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PTA Review - Integumentary

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which are part of the integumentary system?

a)

Hair, skin, bones

b)

Brain, spinal cord, nerves

c)

Hair, skin, nails

d)

Muscles, skeleton, bone marrow

2.
What is the top layer of the skin called?
a)
Dermis
b)
Hypodermis
c)
Epidermis
d)
Subcutaneous
3.
Nails are made out of what?
a)
All of the Above 
b)
Terminal 
c)
 Vellus 
d)
Keratin 
4.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
a)
Skin
b)
Hair
c)
Nails
d)
All of the Above 
5.
Which layer of the skin contains lots of adipose tissue and connects the skin to muscle?
a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Keratin
d)
Subcutaneous
6.
Melanin:
a)
Helps protect skin from UV radiation
b)
Is found in almost every human being
c)
Is responsible for skin color
d)
All of the above
7.
Which layer of skin is "A" referring to?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Melanin
8.
This function of the skin allows  the body to retain or lose heat.
a)
body temperature regulation
b)
storage
c)
excretion
d)
absorption
9.
The function that allows the body to eliminate salt, waste, and excess water and heat is :
a)
absorption
b)
excretion
c)
production
10.
To what layer of skin is letter "B" pointing?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Melanin
11.
To what layer of skin is letter "C" pointing?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Melanin 
12.
To what structure is #1 pointing?
a)
Hair follicle
b)
Hair shaft
c)
Hair root
d)
Epidermis
13.
To what structure is #3 pointing?
a)
Sweat gland and duct
b)
Sweat pore
c)
Arrector pili muscle
d)
Sebaceous oil gland
14.
which type of gland produces oil for waterproofing the skin? 
a)
sebaceous 
b)
 apocrine 
c)
ceruminous 
d)
eccrine 
15.
Where is the thickest skin found on the body?
a)
Soles of the feet
b)
Palms of the hands
c)
Scalp
d)
Elbows
16.
Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?
a)
Skin
b)
Cartilage 
c)
Nails
d)
Hair
17.
Cancer of the bottom layer of the epidermis is called
a)
Malignant melanoma
b)
Basal cell carcinoma
c)
Impetigo
d)
Squamous cell carcinoma
18.
The sweat gland that produces "stinky" sweat is the 
a)
Apocrine gland
b)
Eccrine gland
c)
Sudoriferous gland
d)
Sebaceous gland
19.
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
20.

The epidermis has

a)

blood vessels

b)

no blood vessels

21.
Which of the following homeostatic imbalances is caused by the herpes simplex infection?
a)
cyanosis
b)
cold sores
c)
athletes post
d)
impetigo
22.
The waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis.
a)
Keratin
b)
Melatonin
c)
Melanin
d)
Actin
23.
What gland is responsible for keeping our hair soft and is a barrier for bacteria and fungi?
a)
Sudoriferous
b)
Sebaceous
c)
Melanin
d)
Carotene
24.
What is the name of tube that our hair grows from?
a)
Follicle
b)
Root
c)
Shaft
d)
Sebaceous
25.
What is the condition called when your skin is a yellowish tint?
a)
Jaundice
b)
Albino
c)
Cyanosis
d)
Erythema
26.
Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscle
a)
Arrector pili
b)
Apocrine
c)
Eccrine
d)
Sebaceous
27.
The vasculated area of skin is the:
a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Stratum basale
28.
Which layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles?
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hypodermis
d)
hyperdermis
29.
Oil glands that are found all over the skin, except on the palms and soles, are called _____.
a)
merocrine glands
b)
sebaceous glands
c)
apocrine glands
d)
sweat glands
30.
Which layer of the skin does NOT contain blood vessels? 
a)
epidermis
b)
hypodermis
c)
dermis
31.
What cell produces a protein allows for waterproofing of the skin, nails, and hair?
a)
Keratinocytes
b)
Melanocytes
c)
Merkel (Tactile) Cells
d)
Langerhans (Dendritic) cell
32.
What cell produces a dark brown pigment?
a)
Keratinocytes
b)
Melanocytes
c)
Merkel (Tactile) Cells
d)
Langerhans (dendritic) cell
33.
What layer of epidermis does cell division occur?
a)
stratum lucidum
b)
stratum basale
c)
stratum granulosum
d)
stratum corneum
34.
The oldest cells of the epidermis will be found here
a)
Stratum Corneum
b)
Stratum Basale
c)
Stratum Spinosum
d)
Stratum Granulosum
35.
Which sweat gland creates a sweat that is mostly water?
a)
Apocrine
b)
Sudoriferous
c)
Eccrine
d)
Ceruminous 
36.
a)
First Degree Burn
b)
Second Degree Burn
c)
Third Degree Burn
d)
Fourth Degree Burn
37.
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
38.
A sunburn might be an example of a:
a)
1st degree burn
b)
2nd degree burn
c)
3rd degree burn
d)
4th degree burn
39.
Sweating to regulate body temperature is an example of
a)
negative feedback
b)
positive feedback
c)
a homeostatic imbalance
d)
aging
40.
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
41.
3 is _______ and is what causes goosebumps
a)
meisner corpusle
b)
arrector pili muscle
c)
meisner pili muscle
d)
sebaceous gland
42.
What layer of the of the skin is found only in the palms of yours hands and the soles of your feet?
a)
Stratum granulosum
b)
Stratum spinosum
c)
Stratum lucidum
d)
Stratum basale
43.
A 3rd degree burn affects which layers of the skin?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Epidermis, Dermis
c)
Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis
d)
Epidermis dermis, and cutaneous layer
44.

