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Integumentary System Test B

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The top layer of the epidermis

a)

Is the stratum basale – the base layer of the skin.

b)

Is the stratum granulosum – because it has a grainy feel.

c)

Is the stratum spinosum – because the cells on top are spiny.

d)

Is the stratum corneum – because the cells on top are dead.

2.

Exposure to ultraviolet light darkens the skin by stimulating production of

a)

Collagen

b)

Elastin

c)

Hemoglobin

d)

Melanin

3.

Hair is composed of

a)

a. a root and a shaft

b)

b. keratin and living cells

c)

c. dead dermal cells

d)

d. both a and b

4.

Which of the following is a function of hair?

a)

Oil production

b)

keeping particles out of the body

c)

production of Vitamin E

d)

All of these

5.

Eccrine glands

a)

Are the most numerous sweat glands on the body and empty into pores.

b)

Are found in the axillary and genital areas only.

c)

Are not significant to heat regulation.

d)

Are responsible for the permeability characteristics of the epidermis.

6.

The human integumentary system includes

a)

skin, nails, hair follicles, and exocrine glands.

b)

just the skin, nerves, and blood vessels.

c)

the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer.

d)

muscles and bones.

7.

As cells are pushed from the deeper part of the epidermis toward the surface,

a)

they divide continually.

b)

their supply of nutrients improves.

c)

they keratinize and eventually die.

d)

they become dermal cells.

8.

The skin

a)

prevents water loss from deeper tissues

b)

excretes wastes

c)

regulates body temperature

d)

synthesizes vitamin D

e)

all of these

9.

The epidermis

a)

Is made up of epithelial tissue

b)

Is vascular

10.

A patient comes in with blisters and red skin – he will likely be diagnosed with what degree burn?

a)

first

b)

second

c)

third

11.

Between the epidermis and dermis dermal papillae press into the epidermis creating friction ridges forming?

a)

blisters

b)

keratin

c)

melanocytes

d)

fingerprints

12.

The cells of the epidermis fill with what substance as they move up

a)

collagen

b)

melanin

c)

elastin

d)

keratin

13.

A patient is brought in to the emergency room and clearly has blood that has escaped from circulation and has gathered in the tissue – the doctor uses this term to refer to the colorful area.

a)

erythema

b)

jaundice

c)

pallor

d)

hematoma

14.

Which part of the hair is where the living cells divide and grow?

a)

Hair bulb at the base of the follicle

b)

Hair shaft

c)

Cuticle

d)

Medulla

15.

Sebaceous glands are important for

a)

production of keratin

b)

body thermoregulation

c)

keeping skin and hair moisturized

d)

production of earwax

16.

Sweat

a)

helps kill some bacteria

b)

Is involved in heat regulation

c)

may mix with bacteria to produce a musky odor

d)

can be activated during stress, sexual foreplay, pain.

e)

All of the above

17.

The thin skin is different from thick skin because it does not have

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum granulosum

c)

stratum lucidum

d)

stratum basale

18.

The subcutaneous layer is distinguishable from the dermis by its abundance of

a)

vascular tissue

b)

nervous tissue

c)

epithelial tissue

d)

adipose (fatty) tissue

19.

Most of the dermis

a)

Is the reticular layer

b)

Is the papillary layer

c)

Is dead skin

d)

Is avascular

20.

Which layer of skin is known for having lots of collagen and elastin fibers?

a)

dermis

b)

hypodermis

c)

epidermis

21.

Thick skin can be found on the

a)

lower back.

b)

Soles of the feet.

c)

Buttocks and back of legs.

d)

forearms.

22.

Sebaceous glands are

a)

found all over the body except for soles and palms

b)

secrete sebum

c)

known to produce more oil when sex hormones are produced

d)

a, b, and c

23.

In the axillary and genital areas, you will find

a)

Sebaceous and apocrine sweat glands

b)

Apocrine sweat glands

c)

Eccrine sweat glands

d)

Sebaceous and eccrine sweat glands

24.

When the arrector pili muscles contract,

a)

"goose bumps" are formed.

b)

hairs are shed.

c)

sweat is released from sweat glands.

d)

shivering occurs.

25.

The condition that results from clogged sebaceous glands is

a)

a. a bruise.

b)

b. hives.

c)

c. acne (blackheads and whiteheads).

d)

d. a blister.

26.

What is the name of the oil the skin produces?

a)

Sweat

b)

Sebum

27.

The layer that is below the dermis and contains fat and blood vessels is called the

a)

Subcutaneous layer

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

both a and c

28.

Refer to the diagram of the skin. Which letter(s) represent(s) a sebaceous gland?

a)

B

b)

A

c)

C

d)

D

29.

Refer to the diagram of the skin. Which letter(s) represent(s) the hair shaft?

a)

AB

b)

B

c)

AE

d)

D

30.

Refer to the diagram of the skin. Which letter(s) represent(s) the arrector pili muscle?

a)

C

b)

A

c)

B

d)

D

31.

Refer to the diagram of the skin. Which letter(s) represent(s) the hypodermis?

a)

AE

b)

A

c)

B

d)

C

32.

Toenails grow at the same rate as fingernails.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Blood vessels run up into the epidermis.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Only identical twins have the same fingerprints.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

The correct order of the epidermal layers, from deepest to most superficial, is stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Which of the following is not true about skin?

a)

Produces melanin to protect skin from the ultraviolet rays of the sun

b)

Makes vitamin E

c)

Protects the underlying tissue by acting as a "shock absorber"

d)

Partially composed of dead cells

37.

