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Integumentary & Sensory Review

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Receptors for touch, cold, and pain present in the skin are responsible for which function of the integumentary system?

a)

regulation of body temperature

b)

protection from the sun

c)

production of vitamin D

d)

sensory perception

2.

Sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence leading to which integumentary system disorder?

a)

acne

b)

alopecia

c)

eczema

d)

herpes

3.

Which glands are found in large numbers under the arms and on the palms, soles of the feet, and forehead?

a)

papilla

b)

sebaceous

c)

subcutaneous

d)

sudoriferous

4.

Courtney works in the kitchen at her dad’s restaurant. She is preparing fries and drops the hot oil on her arm. Immediately a blister forms. She has a:

a)

decubitus ulcer.

b)

first degree burn.

c)

second degree burn.

d)

third degree burn.

5.

Melvin spent many years on the golf course. He has fair skin and a history of frequent sunburns on his ears, nose, and hands. He presents to the doctor with a lesion that fails to heal. Melvin may have which condition?

a)

dermatitis

b)

melanoma

c)

psoriasis

d)

scabies

6.

The evaporation of perspiration enables which function of the integumentary system?

a)

regulation of body temperature

b)

production of vitamin D

c)

protection from the sun

d)

sensory perception

7.

Which skin condition is caused by a type of staphylococcus bacteria and has become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary staphylococcus infections?

a)

herpes simplex

b)

ringworm

c)

scabies

d)

MRSA

8.

Athlete’s foot, herpes simplex, and impetigo are similar because they are all:

a)

treated with antibiotics.

b)

caused by bacteria.

c)

caused by viruses.

d)

contagious.

9.

Which structure is an appendage of the skin?

a)

adipose fat

b)

epidermis

c)

dermis

d)

hair

10.

On a sunny day, Jessica went to the lake and forgot to apply sunscreen. She returned home with redness to her skin, but no blisters. She has a:

a)

minor burn.

b)

first degree burn.

c)

second degree burn.

d)

third degree burn.

11.

The innermost layer of the skin is the:

a)

stratum corneum.

b)

subcutaneous.

c)

epidermis.

d)

dermis.

12.

What is the relationship of skin to muscle?

a)

distal

b)

lateral

c)

proximal

d)

superficial

13.

The nerves, blood vessels, and glands are located in which layer of the skin?

a)

subcutaneous tissue

b)

adipose tissue

c)

epidermis

d)

dermis

14.

A viral skin lesion that can reoccur after removal is a:

a)

macule.

b)

pustule.

c)

wart.

d)

wheal.

15.

The matrix is the nail:

a)

bed.

b)

body.

c)

keratin.

d)

root.

16.

Skin conditions caused by contact with allergens, frequent handwashing, or exposure to chemicals are classified as:

a)

herpes simplex.

b)

athlete’s foot.

c)

dermatitis.

d)

acne.

17.

Using a nitroglycerine patch to treat heart disease is an example of which function of the integumentary system?

a)

absorption

b)

excretion

c)

protection

d)

storage

18.

Children often practice poor handwashing and touch open skin wounds around the nose and mouth. These behaviors increase a child’s risk for developing which skin condition?

a)

albinism

b)

eczema

c)

impetigo

d)

psoriasis

19.

Amanda is a teenage girl and shows signs of acne on her forehead and chin. It seems to be worse the day after playing sports. Which glands are working more at this time and most likely causing Amanda’s acne?

a)

sudoriferous glands

b)

sebaceous glands

c)

endocrine glands

d)

exocrine glands

20.

The integumentary system is the body’s first line of defense against harmful substances. This is an example of which function of the integumentary system?

a)

absorption

b)

excretion

c)

protection

d)

storage

21.

Which skin condition is commonly transmitted through sexual contact?

a)

herpes simplex type 2

b)

acne vulgaris

c)

plantar warts

d)

eczema

22.

Melissa’s skin lesion has irregular borders, multiple colors, and is increasing in size. She visits a tanning bed frequently. She should be evaluated for:

a)

dermatitis

b)

melanoma

c)

psoriasis

d)

scabies

23.

Sally enjoys sunbathing and rarely uses sunscreen. The dermatologist removes a small raised area from her nose, that was later determined to be a slow-growing form of skin cancer which rarely spreads to other areas of the body. What skin disorder was Sally diagnosed with?

a)

basal cell carcinoma

b)

melanoma

c)

papilloma

d)

lipoma

24.

Which disorder can be prevented by refraining from sharing towels and wearing shoes in the locker room?

a)

herpes simplex

b)

athlete’s foot

c)

alopecia

d)

acne

25.

Sally walks outside on a cold day and feels goose bumps form on her arms and legs. Which structure is attached to the hair follicle and causes the skin to pucker around the hair?

a)

arrector pili muscle

b)

medulla

c)

cortex

d)

root

26.

