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HS20 - Final Review - Unit 3 -Integumentary System

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 2hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does the integumentary system help maintain the body?

a)

By producing hormones

b)

By maintaining internal temperature

c)

By digesting food

d)

By pumping blood

2.

What are the three main layers of the skin in the integumentary system?

a)

Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis

b)

Epidermis, Cortex, Medulla

c)

Dermis, Cortex, Medulla

d)

Epidermis, Medulla, Subcutis

3.

Which of the following is a layer of the skin?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Cortex

c)

Medulla

d)

Subcutis

4.

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

a)

Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum basale

b)

Stratum basale, Stratum spinosum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum corneum

c)

Stratum spinosum, Stratum corneum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum basale

d)

Stratum granulosum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum corneum, Stratum basale

5.

Which layer of the epidermis is associated with the phrase "Burnt" in the mnemonic Can't Like Getting Sun Burnt?

a)

Stratum corneum

b)

Stratum lucidum

c)

Stratum spinosum

d)

Stratum basale

6.

What type of skin cell makes up about 95% of human skin cells?

a)

Melanocytes

b)

Keratinocytes

c)

Fibroblasts

d)

Adipocytes

7.

What is the main function of melanin in the skin?

a)

To produce sweat

b)

To protect against UV rays from the sun

c)

To store fat

d)

To regulate temperature

8.

What is the main function of sebaceous glands?

a)

Secrete sweat to cool the body

b)

Secrete an oil called sebum next to the hair follicle

c)

Produce earwax

d)

Remove waste from the skin

9.

Where are apocrine glands primarily connected?

a)

To the skin surface

b)

To the hair follicles in armpits and groin

c)

To the sebaceous glands

d)

To the sweat pores on the palms

10.

Which gland is responsible for secreting earwax?

a)

Eccrine

b)

Apocrine

c)

Ceruminous

d)

Sebaceous

11.

Which gland in the skin is responsible for producing oil?

a)

Sebaceous gland

b)

Eccrine sweat gland

c)

Apocrine sweat gland

d)

Hair follicle

12.

What is the function of eccrine sweat glands in the skin?

a)

Produce oil

b)

Produce sweat for temperature regulation

c)

Produce hair

d)

Produce hormones

13.

What determines the pigment of hair?

a)

The amount of melanin

b)

The amount of keratin

c)

The length of the root

d)

The size of the follicle

14.

What is the function of nails?

a)

To help in digestion

b)

To act as a protective covering for the dorsal side of the distal finger and toe bones

c)

To produce sweat

d)

To regulate body temperature

15.

What disease is described as highly contagious, causes a severe rash across the entire body, fever, and loss of bodily fluids, and can be fatal especially to children?

a)

Measles

b)

Chickenpox

c)

Influenza

d)

Tuberculosis

16.

Why is measles making a comeback after being nearly eradicated?

a)

Some people avoid vaccines

b)

The virus has mutated

c)

There is no treatment available

d)

It spreads only through animals

17.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of measles?

a)

Severe rash

b)

Fever

c)

Loss of bodily fluids

d)

Joint pain

18.

Which type of skin cancer is responsible for more than 75% of deaths from skin cancer?

a)

Basal cell cancer

b)

Squamous cell cancer

c)

Melanocyte cancer

d)

Cartilage cell cancer

19.

What is the second leading cause of accidental death in North America?

a)

Burns

b)

Drowning

c)

Car accidents

d)

Falls

20.

Which of the following can cause a burn?

a)

Heat, electricity, chemical, friction, or radiation

b)

Cold, wind, and snow

c)

Sunlight, water, and air

d)

Pressure, sound, and light

21.

How does the skin typically appear when affected by a third degree burn?

a)

Red and swollen

b)

Stiff, waxy white, leathery or tan

c)

Blistered and moist

d)

Peeling and dry

22.

What is a common effect of third degree burns on nerves?

a)

Increased sensitivity

b)

No effect

c)

Damage and numbness

d)

Itching

23.

How are infections that affect the skin usually diagnosed?

a)

By observation since the skin is external to the body.

b)

By urine test.

c)

By CT scan.

d)

By measuring blood pressure.

24.

What should a first degree burn be bandaged with after cooling?

a)

Tight plastic wrap

b)

Clean loose gauze

c)

Cotton balls

d)

Wet towel

25.

What should you NOT do to blisters from a second degree burn?

a)

Bandage them

b)

Pop them

c)

Cool them with water

d)

Cover with gauze

26.