The layer of the epidermis that is constantly undergoing cell division (mitosis) is called the

a)

Dermal papillae

b)

Stratum basale

c)

Stratum corneum

d)

Subcutaneous layer

38.

The root of the nail lies in a groove and is hidden by a fold of skin called the

a)

Cuticle

b)

Nail bed

c)

Lunula

d)

Nail body

39.

Which part of the skin senses pressure, pain, and heat?

a)

blood vessels

b)

hair

c)

nerves

d)

sebaceous glands

40.

What are the opening where sweat leaves the skin called?

a)

follicles

b)

pores

c)

channels

d)

whiteheads

41.

What is another word for sweat?

a)

condensation

b)

transpiration

c)

perspiration

d)

respiration

42.

Which layer of the skin contains nerve endings?

a)

hypodermis

b)

epidermis

c)

dermis

43.

What do blood vessels bring to the skin?

a)

sweat

b)

oxygen and nutrients

c)

collagen

44.

As a person ages,

a)

the skin dries and wrinkles form.

b)

collagen and elastin fibers increase.

c)

pigment cells in hair follicles increase.

d)

sweat glands become more active.

45.

The key factor when it comes to the quantity of melanin made is

a)

the number of melanocytes

b)

genetics

c)

blood flow

d)

all of the above

46.

Freckles and moles result when

a)

melanocytes reproduce

b)

you have an allergy

c)

anemia sets in

d)

melanin accumulates in the skin

47.

Milky white sweat with an odor likely developed in the

a)

axillary region

b)

genital region

c)

manus region

d)

a and b

e)

all

48.

Tattoos and stretch marks form in the

a)

epidermis

b)

hypodermis

c)

dermis

49.

Which layer of skin helps insulate the body?

a)

epidermis

b)

hypodermis

c)

dermis

50.

Redness, or erythema, of the skin may be due to

a)

allergy

b)

hypertension

c)

fever

d)

embarrassment

e)

all

51.

Fill in the blank: The pigment responsible for skin color is ________.

a)

Melanin

b)

Keratin

c)

Hemoglobin

d)

Chlorophyll

52.

Fill in the blank: The hair is composed of ________.

a)

Both a and b (root and shaft; keratin and living cells)

b)

Only water and minerals

c)

Cartilage and bone

d)

Blood and nerves

53.

Fill in the blank: Eyelashes and eyebrows help in ________.

a)

Keeping particles out of the body

b)

Hearing better

c)

Digesting food

d)

Growing hair faster

54.

Fill in the blank: Eccrine glands are the most numerous sweat glands on the body and ________.

a)

empty into pores

b)

empty into hair follicles

c)

produce sebum

d)

are only found on the scalp

55.

Fill in the blank: The integumentary system includes ________.

a)

Skin, nails, hair follicles, and exocrine glands

b)

Bones, muscles, and tendons

c)

Heart, blood, and blood vessels

d)

Lungs, trachea, and bronchi

56.

Fill in the blank: As epidermal cells move up, ________.

a)

They keratinize and eventually die

b)

They become more flexible and divide rapidly

c)

They absorb more nutrients and grow larger

d)

They transform into nerve cells

57.

Fill in the blank: The functions of the skin include ________.

a)

All of these

b)

Only protection from UV rays

c)

Only temperature regulation

d)

Only sensation

58.

Fill in the blank: A burn that affects both the epidermis and dermis is called a ________.

a)

Second-degree burn

b)

First-degree burn

c)

Third-degree burn

d)

Thermal burn

59.

Fill in the blank: The unique patterns on our fingers are called ________.

a)

Fingerprints

b)

Footprints

c)

Handprints

d)

Palm lines

60.

Fill in the blank: The protein that gives skin its strength is ________.

a)

Keratin

b)

Collagen

c)

Elastin

d)

Myosin

61.

Fill in the blank: A localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels is called a ________.

a)

Hematoma

b)

Edema

c)

Embolism

d)

Aneurysm

62.

Fill in the blank: The base of the hair follicle is called the ________.

a)

Hair bulb

b)

Hair shaft

c)

Sebaceous gland

d)

Arrector pili muscle

63.

Fill in the blank: ________ helps in keeping skin and hair moisturized.

a)

Sebum

b)

Keratin

c)

Melanin

d)

Collagen

64.

Fill in the blank: The clear layer of the epidermis found only in thick skin is the ________.

a)

Stratum lucidum

b)

Stratum corneum

c)

Stratum granulosum

d)

Stratum spinosum

65.

Fill in the blank: The tissue that stores fat is called ________.

a)

Adipose (fatty) tissue

b)

Cartilage tissue

c)

Muscle tissue

d)

Nervous tissue

66.

Fill in the blank: The deeper layer of the dermis is called the ________.

a)

Reticular layer

b)

Papillary layer

c)

Epidermal layer

d)

Subcutaneous layer

67.

Fill in the blank: The thick layer of skin beneath the epidermis is the ________.

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Stratum corneum

68.

Fill in the blank: The thickest skin is found on the ________.

a)

Soles of the feet

b)

Eyelids

c)

Back of the hand

d)

Scalp

69.

Fill in the blank: The glands responsible for sweat production are ________.

a)

Sebaceous and apocrine sweat glands

b)

Sebaceous glands only

c)

Endocrine glands

d)

Lymph glands

70.

Fill in the blank: The oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair is called ________.

a)

Sebum

b)

Keratin

c)

Collagen

d)

Melanin

71.

Toenails grow more slowly.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

A yellowing of the skin can be a sign of a liver disorder or vitamin D deficiency.  This is known as


a)

erythema

b)

pallor

c)

hematoma

d)

jaundice

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