anatomy chapter 4 exam

a needle would pierce the epidermal layers of the forearm in which order: - stratum basale - stratum corneum - stratum granulosum - stratum lucidum - stratum spinosum a. 2,3,5,1 b. 1,5,3,4,2 c. 2,4,3,5,1 d. 1,3,5,2,4 e. 2,3,4,1,5

a, 2,3,5,1

male pattern baldness has a genetic switch that turns on in response to a. age b. size c. weight d. male hormones e. female hormones

a, age

sebum is responsible for all of the following except a. body temperature regulation b. makes the skin oiler during adolescence c. kills bacteria on skins surface d. keeps the skin soft and moist e. prevents hair follicles from brittleness

a, body temperature regulation

burn in which only the epidermis becomes red and swollen

first degree burn

staphylococcus bacterial infection causing water filled lesions around the mouth and nose

impetigo

pattern of hair less in men, due to genetics

male pattern baldness

cancer of melanocytes

malignant melanoma

type of membrane adapted for absorption or secretion

mucous membrane

type of membrane that lines open body cavities

mucous membrane

overproduction of skin cells causing dry silvery scales

psoriasis

overactivity of sebaceous glands that results in dandruff

seborrhea

peritoneum, pericardium, and pleura are examples of this type of membrane

serous membrane

type of membrane that contains a visceral and a parietal layer

serous membrane

type of membrane that secretes fluids from organs

serous membrane

cancer of stratum spinsosum cells

squamous cell carcinoma

type of membrane that lines the fibrous capsules surrounding joints

synovial membrane

which of the following is a vital function of the skin a. it converts modified epidermal cholesterol to vitamin D b. it aids in the transport of materials throughout the body c. the cells of the epidermis store glucose as glycogen for energy d. it absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases e. it aids in desiccation

a, it converts modified epidermal cholesterol to vitamin D

which of the following is not a true statement about the papillary layer of the dermis a. its the deepest layer of the skin b. it produces of pattern for fingerprints c. it contains nerve endings that respond to touch and temperature stimuli d. its highly vascular e. its located immediately beneath the epidermis

a, its the deepest layer of the skin

synovial membranes are found in the a. joint cavities b. covering of the heart c. lining of the stomach cavity d. covering of the brain e. lining of the abdominal cavity

a, joint cavities

the tanning effect that occurs when a person is exposed to the sun is due to a. melanin b. keratin c. oil d. Langerhans cells e. sweat

a, melanin

a splinter penetrates to the deepest layer of the epidermis on your foot. this layer is a. stratum basale b. stratum corneum c. stratum granulosum d. stratum lucidum e. stratu spinosum

a, stratum basale

which of the following is a connective tissue membrane a. synovial membrane b. cutaneous membrane c. mucous membrane d. serous membrane e. pleural membrane

a, synovial membrane

fungus infection between toes

athletes foot

serous fluid reduces friction a. in movable joints such as the knee b. between the visceral and parietal layers of serous membranes c. inside the lungs d. as food is chewed e. around the brain

b, between the visceral and parietal layers of serous membranes

the only dry membrane is the a. synovial membrane b. cutaneous membrane c. mucous membrane d. serous membrane e. basement membrane

b, cutaneous membrane

what is the first threat to life from a massive third-degree burn a. infection b. dehydration c. unbearable pain d. loss of immune function e. blood loss

b, dehydration

the uppermost layer of skin is a. called the dermis b. full of keratin c. fed by a good supply of blood vessels d. called the hypodermis e. composed of dense connective tissue

b, full of keratin

the skin and it derivatives (nails, glands, and hairs) form the a. skeletal system b. integumentary system c. endocrine system d. immune system e. lymphatic system

b, integumentary system

the secretions of the eccrine glands are a. primarily uric acid b. mostly water, sodium chloride, and trace amounts of wastes, lactic acid and vitamin C c. fatty substances, proteins, antibodies, and trace amounts of minerals and vitamins d. solely metabolic wastes e. basic

b, mostly water, sodium chloride, and trace amounts of wastes, lactic acid and vitamin C

the epidermis is composed of a. simple columnar epithelium b. stratified squamous epithelium c. adipose tissue d. areolar tissue e. dense fibrous connective tissue

b, stratified squamous epithelium

which layer of the epidermis produces dandruff a. stratum basale b. stratum corneum c. stratum granulosum d. stratum lucidum e. stratum spinosum

b, stratum corneum

malignancy of the lowest epidermal layer

basal cell carcinoma

the two main layers of skin are a. papillary layer and reticular layer b. stratum basale and dermis c. epidermis and dermis d. stratum corneum and dermis e. epidermis and hypodermis

c, epidermis and dermis

nails are composed of a. melanin b. hemoglobin c. keratin d. sebum e. carotene

c, keratin

which moist epithelial membrane lines body cavities that open to the exterior a. synovial b. cutaneous c. mucous d. serous e. peritoneum

c, mucous

exposure to chemicals promotes itchy swelling and redness of the skin

contact dermatitis

type of membrane that forms the skin

cutaneous membrane

which of the following homeostatic imbalances is caused by skin exposure to chemicals a. athletes foot b. cold sores c. impetigo d. contact dermatitis e. cyanosis

d, contact dermatitis

finger like upward projections of the dermis into the epidermis are called a. hair follicles b. hair bulbs c. Meissner's corpuscles d. dermal papillae e. Pacinian corpuscles

d, dermal papillae

nutrients reach the surface of the skin (epidermis) through the process of a. absorption b. evaporation c. filtration d. diffusion e. osmosis

d, diffusion

which of the following abnormal skin colors result from liver disorders a. cyanosis b. pallor c. erythema d. jaundice e. bruising

d, jaundice

which of the following abnormal skin colors results from liver disorders a. cyanosis b. pallor c. erythema d. jaundice e. bruising

d, jaundice

which of the following is not associated with a hair a. medulla b. cuticle c. follicle d. lunule e. shaft

d, lunule

in order to warm the body up when cold a. vitamin D is synthesized b. sudoriferous glands release sweat c. sebaceous glands release oil d. arrector pili muscles contract to stand hairs upright e. melanin is produced

d, the arrector pili muscles contract to stand hairs upright

a physician estimates the volume of fluid lost in a severely burned patient by a. measuring urinary output and fluid intake b. observing the tissues that are usually moist c. blood analysis d. using the rule of nines e. performing enzyme studies

d, using the rule of nines

the innermost serous membrane covering the outside of the heart a. parietal pericardium b. visceral pleura c. synovial layer d. visceral pericardium e. peritoneum

d, visceral pericardium

bedsores

decubitus ulcers

which of the following is an indication of melanoma a. a symmetrical hole b. a pigmented spot that has smooth borders c. a spot on the skin that is smaller than the size of a pencil eraser d. a pigmented spot that is black e. a pigmented spot that contains areas of different colors

e, a pigmented spot that contains areas of different colors

although you get wet while swimming, a tough protein within the skin prevents it from soaking up moisture like a sponge. this substance is a. serous fluid b. melanin c. mucous d. carotene e. keratin

e, keratin

the layer of the epidermis in which cells die because of their inability to get nutrients and oxygen is the clear layer called a. stratum spinsoum b. stratum granulosum c. stratum basale d. stratum corneum e. stratum lucidum

e, stratum lucidum

the secretion of sweat is stimulated a. by high temperatures b. when the air temperature drops c. by hormones, especially male sex hormones d. as a protective coating when one is swimming e. both by high temperatures and by hormones, especially male hormones

e. both by high temperatures and by hormones, especially male hormones