List the layers of the Epidermis in order from top to bottom.

a)

5,2,3,4,1

b)

1,2,3,4,5

c)

4,5,3,1,2

d)

1,4,3,2,5

45.
The outermost layer of the epidermis that constantly sheds. 
a)
stratum corneum
b)
stratum germinativum
46.
Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by insufficient oxygen:
a)
erythema
b)
jaundice
c)
cyanosis
d)
albinsim
47.
What is the purpose / function of the skin?
a)
protection
b)
temperature maintenance
c)
excretion and sensory reception
d)
all of the choices
48.

Integumentary system can be called as part of the excretory systems.

a)

False

b)

True

49.

Skin is an organ

a)

true

b)

false

50.

Blood vessels in the skin are broken, but the skin is not cut or opened.

a)

cuts

b)

scrapes

c)

bruises

d)

burns

51.

This is the most painful burn.

a)

first degree

b)

second degree

c)

third degree

d)

fourth degree

52.

(mark as many possible answers)

Burns can be cause by:

a)

heat

b)

cold

c)

chemicals

d)

friction

e)

smoothness

53.

When a bruise looks greenish/yellowish, how long can we infer it was made?

a)

a few minutes

b)

some hours

c)

about ine day

d)

several days, maybe weeks

54.

This burn degree affects the layer where the nerves are located.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

e)

5th

55.
What two Systems work together to allow us to work out? 
a)
The skeletal system lifts the weight and the digestive helps me sweat
b)
The mucular system lifts the weights while the integumentary system cools my body by sweating
c)
The skeletal system to cool off and the integumentary system to lift the weights
d)
I use them all for everything
56.
This Part of the integumentary system is used as a tool for precise activities 
a)
tendons
b)
muscles
c)
skin
d)
nails
57.
The function of the your hair is to?
a)
Protect
b)
look good
c)
regulate body temperature
d)
A and C
58.
The main function(s) of the skin is to:___________
a)
hold in water
b)
protect from infection
c)
provide the sense of touch
d)
All of the above
59.

Check ALL facts that are true for the integumentary system

a)

Integumentary system works with the nervous system

b)

Blood volume is regulated in the integumentary system

c)

Vitamin D is produced in the skin

d)

Integumentary system works with the excretory system

e)

Skin is mostly dead

60.
Which type of skin cancer is the least malignant?
a)
Melanoma
b)
Squamous Cell
c)
Basal Cell
d)
All have the same risk factors
61.
The C is the ABCD rule stands for _______.
a)
Clarity
b)
Color
c)
Cut
d)
Composition
62.
This type of skin cancer has only a 50% survival rate.
a)
Basal Cell
b)
Squamous Cell
c)
Melanoma
d)
Both Squamous Cell and Melanoma
63.
Cold sores are caused by a 
a)
fungus
b)
bacteria (staphylococcus)
c)
autoimmune disease
d)
virus
64.
A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black is a___.
a)
mole
b)
nevus
c)
stain
d)
lentigine
65.
A skin disorder caused by accumulation of dead skin cells and oil in hair follicles is 
a)
acne
b)
eczema
c)
cancer
d)
warts
66.
Human papilloma virus causes
a)
warts
b)
cold sores
c)
eczema
d)
rosacea
67.
A person should see a dermatologist if a mole or spot on their skin
a)
is asymmetrical
b)
has uneven borders (edges)
c)
is larger than a pencil eraser, especially if it is growing
d)
all of these reasons
68.
The substance produced by the skin that helps to prevent skin cancer by blocking UV rays from damaging DNA is
a)
sebum
b)
adipose
c)
keratin
d)
melanin
69.
Full thickness burns involve damage to the 
a)
the epidermis, only
b)
the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis
c)
the epidermis and dermis, only
d)
muscle, only
70.
Third degree burns to the face are always considered critical because
a)
the eyebrows and eyelashes might not grow back
b)
ears could melt closed
c)
facial scarring is traumatizing
d)
burning of the airways can cause suffocation 
71.
A person with burns on both anterior and posterior arms would be burned on 
a)
18% of the body
b)
36% of the body
c)
9% of the body
d)
27% of the body
72.
Ringworm is caused by
a)
worms
b)
fungus
c)
a virus
d)
bacteria