is surrounded by the rib cage?
a)
abdominal
b)
pelvic
c)
thoracic
24.

What are the 4 parts of the Integumentary System?

a)

Skin

b)

Hair

c)

Heart

d)

Nails

e)

Sweat Glands

25.

What are the 3 layers of the skin?

a)

Epidermis, dermis, hair

b)

Dermis, hypo dermis, nails

c)

Epidermis, dermis, fatty layer

26.
A major function of skin is protection from:
a)
Abrasion
b)
UV light 
c)
Entry of microorganisms
d)
All of the above 
27.

Which type of cell is found in the hypodermis?

a)

adipose tissue

b)

keratinocytes

c)

Langerhans (dendritic) cells

d)

melanocytes

e)

Merkel cells

28.

The epidermis is composed of what kind of cells?

a)

Simple squamous epithelial

b)

Stratified cuboidal epithelial

c)

Stratified squamous epithelial

d)

Transitional epithelial

29.

The only freely moveable bone in the skull is the ______.

a)

frontal

b)

maxilla

c)

occipital

d)

mandible

30.

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

a)

clavicle

b)

frontal

c)

vertebrae

d)

sternum

31.

Which of the following bones is INCORRECTLY matched with its type?

a)

ribs--irregular

b)

carpals--short

c)

ulna--long

d)

cranial bones--flat

32.

Red bone marrow functions to

a)

produce fat

b)

produce blood cells

c)

store cells

d)

produce new bone cells

33.

Periosteum

a)

C

b)

F

c)

E

d)

B

34.

Area that causes the lengthwise growth

a)

D

b)

F

c)

A

d)

B

35.

Skeletal muscles...

a)

Require energy in order to contract

b)

Require energy in order to relax

c)

Relax when calcium ions are transported into the sarcoplasmic reticulum

d)

All of these

36.

Which type of muscle cell is striated, voluntary and has multiple nuclei located at the periphery?

a)

Cardiac

b)

Smooth

c)

Skeletal

37.

Identify the highlighted muscle

a)

BIceps

b)

Triceps

c)

Oblique

d)

Trapezius

38.

Identify the highlighted muscle

a)

Hamstrings

b)

Quadriceps

c)

Sartorius

d)

Gastrocnemius

39.

Identify the highlighted muscle

a)

Hamstrings

b)

Deltoid

c)

Gluteus Maximus

d)

Oblique

40.

Identify the highlighted muscle

a)

Deltoid

b)

Biceps

c)

Trapezius

d)

Hamstring