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WorksheetsB3 - Integumentary Basics
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 20mins
What does the combining form 'aden/o' mean?
gland
skin
cell
tissue
Which of the following is a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without'?
in-
sub-
a-, an-
hyper-
What is the meaning of the suffix '-cyte'?
sensation
tumor
condition
cell
What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
Respiration
Circulation
Protection
Digestion
Which layer of the skin is the outermost?
Subcutaneous layer
Hypodermis
Epidermis
Dermis
What does the combining form 'myc/o' refer to?
hair
fungus
nail
skin
What is the function of sebaceous glands?
Secrete sebum
Protect against pathogens
Secrete sweat
Regulate temperature
Which of the following is a common medical abbreviation for 'blood pressure'?
BP
GI
RA
Hx
What does the prefix 'hypo-' indicate?
Above normal
Below normal
Self
Not
What is the meaning of the suffix '-itis'?
Inflammation
Tumor
Sensation
Condition
Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the integumentary system?
Muscles
Glands
Nails
Hair
What does the combining form 'derm/o' refer to?
Nail
Skin
Hair
Gland
What is the role of melanocytes in hair?
Secrete oil
Provide insulation
Protect against pathogens
Determine color
What does the suffix '-plasty' mean?
Surgical repair
Flow
Condition
Cell
What is the function of the subcutaneous layer of skin?
To secrete sweat
To protect against pathogens
To regulate blood flow
To provide heat insulation
What does the combining form 'xer/o' mean?
Wet
Dry
Cold
Hot
Which of the following is a function of the skin?
Respiration
Digestion
Circulation
Excretion
What does the prefix 'intra-' mean?
Near
Below
Within
Above
What is the meaning of the suffix '-oma'?
Mass
Sensation
Flow
Condition
What does the combining form 'prurit/o' refer to?
Itching
Burning
Color
Cold
What is the meaning of the prefix 'para-'?
Below
Beside
Above
Without
What is the primary role of sweat glands?
Secrete sebum
Regulate temperature
Protect against pathogens
Provide sensation
What does the combining form 'lip/o' refer to?
Cell
Nail
Skin
Fat
What is the meaning of the suffix '-rrhea'?
Flow
Cell
Condition
Sensation
What does the combining form 'scler/o' mean?
Burning
Cutting
Hardening
Softening
What is the function of the dermis?
Sensation
Protection
Secretion
Support and nourishment
What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?
Within
Above
Below
Near
What is the meaning of the suffix '-genesis'?
Formation
Condition
Mass
Flow
What does the combining form 'trich/o' refer to?
Hair
Gland
Skin
Nail
What is the primary function of the epidermis?
Sensation
Regulation
Secretion
Protection
