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Integument Review

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Type of gland that secretes products into a duct that opens to the surface.
a)
endocrine
b)
exocrine
2.

The accessory structures of the integument include the

a)

blood vessels, glands, muscles, and nerves

b)

Merkel cells, lamellated corpuscles, and tactile corpuscles

c)

hair, skin and nails

d)

hair follicles, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands

3.

The two types of exocrine glands in the skin are

a)

merocrine and sweat glands

b)

sebaceous and sweat glands

c)

apocrine and sweat glands

d)

eccrine and sweat glands

4.
In the picture, what layer is indicated by the red star?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Hypodermis
c)
Arrector pili
d)
Follicle
5.
In the picture, what layer is indicated by the red star?
a)
Dermis
b)
Sweat Glands
c)
Epidermis
d)
Hypodermis
6.

What is the first layer of the skin?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Locodermis

7.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

a)

Produces vitamin D precursors

b)

Provides sensory information (ex. hot/cold, pressure, pain)

c)

Protects against UV light and pathogens

d)

Absorbs nutrients and water

8.

These cells give the epidermis its protective properties

a)

keratinocytes

b)

melanocytes

c)

Langerhans' cells

d)

Merkel Cells

9.
What is another name for the hypodermis?
a)
epidermis
b)
subcutaneous layer
c)
stratum basale
10.
Which sweat gland creates a sweat that is mostly water?
a)
Apocrine
b)
Sudoriferous
c)
Eccrine
d)
Ceruminous 
11.

Match the following

a)

Dermis

1.

Deep layer of the skin

b)

Epidermis

2.

Superficial layer of the skin

c)

Hypodermis

3.

Also known as subcutaneous tissue

12.

What is produced in the epidermis that offers protection from UV radiation?

a)

Adipose tissue

b)

Keratin

c)

Melanin

d)

Hypodermis

13.

Which is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

a)

protection

b)

regulate body temperature

c)

excretion

d)

bone growth

e)

prevent water loss

14.

Which of the following words means, lacks blood supply?

a)

serosa

b)

avascular

c)

cell lysis

d)

vascular

15.

How many strata does the epidermis have?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

16.

The deepest strata of the epidermis is called the ________.

a)

lucidum

b)

corneum

c)

granulosum

d)

basal

17.

Which skin layer is vascular?

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

stratum corneum

d)

none of them

18.

What gives the epidermis strength?

a)

collagen

b)

keratin

c)

dense connective tissue

d)

melanin

19.

Which of the following tissues or proteins would not be found in the dermis?

a)

elastin

b)

adipose tissue

c)

collagen

d)

dense connective tissue

20.

How many layers does the dermis have?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

21.

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

a)

epithelial tissue is found in the epidermis

b)

hypodermis contains loose connective tissue

c)

keratin is produced by melanocytes

d)

skin grows through mitosis in the stratum basal layer

22.

The epidermis is comprised of mostly ___.

a)

simple cuboidal

b)

simple squamous

c)

stratified squamous

d)

stratified cuboidal

23.
The oldest cells of the epidermis will be found here
a)
Stratum Corneum
b)
Stratum Basale
c)
Stratum Spinosum
d)
Stratum Granulosum
24.
What layer of epidermis does mitotic division occur?
a)
stratum lucidum
b)
stratum basale
c)
stratum granulosum
d)
stratum corneum
25.
Identify the cell responsible for creating the colored pigment melanin.
a)
Keratinocyte
b)
Stem Cell
c)
Melanocyte
d)
Follicle
26.
Which layer of skin is the thickest?
a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Cutaneous
27.
This layer of the skin contains larger blood vessels and adipose (fat storage).
a)
Dermins
b)
Epidermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Cutaneous
28.
This layer of the skin is made almost entirely out of dead skin cells.
a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Cutaneous
29.
Which layer of the epidermis produces new skin cells?
a)
stratum basale
b)
stratum granulosum
c)
stratum corneum
d)
stratum lucidum
30.
Which layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles?
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hypodermis
d)
hyperdermis
31.
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
32.
Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin?
a)
A
b)
E
c)
K
d)
D
33.
Sebaceous glands secrete an oil for hair and skin called:
a)
keratin
b)
melanin
c)
cerumen
d)
sebum
34.

Hair, nails, and the epidermis are made out of what?

a)

All of the Above

b)

Collagen

c)

Keratin

35.
What is the correct order of the skin layers, superficial to deep? 
a)
hypodermis, dermis, epidermis
b)
dermis, epidermis, hypodermis
c)
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
d)
epidermis, hypodermis, dermis
36.
What is the function of the lunula?
a)
to make epidermal cells
b)
to make hair cells
c)
to make nail cells
d)
to make gland cells
37.
To what structure is #4 pointing?
a)
Sweat gland and duct
b)
Sweat pore
c)
Arrector pili muscle
d)
Sebaceous oil gland
38.
The ____________ is the body’s largest organ and accounts for 15% of body weight.
a)
A. Heart
b)
B. Air
c)
C. Lymphatic
d)
D. Skin
39.