What is the process of removing any damaged tissue and preparing a bleeding surface at a burn site called?

a)

Debriding

b)

Grafting

c)

Meshing

d)

Suturing

27.

What type of cells do many artificial skins use to trick the body into producing new skin cells?

a)

Animal cells

b)

Plant cells

c)

Bacterial cells

d)

Fungal cells

28.

Which three professions focus on the integumentary system more than any other?

a)

Allergists, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons

b)

Cardiologists, neurologists, and surgeons

c)

Dentists, pediatricians, and radiologists

d)

Oncologists, endocrinologists, and psychiatrists

29.

Which are part of the integumentary system?

a)

Muscles, skeleton, bone marrow

b)

Hair, skin, bones

c)

Hair, skin, nails

d)

Brain, spinal cord, nerves

30.

What is the largest organ of your body?

a)

Liver

b)

Kidneys

c)

Skin

d)

None of the above

31.

The stratum _________ layer of the epidermis is clear only found in ______________

a)

basale; palms and soles

b)

lucidum; palms and soles

c)

lucidum; lips, ears, eyes

d)

lucidum; fingernails, hair

32.

Which structure in the skin is responsible for detecting touch and pressure?

a)

Melanocyte

b)

Merkel cell

c)

Keratinocyte

d)

Adipocyte

33.

What is the primary role of sebaceous glands in the integumentary system?

a)

Producing sweat for cooling

b)

Secreting oil to lubricate the skin and hair

c)

Generating new skin cells

d)

Protecting against UV radiation

34.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

a)

Protection against pathogens

b)

Regulation of body temperature

c)

Production of digestive enzymes

d)

Sensation of touch

35.

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for the production of new skin cells?

a)

Stratum basale

b)

Stratum corneum

c)

Stratum lucidum

d)

Stratum granulosum

36.

What is the primary function of keratin in the skin?

a)

To provide pigmentation

b)

To protect against water loss and physical damage

c)

To regulate body temperature

d)

To produce sweat

37.

Which of the following is a common symptom of a second degree burn?

a)

Peeling of nails

b)

No sensation in the affected area

c)

Loss of hair

d)

Blisters and severe pain

38.

Which structure in the skin is responsible for detecting touch and pressure?

a)

Sebaceous gland

b)

Meissner's corpuscle

c)

Hair follicle

d)

Melanocyte

39.

What pigment is primarily responsible for giving skin its color?

a)

Elastin

b)

Melanin

c)

Keratin

d)

Collagen

40.

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Stratum corneum

c)

Dermis

d)

Hypodermis

41.

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerve endings?

a)

Subcutaneous fat

b)

Epidermis

c)

Dermis

d)

Stratum corneum

42.

What is the main function of hair on the human body?

a)

To produce melanin

b)

To provide insulation and protection

c)

To secrete oil

d)

To regulate blood pressure

43.

Which of the following is a sign of a first degree burn?

a)

Redness and mild swelling

b)

Blisters and severe pain

c)

Loss of sensation

d)

Charred or white skin

44.

Which protein found in the dermis provides strength and elasticity to the skin?

a)

Collagen

b)

Keratin

c)

Melanin

d)

Elastin

45.

Which type of burn affects both the epidermis and the entire dermis, often resulting in no pain due to nerve damage?

a)

Third degree burn

b)

Superficial burn

c)

First degree burn

d)

Second degree burn

46.

What is the main function of sweat glands in the integumentary system?

a)

To secrete oil for lubrication

b)

To regulate body temperature through perspiration

c)

To detect touch and pressure

d)

To produce melanin

47.

Which pigment is primarily responsible for determining skin color in humans?

a)

Elastin

b)

Collagen

c)

Melanin

d)

Keratin

48.

What is the main function of sweat glands in the integumentary system?

a)

To detect touch and pressure

b)

To provide pigmentation

c)

To produce oil for the skin

d)

To regulate body temperature through perspiration

49.

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerve endings?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

c)

Stratum corneum

d)

Subcutaneous layer

50.

Hair Root

a)

1

b)

3

c)

9

d)

14

51.

Sebaceous Gland

a)

7

b)

10

c)

12

d)

13

52.

Hair Shaft

a)

1

b)

3

c)

9

d)

14

53.

Hypodermis

a)

2

b)

1

c)

3

d)

9

54.

Epidermis

a)

2

b)

1

c)

3

d)

9

55.

Stratum Corneum

a)

7

b)

10

c)

12

d)

13

56.

Stratum Basale

a)

10

b)

12

c)

14

d)

13