WorksheetsChapter 3 Integumentary System
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 33mins
Match the following word parts with their meanings.
auto-
combining form that means self
hyper-
combining form that means excessive
cry/o
combining form that means cold
erythemat/o
combining form that means red
psor/o
combining form that means itching
a fibrous protein found in skin, bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments
collagen
keratin
elastin
myosin
cells that manufacture and store fat
adipocytes
erythrocytes
osteocytes
chondrocytes
the half-moon-shaped white area at the proximal end of the nail
lunula
cuticle
matrix
nail bed
the deepest layer of the skin, which connects the skin to the surface muscles
subcutaneous layer (hypodermis)
epidermis
dermis
stratum corneum
The basal layer is the deepest layer of the epidermis.
True
False
Sebaceous glands are most abundant in the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
True
False
Sweat glands terminate in tiny openings called pores on the skin’s surface.
True
False
Fingernails provide rigidity and structure for the tips of the fingers, which do not contain any bone.
True
False
Malignant melanoma is a cancerous growth composed of melanocytes.
True
False
The densely packed cells of (a) not only cover the surface of the body, but also line internal organs and cavities.
collagen
sebaceous glands
arrector pili
epithelial tissues
Which substance is responsible for the skin’s pigmentation or color?
Melanin
Keratin
Collagen
Sebum
Where in the skin are hair follicles located?
Subcutaneous layer
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Sebum discourages the growth of bacteria on the skin because it is slightly (a) .
oily
alkaline
acidic
waxy
Sweat is mostly composed of (a) .
water
salt
waste products
bacteria
Which of the following is a contagious, parasitic infection of the skin?
Eczema
Psoriasis
Scabies
Urticaria
In (a) , abnormal tissue is destroyed by the application of extreme cold.
cryosurgery
nitrocauterization
blepharoplasty
curettage
Which of the following describes the elimination of wrinkles through surgical removal of facial skin?
Debridement
Sclerotherapy
Dermatoplasty
Rhytidectomy
An antipruritic is a drug used to (a) .
clear up bruises
relieve itching
prevent psoriasis
destroy warts
Match the following words with their meanings.
combining form that means itching
psor/o
suffix that means flow or excessive discharge
-rrhea
prefix that means self
auto-
suffix that means abnormal condition
-iasis
combining form that means cold
cry/o
Match the following terms with their definition.
a fibrous, water repellent protein found in skin, hair, and nails.
keratin
cells that contain and produce dark brown to black pigments
melanocytes
the middle stratum of the skin; also called the corium
dermis
an oily substance secreted by glands that lubricates the skin and hair
sebum
loss of pigment in on eor more areas of the skin
vitiligo
Match the following terms with their definition
round, pinpoint spots on the skin caused by intradermal hemorrhage
petechia
a scar left by a healed wound
cicatrix
blue or purple discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to insufficient blood oxygen
cyanosis
hives with localized swelling and itching
urticaria
an abnormally raised thickened scar
keloid
match the terms with their definitions
a skin infection caused by a fungus
tinea
hair loss that results from genetics, normal aging, illness, or medications
alopecia
an inherited condition that prevents the normal production of melanin
albinism
