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Body piercings can cause a wide range of dangers to a person's health. All the following are examples of these EXCEPT for: A. Acne B. Hepatitis C C. Skin infection D. Tetanus

A. Acne

Which gland excretes chemicals that exert subtle effects on the sexual behavior and physiology of other people? A. Apocrine gland B. Eccrine gland C. Sebaceous gland

A. Apocrine gland

Which of these is the muscle attached to the hair follicle and the basal layer of the epidermis, responsible for goosebumps? A. Arrector pili B. Hair follicle C. Hair matrix D. Hair root plexus

A. Arrector pili

What happens when the body's temperature drops? A. Arterioles constrict to decrease heat loss B. Blood vessels dilate to increase warmth C. Skin freezes, a condition called frostbite D. Sweat glands activate to produce warmth

A. Arterioles constrict to decrease heat loss

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of zones in the epiphyseal plate? A. Calcification, maturation, proliferation, reserved B. Calcification, reserved, proliferation, maturation C. Maturation, proliferation, reserved, calcification D. Proliferation, reserved, maturation, calcification

A. Calcification, maturation, proliferation, reserved

Since osteocytes are stationary cells, they have to receive their nutrients via the __________. A. Canaliculi B. Lacunae C. Trabeculae

A. Canaliculi

Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton? A. Production of parathyroid hormone B. Production of blood cells C. Organ protection D. Storage of minerals and fat E. Movement

A. Production of parathyroid hormone

In general, skin cancers ________. A. Affect only the epidermis. B. Are easily treatable and not a major health concern. C. Can be reduced by limiting exposure to the sun. D. Occur due to poor hygiene.

C. Can be reduced by limiting exposure to the sun.

What type of cells makes up cartilage? A. Osteoclasts B. Osteocytes C. Chondrocytes D. Chondrolacunae E. Trabeculae

C. Chondrocytes

A fracture common in children; bone breaks incompletely like a twig. A. Closed/simple fracture B. Comminuted fracture C. Greenstick fracture D. Open/compound fracture

C. Greenstick fracture

Which layer of the integument provides the most insulation? A. Dermis B. Epidermis C. Hypodermis D. Reticular Layer

C. Hypodermis

What influences the color of skin? A. Amount of vitamin D produced B. DNA of epidermal cells C. Melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin D. Sunlight and folic acid destruction

C. Melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin

Where is articular cartilage found? A. Around the metaphysis B. At the ends of the epiphysis C. On the outside of the diaphysis D. Within the epiphyseal plate

C. On the outside of the diaphysis

When a bone is injured, the __________ cells from the periosteum will repair the bone or rebuild the bone. A. Osteogenic B. Osteoclasts C. Osteoblasts D. Osteocytes

C. Osteoblasts

A person typically has 206 bones. Which classification of bone varies in number from person to person? A. Irregular bone B. Long bone C. Sesamoid bone D. Short bone

C. Sesamoid bone

The patella is an example of which bone classification? A. Flat bone B. Long bone C. Sesamoid bone D. Short bone

C. Sesamoid bone

Sudoriferous glands are under the control of the _____ nervous system and are located in the dermis. A. Autonomic B. Parasympathetic C. Sympathetic D. Visceral

C. Sympathetic

What are the bone forming cells that secrete organic matrix? A. Osteoclasts B. Osteocytes C. Trabeculae D. Osteoblasts E. Lacunae

D. Osteoblasts

Which of the following is NOT a true statement? A. PTH promotes calcium reabsorption by the kidneys, so less calcium is lost in urine. B. PTH promotes the final step of calcitrol synthesis in the kidneys. C. PTH inhibits collagen synthesis by osteoblasts, inhibiting bone deposition. D. PTH stimulates the production of Vitamin C.

D. PTH stimulates the production of Vitamin C.

Which of the following receptors responds to vibration? A. Chemoreceptor B. Keratinocyte C. Nociceptor D. Pacinian corpuscle E. Melanocyte

D. Pacinian corpuscle

Which of the following layers contain blood vessels? A. Stratum corneum B. Stratum basale C. Stratum granulosum D. Papillary dermis E. None of the above

D. Papillary dermis

Which of these promotes osteoblastic activity and production of bone matrix; responsible for adolescent growth spurt; and promotes conversion of epiphyseal plate to epiphyseal line? A. Calcitonin B. Growth hormone C. Osteoporosis D. Sex Hormones

D. Sex Hormones

The first type of bone to form during fracture repair is ________ bone. A. Compact B. Dense C. Lamellar D. Spongy

D. Spongy

Fracture occurs at exactly 90 degrees. A. Comminuted fracture B. Impacted fracture C. Oblique fracture D. Transverse fracture

D. Transverse fracture

Which of the following is NOT part of the epidermis? A. Stratum basale B. Papillary layer C. Reticular layer D. Two of the Above are NOT part of the epidermis E. All of the above are part of the epidermis

