Chapter 3, Multiple Choice

This condition is frequently called a bedsore or pressure sore. a. decubitus ulcer b. cellulitis c. ichthyosis d. gangrene

A

Which glands are associated with hair follicles? a. sebaceous glands b. fat glands c. sweat glands d. apocrine glands

A

Which is NOT an accessory organ to the skin? a. sensory receptor b. hair c. nail d. sweatgland

A

Which of the following is a genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin? a. carbuncle b. vitiligo c. eczema d. albinism

A

Which of the following statements regarding melanin is NOT true? a. causes the formation of wrinkles b. gives skin its color c. protects agains ultraviolet rays d. protects agains skin cancer

A

Which of the following structures is NOT housed in the dermis? a. nails b. hair follicles c. sebaceous glands d. nerve fibers

A

Hair fibers are composed of: a. melanin b. keratin c. collagen d. lipocytes

B

Nails are connected to the tissue underneath by the: a. nail body b. nail bed c. nail root d. cuticle

B

This ischemic condition has developed a secondary pus-producing infection. a. psoriasis b. wet gangrene c. furuncle d. dry gangrene

B

Which cancerous lesion is frequently seen in immunodeficient patients? a. malignant melanoma b. Kaposi's sacrcoma c. basal cell carcinoma d. squamous cell carcinoma

B

Which is the most superficial layer of skin? a. subcutaneious layer b. epidermis c. dermis d. corium

B

Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is NOT true? a. The dermis has a good blood supply b. The dermis is between the hypodermis and subcutaneous layer c. The term dermis means true skin d. The dermis houses sweat glands

B

Which surface lesion is a blister? a. pustule b. vesicle c. papule d. wheal

B

You would find collagen fibers in which layer of skin? a. epidermis b. dermis c. subcutaneous layer d. all layers

B

Acne _____is the common form of acne seen in teenagers. a. rosacea b. verruca c. vulgaris d. impetigo

C

Hair grows towards the surface within the: a. hair shaft b. hair root c. hair follicle d. hair cuticle

C

The ______is a portion of the nail that is clipped when it grows too long. a. nail root b. cuticle c. free edge d. nail bed

C

Which is NOT a function of the skin? a. temperature regulation b. protection agains pathogens c. absorb nutrients d. housing sensory receptors

C

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? a. epidermis-thin outer membrane layer b. melanin-gives skin its color c. keratin-intermost layer, containing fatty tissue d. dermis-fibrous connective tissue layer

C

Which of the following pairs is not matched correctly? a. hair-composed of keratin b. nails-grow longer from the root c. sweat glands-secrete sebum to cool the skin d. sebaceous glands-secrete into hair follicle

C

Which of the following statements regarding sebaceous glands is NOT true? a. These glands are found in the dermis b. These glands secrete oil into a duct c. These glands secrete less oil as we age d. These glands play a role in adolescent acne

C

Which of the following statements regarding the dermis is NOT true? a. The dermis is also called the corium b. The dermis is composed of fibrous connective tissue c. The dermis contains a large amount of adipose tissue d. The dermis houses sensory receptors

C

Which of the following lesions does NOT have pus? a. pustule b. abcess c. furuncle d. papule

D

Which of the following statements regarding sweat glands is NOT true? a. These glands secrete sweat into a duct b. Sweat contains a small amount of waste products c. Perspiration cools the body d. These glands play a role in adolescent acne

D

Which of the following statements regarding the epidermis is not true? a. It is composed of stratified squamous epithelium b. The deepest layer is the basal layer c. As skin cells die they become filled with a hard protein called keratin d. Melanocytes give skin its pink color

D

Which of the following statements regarding the subcutaneous layer is NOT true? a. This layer is also called the hypodermis b. This layer is composed primarily of lipocytes c. This layer acts as an insulation against cold d. This layer houses sensory receptors

D

Which procedure is commonly referred to as a chemical peel? a. cutterage b. liposuction c. dermabrasion d. chemabrasion

D