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The Integumentary System Review

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the top layer of the skin called?
a)
Dermis
b)
Hypodermis
c)
Epidermis
d)
Subcutaneous
2.

Nails are made out of _____.

a)

All of the Above 

b)

Terminal 

c)

 Vellus 

d)

Keratin 

3.
Which layer of the skin contains lots of adipose tissue and connects the skin to muscle?
a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Keratin
d)
Subcutaneous
4.

Which type of gland produces oil for waterproofing the skin? 

a)

sebaceous 

b)

 apocrine 

c)

ceruminous 

d)

eccrine 

5.
Skin color is due to a pigment called
a)
Keratin
b)
Melanin
c)
Chromatin
d)
Epithelium
6.
The layer of the epidermis that is capable of dividing is
a)
Stratum basale
b)
Stratum corneum
c)
Stratum lucidum
d)
Stratum spinosum
7.
The epidermis is composed of _____.
a)
stratified squamous epithelium
b)
simple columnar epithelium
c)
adipose tissue
d)
connective tissue
8.

The vascular layer of the skin is the _____:

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Stratum basale

9.
Burns without blisters are most likely what degree of burn?
a)
1st
b)
2nd
c)
3rd
10.

Which skin layer is most superficial?

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum spinosum

d)

stratum granulosum

e)

stratum basale

11.

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

a)

corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale

b)

basale, spinosum, granulosum,lucidum, corneum

c)

granulosum, lucidum, corneum, basale, spinosum

12.

These cells give the epidermis its protective properties

a)

keratinocytes

b)

melanocytes

c)

Langerhans' cells

d)

Merkel Cells

13.
What is another name for the hypodermis?
a)
epidermis
b)
subcutaneous layer
c)
stratum basale
14.

Which letter refers to the hypodermis?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

15.

Which letter refers to the dermis?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

16.

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

a)

keratinocytes

b)

melanocytes

c)

Langerhans' cells

d)

Merkel cells

17.
Nails are made out of what?
a)
All of the Above 
b)
Terminal 
c)
 Vellus 
d)
Keratin 
18.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
a)
Skin
b)
Hair
c)
Nails
d)
All of the Above 
19.
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
20.
Which layer of skin is "A" referring to?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Melanin
21.
This function of the skin allows  the body to retain or lose heat.
a)
body temperature regulation
b)
storage
c)
excretion
d)
absorption
22.
The function that allows the body to eliminate salt, waste, and excess water and heat is :
a)
absorption
b)
excretion
c)
production
23.
To what structure is #1 pointing?
a)
Hair follicle
b)
Hair shaft
c)
Hair root
d)
Epidermis
24.
To what structure is #3 pointing?
a)
Sweat gland and duct
b)
Sweat pore
c)
Arrector pili muscle
d)
Sebaceous oil gland
25.
Where is the thickest skin found on the body?
a)
Soles of the feet
b)
Palms of the hands
c)
Scalp
d)
Elbows
26.
Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?
a)
Skin
b)
Cartilage 
c)
Nails
d)
Hair
27.
Cancer of the bottom layer of the epidermis is called
a)
Malignant melanoma
b)
Basal cell carcinoma
c)
Impetigo
d)
Squamous cell carcinoma
28.
The sweat gland that produces "stinky" sweat is the 
a)
Apocrine gland
b)
Eccrine gland
c)
Sudoriferous gland
d)
Sebaceous gland
29.
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
30.

The epidermis has

a)

blood vessels

b)

no blood vessels

31.

Protects us against ultraviolet radiation

a)

dermis

b)

clorophyll

c)

melanin

d)

hair follicle

32.

Connective tissue, nerve cells, muscle fibers, sweat glands, oil glands, and hair follicles are located in ...

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

subcutaneous layer

33.

Below the dermis layer is the______, a layer of connective tissue that stores fat and helps the body retain heat.

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

subcutaneous layer

34.

Hair follicles usually have _____ associated with them that lubricate the skin and hair

a)

acne

b)

sebaceous glands

c)

sweat glands

d)

nerves and vessels

35.

The inner layers of the _______ contains cells that continually are dividing by mitosis to replace cells that are lost or die

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

subcutaneous layer

36.

Skin produces vitamin D

a)

true

b)

false

37.

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

a)

cuts

b)

scrapes

c)

bruises

d)

burns

38.

Burns can be cause by all of these except _____.

a)

heat

b)

cold

c)

chemicals

d)

friction

e)

smoothness

39.

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

40.

How many burn degrees are there?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

41.

This burn degree affects only the epidermis.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

42.

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

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

e)

5th

43.

This burn degree has blisters

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

44.

What is the largest organ in the human body?

a)

Heart

b)

Lungs

c)

Skin

d)

Intestines

45.

What protects our skin from the sun?

a)

Keratin

b)

Melanin

c)

Sweat

d)

Capillaries

46.

Which is the bottom layer of the epidermis?

a)

Stratum basale

b)

Stratum lucidum

c)

Stratum spinosum

d)

Stratum corneum

e)

Stratum granulosum

47.

Which is the top layer of the epidermis?

a)

Stratum basale

b)

Stratum lucidum

c)

Stratum spinosum

d)

Stratum corneum

e)

Stratum granulosum

48.

Which epidermis layer is clear and thin?

a)

Stratum basale

b)

Stratum lucidum

c)

Stratum spinosum

d)

Stratum corneum

e)

Stratum granulosum

49.

What does the arrector pili muscle do?

a)

Push sweat out

b)

Thermoregulation

c)

Make hair stick up

d)

Waterproofing

50.

What causes blackheads?

a)

Blocked sebaceous glands

b)

Dried sebum

c)

Melanin

d)

Bacteria

e)

All of the above

51.