The structure made of bone and cartilage in the nose that separates the nasal cavity into two nostrils is the:

a)

olfactory bulb

b)

nasal septum

c)

frontal bone

d)

nasal polyp

27.

George went for his yearly eye exam and was told that the lens of his eye had become cloudy. His optometrist informed him that this is a progressive disorder that will cause loss of vision. His treatment option is to have surgery to replace the lens. What disorder has George been diagnosed with?

a)

diabetic retinopathy

b)

presbyopia

c)

glaucoma

d)

cataracts

28.

Joe has impacted ear wax in his right ear. What sensory disorder does he have?

a)

sensorineural hearing loss

b)

conductive hearing loss

c)

tinnitus

d)

vertigo

29.

Judy presented to Dr. Jones with complaints of vertigo, nausea, vomiting, and tinnitus. After careful examination, he told Judy to get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids. He also prescribed a medication to help with vertigo. Judy was diagnosed with:

a)

Ménière’s disease

b)

otitis media

c)

otosclerosis

d)

presbycusis

30.

Which parts of the ear does the tympanic membrane separate?

a)

pinna and ear canal

b)

outer and inner ear

c)

middle and inner ear

d)

outer and middle ear

31.

A toddler has repeated episodes of otitis media. Which option would most likely be used to treat the toddler’s disorder?

a)

appendectomy

b)

myringotomy

c)

rhinoplasty

d)

stapedectomy

32.

What is the window of the eye?

a)

cornea

b)

iris

c)

retina

d)

sclera

33.

The optic disc is located on the:

a)

cornea

b)

lens

c)

retina

d)

sclera

34.

Marshall went to the doctor due to a reddened, swollen, painful area on his eyelid. The doctor explained that he had developed an abscess at the base of an eyelash and recommended placing a warm, wet compress over the eye to promote drainage. What disorder has Marshall been diagnosed with?

a)

detached retina

b)

conjunctivitis

c)

hordeolum

d)

glaucoma

35.

Hyperopia is to myopia as:

a)

farsightedness is to nearsightedness.

b)

nearsightedness is to farsightedness.

c)

glaucoma is to conjunctivitis.

d)

presbyopia is to astigmatism.

36.

What is the medical term for taste buds?

a)

alveoli

b)

cilia

c)

papillae

d)

pinnae

37.

Anna has difficulty driving at night. What structure is impaired?

a)

optic nerve

b)

optic disk

c)

cones

d)

rods

38.

Which structure is part of the middle ear?

a)

tympanic membrane

b)

semicircular canals

c)

auditory canal

d)

incus

39.

Tim is an 80-year-old male who is having trouble hearing. The doctor is concerned about deafness due to aging. What is his diagnosis?

a)

Ménière’s disease

b)

otitis media

c)

otitis externa

d)

presbycusis

40.

Taylor’s grandfather is unable to pick out clothes that match. What structure is most likely impaired?

a)

optic nerve

b)

optic disk

c)

cones

d)

rods

41.

Matt has a tumor that is causing difficulty with the transmission of visual messages to the brain. What structure is impaired?

a)

optic nerve

b)

optic disk

c)

cones

d)

rods

42.

Abby recently noticed she is having difficulty focusing on small objects when held up close. The structure of the eye responsible for this function is the:

a)

cornea

b)

iris

c)

lens

d)

retina

43.

Keshia developed white patches on her tongue after taking a long course of antibiotics. Which condition is Keshia most likely experiencing?

a)

strawberry tongue

b)

strep throat

c)

glossitis

d)

thrush

44.

Margo works in a textile factory. She fails to wear appropriate hearing protection at work and complains of a ringing sound in her ears. Which condition is Margo most likely experiencing?

a)

Ménière’s disease

b)

otitis media

c)

tinnitus

d)

vertigo

45.

Cataracts form on which portion of the eye?

a)

iris

b)

lens

c)

pupil

d)

retina

46.

Which describes the correct pathway for hearing sound waves?

a)

pinna → auditory canal → tympanic membrane → ossicles → cochlea → temporal nerve

b)

pinna → auditory canal → tympanic membrane → ossicles → temporal nerve → cochlea

c)

temporal nerve → pinna → auditory canal → tympanic membrane → ossicles → cochlea

d)

tympanic membrane → auditory canal → pinna → ossicles → cochlea → temporal nerve

47.

Jacob is a 2-year-old toddler with an upper respiratory infection. He is pulling at his ears. His symptoms include pain, fever, and fluid draining from his right ear. Which disorder is Jacob most likely experiencing?

a)

Ménière’s disease

b)

otitis media

c)

tinnitus

d)

vertigo

48.

What is the colored portion of the eye?

a)

iris

b)

lens

c)

retina

d)

sclera