In the picture, what gland or cell is indicated by the red star?

In the picture, what gland or muscle is indicated by the red star?

Which skin layer is where mitosis can be observed?

Where on the body would we find "thick skin"?

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!!!

Which of the following lists the stratum of the epidermis from deep to superficial?

Which of the following lists the stratum of the epidermis from superficial to deep?

In which layer of the skin would I find sebaceous glands?

The hypodermis is also referred to as...

Which cells create the pigment that gives skin its color?

Which skin layer is composed of dead cells? (check all that apply)

What layer of the skin is found beneath the epidermis?

deepest layer; attached to the underlying dermis:

the outermost layer; 20-30 cell layers thick; cells are dead skin protection

thin and transparent, clear layer; found only in thick skin

These cells give the epidermis its protective properties

These cells synthesize skin pigment to give skin and hair its color; found in the deepest layer of the epidermis:

macrophages that help activate our immune system

function as sensory receptors for touch

Which layer of the dermis contains pain and touch receptors and epidermal ridges?

Which layer of the dermis is 80% of its thickness, contains collagen for strength, and had flexure lines?

Which of the following gives us our fingerprints?

What contributes to the amount of melanin a person produces?

1. What is the name of the muscle that is responsible for goosebumps?

What layer is represented by letter A?

What layer is represented by letter B?

What layer is represented by letter C?

What letter(s) are pointing at what is considered the skin?

What layer of the skin is shown in the picture?

In the picture of thick skin, what layer is indicated by the red star?

In the picture, what gland, muscle, or structure is indicated by the red star?

In the picture, what gland, muscle, or structure is indicated by the red star?

produces a yellow to brown pigment

produces keratin

What gives skin a reddish tint?

What color(s) does melanin contribute to the skin?

Freckles are actually local accumulations of

The most abundant cell in the epidermis is the

A doctor may detect certain disorders by observing changes in skin color.

Both the dermis and the epidermis are highly vascularized.

Regardless of race, all humans have about the same amount of melanocytes.

The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis with highly viable and mitotic cells.

Hematomas are what is commonly called bruises.

The blueing of the skin, or cyanosis, would be a symptom of a liver disorder.

The skin that surrounds the nail plate is known as the __________.

The whitish, half-moon shape at the base of the nail is known as the __________.

The end portion of the nail plate that reaches over the fingertip is called the _________.

Hair DOES NOT grow on any of these parts of your body EXCEPT---

True or False: The bottom part of your hair follicle is alive.

True or False: The exposed part of your hair (what is visible to your eye) is alive.

Your hair grows out of special tubes called________.

What does melanin do?

wavy hair

gray or white hair

kinky or curly hair

straight, course hair

The hardened keratin structure covering the nail bed is the __________.

The blood vessels that provide nourishment for growth of the nail are found in the __________, which is the nail rests.

The area where the nail plate cells are formed is known as the __________. This is the actively growing part of the nail.

The proximal region of the nail, embedded in the skin.

The reason the nail bed appears pink is the presence of a large number of melanocytes in the dermis below it.

During the resting phase of the hair growth cycle, the. matrix in inactive.

Hair growth is influenced by hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle.

Fingernails are modifications of the dermis.

Eyebrow hair are so much shorter than the hair on your head because eyebrow follicles are only active a few months of the year.

High fevers and emotional stress may cause temporary hair loss.

A child who has been playing in the dirt will often accumulate dirt in the lunula of the nail.

From which of the following does the basic structure of hair and nails form?

Which of the following are tubelike pockets of epidermal cells that extend into the dermis?

Hair thinning can also be called

You can cut your hair without feeling pain because

Course, long hair of the scalp, eyebrows, armpits, and pubic regions are called

Major regions of the hair SHAFT include all the following except

Individual hairs are columns of cells that died after becoming filled with

The muscle that attaches to the hair follicle and causes goose bumps is called?

The function of the hair root plexus is to

When the arrector pili muscles contract

Damage to the __________ of the nail would affect its growth

Split ends are due to

Vellus hair is found

Which one is a function of the skin?

Because Ms. Robinson rock climbs and applies friction to her hands frequently, she has...

Structure L is the _____.

Structure G is the _____.

Label O is which structure?

Label M is which structure?

Which of the following sweat glands secrete sweat over most of body to regulate body temperature?

Which of the following is not a location where hair follicles produce hair?

The brown cells marked F are called ________.

Layer K is which layer of the hair shaft?

Sebaceous (oil) gland

Eccrine Sweat gland

Gland that produces sebum (oil)

Secretes mostly water with traces of other materials

Responsible for shock absorption

These glands are activated at puberty

Stratified squamous epithelium

This type of gland may be found in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet

Mostly adipose tissue

Secretions are stimulated by hormones.

Eccrine sweat glands are larger than apocrine glands and are primarily found in the axillary area.

Because the process of sweating is regulated by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, humans have very little control over the mechanism of sweating.

Ear wax is secreted from a modified apocrine gland and is thought to repel insects

Sweat is usually acidic, ranging from pH values of 4 to 6.

Seborrhea in infants is commonly called cradle cap.

Seborrhea is caused by overactive apocrine sweat gland at birth.

Which of the following is NOT a function of sweat?

The type of glands that secrete earwax in the ears are modified

What type of sweat gland is generally associated with hair follicles in the axillary and pubic areas?