Hair grows from _______ located in the skin.

a)

Hair Roots

b)

Hair Follicles

c)

Hair Stems

d)

Oil Glands

40.

The epidermal layers from SUPERFICIAL to DEEP are...

a)

Corneum, Lucidum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Basale

b)

Basale, Spinosum, Granulosum, Lucidum, Corneum

c)

Corneum, Lucidum, Spinosum, Granulosum, Basale

d)

Corneum, Granulosum, Lucidum, Spinosum, Basale

e)

Lucidum, Corneum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Basale

41.
What layer of the epidermis is 1 pointing to?
a)
Stratum Basale
b)
Stratum Spinosum
c)
Stratum Granulosum
d)
Stratum Corneum
42.

What is the structure labeled #3?

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

papillary layer

d)

reticular layer

e)

hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)

43.

What is the structure labeled #4?

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

papillary layer

d)

reticular layer

e)

hypodermis (subcutaneous layer)

44.
Identify structure 10
a)
sebaceous gland
b)
arrector pili muscle
c)
sweat gland
d)
nerve fiber
45.

Layer B is likely the Stratum ______.

a)

Corneum

b)

Granulosum

c)

Lucidum

d)

Spinosum

e)

Basale

46.

Layer A is likely the Stratum ______.

a)

Corneum

b)

Granulosum

c)

Lucidum

d)

Spinosum

e)

Basale

47.

Layer C is likely the Stratum ______.

a)

Corneum

b)

Granulosum

c)

Lucidum

d)

Spinosum

e)

Basale

48.

Layer D is likely the Stratum ______.

a)

Corneum

b)

Granulosum

c)

Lucidum

d)

Spinosum

e)

Basale

49.

Layer E is likely the Stratum ______.

a)

Corneum

b)

Granulosum

c)

Lucidum

d)

Spinosum

e)

Basale

50.

The star is showing/ indicating the hair (a)   .

51.

The blue star is labeling a ______.

a)

Dermal Papillae

b)

Epidermal Papillae

c)

Dermal Follicle

d)

Dermal Secretory Cell

52.

The blue star is labeling the (a)   .

53.

The primary function of sensible perspiration is to

a)

get rid of wastes

b)

protect the skin from dryness

c)

maintain electrolyte balance

d)

reduce body temperature

54.

The two major components of the dermis are the

a)

superficial fascia and cutaneous membrane

b)

epidermis and hypodermis

c)

papillary layer and reticular layer

d)

stratum germinativum and stratum corneum

55.

How long does it take for a 'newly' divided epidermis cell to make it to the surface of the skin?

a)

About 4 weeks

b)

About 4 day

c)

About 4 months

d)

About TWO WEEKS.

56.

The purpose of SEBUM is to...

a)

Soften the skin

b)

Waterproof the skin

c)

Protect your skin against UV Rays

d)

Help your skin produce a 'certain vitamin'.

e)

Cool your skin when you are hot, insulate when you are cool.

57.

Thin skin, like in eyelids, lacks which epidermis layer?

a)

Lucidum

b)

Basale

c)

Granulosum

d)

Spinosum

e)

Corneum

58.

The function of the 'vitamin produced' by the skin, in coordination with the sun, helps with...

a)

Calcium and Phosphorus Absorption in the Small Intestines.

b)

Melanin production in the dermis/epidermis.

c)

Production of sebum.

d)

Production of sweat.

e)

Production of new epidermis cells.

59.

Which type of sweat gland is found in the arm pits and produces a funky odor?

a)

merocrine

b)

apocrine

c)

sebaceous

d)

holocrine

60.

Which of these events occur as a result of a decrease in body temperature?

a)

sweat is produced

b)

nails and hair grow

c)

contraction of arrector pili muscles

d)

oil is produced

61.

The structure that holds the hair firmly in place is the _____.

a)

hair follicle

b)

hair shaft

c)

arrector pili muscle

d)

sebaceous gland

62.

What structure is number 5 pointing to?

a)

nerve fiber

b)

hair follicle

c)

sebaceous gland

d)

sweat gland

63.

Nail production occurs at the _____.

a)

free edge

b)

nail bed

c)

nail body

d)

nail root

64.

The nail body covers the _____.

a)

lunula

b)

nail root

c)

nail bed

d)

free edge

65.
The pigment that provides brown or black color to hair is _____.
a)
ionic
b)
eumelanin
c)
pheomelanin
d)
telogen
66.
What pigment in hair provides natural colors ranging from red and ginger to yellow and blond tones?
a)
Eumelanin
b)
Neuromelanin
c)
Pheomelanin
d)
Keratin
67.
What type of hair is short, fine, unpigmented, and downy?
a)
Vellus hair
b)
Terminal hair
c)
Androgenic hair
d)
Feathered hair
68.
What is the cross-section shape of curly hair?
a)

Flat

b)
Round
c)
Rectangular
d)
Oval
69.

