Anatomy chapter 6 quiz

A condition that usually presents itself during puberty is ______. It is due to an increase in hormone secretion and an overproduction of sebum that blocks the hair follicle resulting in inflammation.

Acne

What are the fingerlike projections responsible for fingerprints and enduring friction?

Dermal papillae

You went to the dermatologist because you noticed that the palms of your hands seemed damp or sweaty most of the day and this symptom has been lasting for about a week. Which of the following glands is most likely responsible for this symptom?

Eccrine sweat glands

You work in a hospital as a certified nurse assistant. Among other duties, you are responsible for turning patients every two hours to prevent bedsores. Bedsores are also known as pressure ulcers which are the results of constant pressure on the skin that can create open sores. Which layer of the skin is most effected by bed sores?

Epidermis

Which of the following is the deepest structure of the hair follicle?

Hair bulb

What is the special protection protein found in the epidermis?

Keratin

A patient came into your clinic with a noticeable dark spot on the shoulder that has increased in size with an odd shape over the course of a month. In addition, the patient complained about increased level of fatigue and decreased appetite. After an evaluation, it was determined that the patient has skin cancer that has spread to other organs. Based on these symptoms and characteristics, what is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

Melanoma

The ___________ is the region of the nail responsible for continuous nail growth.

Nail Root

Which of the following is most abundant in a hair bulb that gives an individual with red hair that color?

Pheomelanin

A ___________ results in damage to the epidermis and some of the dermis.

Second-degree burn

Eleidin is a clear protein derived from keratohyalin. Which epidermal layer would you find eleidin in?

Stratum Lucidum

Which of the following touch receptors are most likely to respond to light touch?

Tactile corpuscles

In impoverished countries, many children have Rickets. Rickets is a disease characterized by misshapen bones due to the lack of calcium and not getting much __________ from UV radiation from the sun to help absorb the calcium.

Vitamin D

Which of the following epidermal layers is lost after you complete your morning routine for the day? Assume that your morning routine includes bathing, putting on lotion, and putting clothes on.

a. Stratum Corneum

On a recent bike ride you rode over a loose rock and your bike turned quickly which made you fall off. Luckily, you only scraped your hand. However, two weeks after the injury you notice that the skin surrounding your wound healed but felt raised compared to the tissue around it. This raised skin is referred to as a(n) ________.

keloid