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Heartland A&P Integumentary system

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What kind of tissue makes up epidermis?

a)

simple squamous epithelium

b)

stratified squamous epithelium

c)

loose connective tissue proper

d)

adipose

2.

What is the name of layer that contributes to your finger prints?

a)

hypodermis

b)

dermal papillary

c)

epidermis

d)

stratum corneum

e)

arrector pili

3.

The patient presents blisters on her finger after the burn.

What degree of burn could it be?

a)

first degree

b)

second degree

c)

third degree

d)

I don't know

4.

What type of glands are found in your axillary (armpit)

but NOT on your plantar (soles)?

Select ALL that apply.

a)

sebaceous (oil) glands

b)

merocrine (sweat) glands

c)

lacrimal (tear) glands

d)

apocrine (sweat) glands

5.

Which of the following is NOT the function of hair?

Select all that apply.

a)

Vit D synthesis

b)

personal identity

c)

Excretion of wastes

d)

Thermoregulation

e)

Mineral storage

6.

Which of the following cells is correctly matched with the substance that it produces?

a)

fibroblasts-collagen

b)

keratinocytes-melanin

c)

melanocytes-sebum

d)

oil gland cells-keratin

e)

osteoblasts-cartilage

7.

What is the specialized cell found only in the deepest layer of the epidermis?

a)

Chondrocytes

b)

Erythrocytes

c)

Osteocytes

d)

Melanocytes

8.

How do you develop darker skin pigments?

a)

have more number of melanocytes

b)

have more number of keratinocytes

c)

have more amount of melanin pigment

d)

have fewer amount of melanin pigment

9.

The most superficial layer of epidermis

with 15-30 dead keratinized cells, is called

a)

stratum basale

b)

stratum spinosum

c)

stratum corneum

d)

stratum granulosum

10.

What type of tissue is NOT found in the dermal layer?

a)

Smooth muscle

(arrector pili)

b)

stratified squamous epithelium

c)

loose areolar connective

d)

dense irregular connective

11.

What should happen first when you had skin damage with bleeding?

a)

angiogenesis

b)

vasoconstriction

(vasospasm)

c)

granulation

d)

scar formation

e)

vasodilation

12.

Why do you sweat when you have a fever?

a)

to fight off pathogens

b)

to lower your body temperature to prevent protein denaturation

c)

to transport nutrients

d)

to circulate chemicals

13.

Name the structure that connects the epidermis to connective tissue underneath.

a)

fascia

b)

tendon

c)

basement membrane

d)

ligament

14.

What kind of cell makes up the epidermis mostly?

a)

Melanocytes

b)

Dendritic cells

c)

Tactile cells

d)

Keratinocytes

e)

Langerhans cells

15.

The Meissner corpuscle is

a)

A mechanoreceptor in the skin that detects light touch.

b)

A thermoreceptor that senses temperature changes.

c)

A pain receptor in the skin that detects sharp pain.

d)

A receptor in the muscles that detects stretch.

16.

The dermis has all four tissue types.

True or False?

a)

True

b)

The dermis contains only connective tissue

c)

Only three tissue types are present

d)

False

17.

This is ________.

a)

Thick skin in my soles.

b)

Thin skin in my scalp.

c)

Thick skin in my arm.

d)

Thin skin in my palms.

18.

The only epidermal layer in thick skin is called

stratum (a)   .

19.

Which is NOT a function of the skin?

a)

Insulation

b)

Movement

c)

Sensation

d)

Vitamin D Production

20.

The stem cells in the epidermal basale

receive oxygen and nutrient from the dermal layer

via simple (a)   .

21.

Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?

a)

Skin

b)

Cartilage 

c)

Nails

d)

Hair

22.

Where is the thickest skin found on the body?

a)

Soles of the feet

b)

Palms of the hands

c)

Scalp

d)

Elbows

23.

The Integumentary/exocrine system contains which parts? 

a)

Skin

b)

Hair

c)

Sweat glands

d)

all of the above

24.

The 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

25.

Which number indicates the hair shaft?

(a)