The arrector pili muscle causes:

a)

a faster hair growth

b)

the hair to stand on end

c)

slower hair growth

d)

the hair to lay flat and close to the head

70.



(a)  

71.



(a)  

72.

This layer of the epidermis (a stratum) is found only on the palms and the soles of your feet. It is an extra thicker layer to protect those highly used areas.

a)

corneum

b)

lucidium

c)

granulosum

d)

spinulosum

73.

These specialized cells work with the immune and nervous system to fight off foreign bacteria and initiating an immune response.

a)

Merkel cells

b)

sebaceous glands

c)

melanocytes

d)

epidermal dendritic cells.

74.

These cells function as a touch receptor for your epidermis.

a)

keratinocytes

b)

Merkel cells

c)

sudoriferous glands

d)

sebaceous glands

75.

This part of the dermis is responsible for the ridges of your fingerprints.

a)

stratum lucidium

b)

Merkel cells

c)

papillary layer

d)

recticular layer

76.

These are your sweat glands with a large concentration under your arms, on your forehead, on your palms, and on the soles of your feet.

a)

sebaceous glands

b)

sudoriferous glands

c)

keratinocytes

d)

Merkel cells

77.

The white part at the base of your nail is called the

a)

moon

b)

lunula

c)

lacunae

d)

arc de moon

78.
In the picture, what layer is indicated by the red star?
a)
Stratum granulosum
b)
Stratum lucidum
c)
Stratum spinosum
d)
Stratum basale
79.

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

a)

Melanocyte

b)

Dermis

c)

Sweat Glands

d)

Epidermis

80.

These cells are constantly dying and being replaced:

a)

Keratinocytes

b)

Melanocytes

c)

Dendritic Cells (Langerhans)

d)

Stem Cells

81.

These cells function to aid immunity and eliminate pathogens that may get past the Stratum Corneum.

a)

Melanocytes

b)

Keratinocytes

c)

Dendritic Cells (Langerhans)

d)

Adipose Cells

82.

Which skin layer is composed of dead cells? (select 2)

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum spinosum

d)

stratum basale

e)

stratum granulosum

83.

Skin makes up what percent of your body weight

a)

15%

b)

75%

c)

25%

d)

5%

84.

These specialized cells can detect pressure/vibration

a)

Langerhans Cells

b)

Pacinian corpuscles

c)

Kertinocytes

d)

Merkel Cells

85.

Which sweat gland is located all over the body, primarily used for temp. regulation:

a)

Apocrine glands

b)

Eccrine glands

86.

What contributes to the amount of melanin a person produces?

a)

The number of melanocytes a person has

b)

The number of keratinocytes a person has

c)

The amount of keratin a person produces

d)

The amount of UV light a person is exposed to

87.

This cell is closely related to white blood cells

a)

melanocyte

b)

langerhans

c)

merkel

d)

keratinocyte

88.

nail is mainly composed of

a)

keratin

b)

hair

c)

matrix

d)

nerves

89.

the portion of the skin on which the nail rest

a)

nail bed

b)

matrix bed

c)

nail plate

d)

nail fold

90.

the folds of normal skin that surround the nail plate

a)

nail bed

b)

matrix bed

c)

nail plate

d)

nail fold

91.

where the nail is formed and is found just under the skin

a)

nail bed

b)

matrix bed

c)

nail plate

d)

nail fold

92.

rest on and is attached to the nail bed

a)

nail bed

b)

matrix bed

c)

nail plate

d)

nail fold

93.

where the nail plate extends over the edge of the digit

a)

cuticle

b)

free edge

c)

lunula

d)

nail grooves

94.

living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area

a)

eponychium

b)

cuticle

c)

hypoonychium

d)

matrix bed

95.

visible portion of the matrix bed forms a 1/2 moon

a)

cuticle

b)

specialized ligaments

c)

lunula

d)

nail root

96.

wha is the D?

a)

Nail plate

b)

Nail bed

c)

hyponychium

d)

lunule

97.

A

a)

Root of Nail

b)

Proximal Fold of Nail

c)

Free Edge of Nail

d)

Body of Nail

e)

Cuticle

98.

B

a)

Lunule

b)

Lateral Nail Fold

c)

Free Edge of Nail

d)

Body of Nail

e)

Cuticle

99.

B

a)

Cuticle

b)

Proximal Nail Fold

c)

Nail Matrix

d)

Nail Root

e)

Nail Bed

100.

D

a)

Cuticle

b)

Proximal Nail Fold

c)

Nail Matrix

d)

Nail Root

e)

Nail Bed

101.

C

a)

Root of Nail

b)

Proximal Fold of Nail

c)

Free Edge of Nail

d)

Body of Nail

e)

Cuticle