Which type of sweat gland is found in the armpit?

a)

Sebaceous

b)

Apocrine

c)

Eccrine

52.

Where are sebaceous glands NOT found?

a)

palms and soles of feet

b)

face

c)

they're found everywhere

53.

What is the deepest layer of the dermis?

a)

hypodermis

b)

papillary layer

c)

reticular layer

54.

Where are most pain and touch receptors found?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

55.

Merkel discs and Meissner corpuscles let us feel

a)

light touch

b)

deep pressure

c)

stretch

d)

vibration

56.
Which layer of the skin is made up of fatty tissue?
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hypodermis
d)
hyperdermis
57.
The structure that holds the root of the hair firmly in place.
a)
Hair follicle
b)
Hair shaft
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Sweat pore
58.

Skin color is the result of

a)

The quantity of melanin in the skin

b)

The number of keratinocytes in the skin

c)

The amount of fat in the hypodermis

d)

The number of melanocytes in the skin

59.
What is NOT a function of the skin?
a)
Eliminates Waste
b)
Produces Calcium
c)
Protects Body
d)
Maintains Body Temperature
60.
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
61.
What causes acne?
a)
clogged sebaceous glands
b)
clogged apocrine glands
c)
clogged merocrine glands
d)
clogged sweat glands
62.
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
63.
Which layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles?
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hypodermis
d)
hyperdermis
64.
Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscle
a)
Arrector pili
b)
Apocrine
c)
Eccrine
d)
Sebaceous
65.

What is the correct order of epidermal layers from superficial to deep?

a)

Lucidum, Basale, Spinosum, Corneum, Granulosum

b)

Corneum, Lucidum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Basale

c)

Lucidum, Corneum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Basale

d)

Corneum, Lucidum, Basale, Granulosum, Spinosum

66.

What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft?

a)

Medulla

b)

Cortex

c)

Cuticle

d)

Keratin

67.

The site of nail growth is called the...

a)

lanula

b)

eponychium

c)

nail body

d)

nail matrix

68.

The part of the hair beneath the skin that cannot be seen is called the...

a)

Shaft

b)

Root

c)

Medulla

d)

Follicle

e)

Cortex

69.

The reason your face and body may become red when you exercise is...

a)

Blood vessels in the skin constrict to slow blood flow and retain heat

b)

Blood vessels in the skin expand to increase blood flow and release heat

c)

Blood vessels in the skin burst open to release extra nutrients

d)

The heat made when you exercise "cooks" your skin cells

70.

Which is NOT a function of your skin?

a)

Protecting your body from outside invaders

b)

Regulating temperature

c)

Taking in oxygen

d)

Sensing touch and temperature

71.

Which of the following parts of your body has one of the highest densities of touch receptors?

a)

Your fingertip

b)

Your forearm

c)

The back of your hand

d)

The back of your neck

72.

A doctor who studies skin and skin disorders is called a...

a)

Skinocologist

b)

Skinician

c)

Dermadoctor

d)

Dermatologist

73.

A pimple forms when a ________________ becomes clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria.

a)

Sweat Gland

b)

Sebaceous Gland

c)

Melanocyte

d)

Blood Vessel

74.

What is melanoma?

a)

A type of skin cancer

b)

A type of acne

c)

A type of protein found in your skin

d)

A type of oil produced by the skin

75.

Which of the following increases your risk for having melanoma?

a)

Having darker skin

b)

Being exposed to UV light

c)

Using sunscreen

d)

Being young

76.

The epidermis is made up of how many layers?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

1

77.

Which layer of the skin contains no nerves and blood vessels?

a)

subcutaneous fascia

b)

epidermis

c)

dermis

d)

hypodermis

78.

The hypodermis contains this type of tissue which is another name for fat.

a)

epithelial

b)

connective

c)

sebum

d)

adipose

79.

Gland in the dermis that produces sweat.

a)

sebaceous

b)

sudoriferous

80.

How many small layers make up the epidermis?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

5

d)

10

81.

The innermost layer of skin is

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

stratum layer

d)

hypodermis

82.

The outermost layer of skin...

a)

hypodermis

b)

dermis

c)

epidermis

83.

Function of the adipose tissue in the inner layer of skin functions to...

a)

insulate the body

b)

provide pigment to the skin

c)

help to make collagen and elastin

d)

produce sebum

84.

A white head is a a type of acne that forms when dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria become trapped within one of your pores and the pore remains open.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Medical term that means inflammation of the skin.

a)

dermatology

b)

dermatitis

c)

dermatologist

d)

epidermis

86.
Pertaining to under the nail:
a)
subdermal
b)
subrhytidal
c)
subungual
87.
A keloid is:
a)
pus in the skin
b)
a thickened scar
c)
abnormal condition of dry skin
88.
light colored, half-moon area at the base of the nail:
a)
free edge
b)
cuticle
c)
lunula
89.

What hair layer is affected by chemical treatments to create different shapes or colors?

a)

cuticle

b)

cortex

c)

medulla

90.

Fine hair is usually missing the ______ layer.

a)

cuticle

b)

cortex

c)

medulla

91.

What is the name of the hair follicle base that appears as an inward protrusion?

a)

shaft

b)

bulb

c)

papilla

92.

What is the name for the end of the hair shaft that covers the papilla of the follicle?

a)

shaft

b)

bulb

c)

papilla

93.

The common name for a wart is ______.

a)

callus

b)

blister

c)

verruca

94.

The name for a thickening of the epidermis due to constant pressure is ______.

a)

callus

b)

blister

c)

verruca

95.

The name for a concentration of tissue fluid between the epidermis and dermis, usually due to friction or heat, is ______.

a)

callus

b)

blister

c)

verruca

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