The product of this type of sweat gland includes protein and lipid substances that become odoriferous as a result of bacterial action

Acne is a disorder associated with

The composition of the secretions of the eccrine glands is

Where do we find apocrine glands in the human body?

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

Why can you often not feel third-degree burns?

A person suffered burns to their entire right arm and half their right leg that display red, black colors with the entire dermis damaged. Which statement is correct about their condition?

First degree burns have blisters

When a patient has 3rd degree burns, it means he has burns over approximately one third of his body

Immediate dangers of burns include dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and circulatory shock.

Burns are not considered critical until over 50% of the body has second degree burns.

Burns are considered critical if over 10% of the body has third degree burns.

As we age, epidermal replacement of cells slows ane our skin becomes thinner.

As one gets older, the subcutaneous fat layer diminishes, leading to intolerance of cold.

As a person ages, there is a decrease in the number of melanocytes and Langerhan cells which causes a decrease in the risk of skin cancer.

The rules of nines is helpful clinically in

First degree burns

Burns are classified (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th) on the basis of teh

The ABCDE rule is used to

Which layer(s) develop(s) from the mesoderm?

A burn patient reports that the gray-white burns on her hands and face are not painful, but she has blisters on her neck and forearms and the skin on her arms is very red. This burn would be classified as

The oily substance produced by the fetus's sebaceous glands is called

You stayed out in the sun way too long without sunscreen. Your skin is red and swollen, exhibits blisters, and is very painful. What layers of the skin have been damaged?

The downy covering that is on the fetus during the 5th and 6th month after conception is called

Small white bumps that may be on the forehead or nose of some babies, caused by accumulations in the sebaceous glands are called

What is the first threat to life following a critical burn?

Tissue damage and cell death caused by heat, electricity UV radiation, or chemicals is called

epidermis and upper dermis is damaged, skin has blisters, pain.

burns extend to muscles, ligaments, and bones

only the epidermis is damaged, skin is red and swollen, pain

entire thickness of the skin is damaged, area appears gray-white, cherry red, or black

Which one is not a function of skin.

It is the body's __________________ glands that secretes an oily liquid that naturally moisturizes the skin.

The skin serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection.

Which of the following sweat glands secrete sweat over most of body to regulate body temperature?

You should never handle organic solvents with your bare hands.

When sunlight hits the skin, modified cholesterol molecules convert to vitamin D.

Vitamin D is necessary for our bodies to absorb glucose.

Organic solvents and heavy metals absorbed into the body at high amounts can make you feel ill, but it won't be fatal.

Absorption of lead can result in anemia or neurological defects

Acidic secretions in sweat protects our body with what is called an Acid Mantle

The surface of our skin is slightly basic, forming what we call a Basic Mantle, protecting us from an overgrowth of bacteria on our skin

Oleoresins of certain plants like poison ivy and poison oak can penetrate our skin and cause a rash.

When an individual is exposed to extremely low air temperatures, the blood vessels in the dermis dilate.

Prolonged exposure to the sun induces melanin production, which in turn acts as a natural sunscreen.

Passage of organic solvents through the skin into the blood stream can cause kidneys to shut down or cause brain damage

The epidermis has resident Langerhan's cells whose function is to ingest antigenic invaders and present them to specialized white blood cells.

Secretions from sebaceous (oil) glands soften the skin and hair, but do not help inhibit bacterial growth like the secretions from sweat glands.

Epidermal blood vessels serve as a blood reservior.

When the body starts to overheat, sebaceous glands become more active in an effort to cool down the body.

The most important function of the skin is

Which of the following is NOT a function of skin?

Which of the following is NOT a type of protection the skin provides?

Body temperature regulation is accomplished by

Synthesis of this vitamin is needed for calcium metabolism and occurs in the skin with exposure to UV rays.

The human body can sweat up to

The skin acts as a blood reservoir. It can hold up to how much of the entire blood volume?

Although the integumentary system is a covering, it is by no means simple, and some of its functions include

Which statement correctly explains why hair appears the way it does?

In addition to protection (physical and chemical barrier), the skin serves other functions. Which of the following is another vital function of the skin.

Find the FALSE statement concerning vitamin D.

Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of thinning hair?

Which of the following is a bluish cast of the skin resulting from inadequate oxygenation of the blood?

When diagnosing melanoma, which of the following does C stand for in ABCD?

On a scale of 1-10, 1 meaning 'don't worry about it' and 10 being 'go see a dermatologist immediately', how would you classify this image?

When diagnosing melanoma, which of the following does B stand for in ABCD?

Which is the most common skin cancer?

If there is a mole that has grown and changed over time and the mole is reddish, brown with blue specks, indentations on the edge and 10 mm. Should the person be concerned?

What does "metastatic" mean?

Basal cell carcinoma originates in this layer of the epidermis:

Squamous cell carcinoma originates in this layer of the epidermis:

Caused by a virus

Caused by a fungus

Caused by bacteria

Most tumors that arise on the skin are benign.

The skin can develop over 100 different conditions and ailments.

A risk factor of skin cancers is the disabling of the p53 gene by the overexposure to UV radiation in sunlight.

The ABCDE rule is used to

The most common type of cancer is

There are two types of cancer, one that does not spread and one that does spread to other parts of the body. The one that metastasizes is called

Skin cancer that starts in the lowest level of the epidermis that invades the dermis and hypodermis, that is slow to metastasize is called

If you have a mole that doesn't look the same on all its sides, or whose borders are irregular, you should see a doctor.