D. Two of the Above are NOT part of the epidermis

What is the type of ossification (bone formation) that occurs between sheets of fibrous connective tissue? A. Endochondral Ossification B. Primary Ossification C. Trabecular Ossification D. Flat Bone Ossification E. Intramembranous Ossification

E. Intramembranous Ossification

Which of the following skin conditions results from long-term, unrelieved pressure over certain body parts that are bony, leading to death of the overlying tissue? A. Decubitus ulcer B. Bedsore C. Corn D. Keloid E. Two of the above

E. Two of the above

Bones grow in length due to activity in the ________. A. Epiphyseal plate B. Medullary cavity C. Perichondrium D. Periosteum

A. Epiphyseal plate

Eccrine sweat glands ________. A. Act as a moisturizer B. Are present in the skin throughout the body and produce watery sweat C. Are present on hair D. Produce sebum

B. Are present in the skin throughout the body and produce watery sweat

Where is bone marrow found? A. Inside compact bone B. Inside spongy bone C. Inside the Haversian canal D. Inside the lamellae of the bone

B. Inside spongy bone

The mandible is an example of which bone classification? A. Flat bone B. Irregular bone C. Long bone D. Short bone

B. Irregular bone

Where can osteocytes be found within compact bone? A. Sinuses B. Lacunae C. Cartilage D. Foramen magnum E. Fibrous connective tissue

B. Lacunae

Which of the following foods is best for bone health? A. Carrots B. Leafy green vegetables C. Liver D. Oranges

B. Leafy green vegetables

What is the layer of fibrous connective tissue covering the long bones called? A. Lacunae B. Periosteum C. Medullary Cavity D. Diaphysis E. Epiphyseal Plate

B. Periosteum

Acne in teenagers happens at such a high rate because: A. Lack of moisturizer B. Puberty C. Team sports D. They do not wash well

B. Puberty

As you are walking down the beach, you see a dead, dry, shriveled-up fish. Which layer of your epidermis keeps you from drying out? A. Stratum Basale B. Stratum Corneum C. Stratum Granulosum D. Stratum Spinosum

B. Stratum Corneum

This skin layer is the deepest and contains arteries, veins, sweat, sebaceous glands, and pressure receptors. A. Dermis B. Stratum Basale C. Stratum Corneum D. Stratum Granulosum

A. Dermis

Which of the following glands are closely associated with thermoregulation? A. Eccrine sweat gland B. Apocrine sweat gland C. Sebaceous gland D. Two of the above E. None of the above

A. Eccrine sweat gland

The cuticle of the nail is also known as the _____________. A. Eponychium B. Lunula C. Hyponychium D. Perinychium E. None of the above

A. Eponychium

What is the projection of the thick proximal nail fold commonly called the cuticle also known as? A. Eponychium B. Hyponychium C. Lunula D. Nail root

A. Eponychium

This is the outermost layer with 15-30 cell layers, and accounts for the bulk of epidermal thickness; Helps prevent the penetration of microbes and the dehydration of underlying tissues. A. Stratum Corneum B. Stratum Granulosum C. Stratum Lucidum D. Stratum Spinosum

A. Stratum Corneum

Regarding the ABCDE mnemonic of a skin evaluation, "E" stands for _____________. A. Evolving B. Ever-changing C. Enormous D. Eczema E. None of the above

A. Evolving

Which bones serve a point of attachment for muscles? A. Flat bones B. Long bones C. Sesamoid bones D. Short bones

A. Flat bones

What increases length of long bones, enhances mineralization and improves bone density? A. Growth Hormone B. Osteoporosis C. Sex Hormones D. Thyroxine

A. Growth Hormone

Orthopedists treat bone and joint injuries. Which of the following is most commonly seen in preteens? A. Kyphosis B. Osteoporosis C. Spina Bifida D. Torn rotator cuff

A. Kyphosis

A melanoma develops from a mole. Melanomas have an unusual appearance that can be checked by using the mnemonic, ABCDE. Which of these are correct? A. Asymmetry, Borders, Callus B. Borders, Color, Diameter C. Brown, Circular, Deep D. Color, Depth, Even

B. Borders, Color, Diameter

A patient complains of severe neck pain. The clinician will examine which group of vertebrae? A. Lumbar B. Cervical C. Cerebral D. Thoracic E. Sacral

B. Cervical

Which gland is primarily responsible for thermoregulation and homeostasis? A. Apocrine gland B. Eccrine gland C. Sebaceous gland

B. Eccrine gland

An individual has spent too much time sun bathing. Not only is his skin painful to touch, but small blisters have appeared in the affected area. This indicates that he has damaged which layers of his skin? A. Dermis only B. Epidermis and dermis C. Epidermis and hypodermis D. Hypodermis only

B. Epidermis and dermis

One of the functions of the integumentary system is protection. Which of the following does NOT directly contribute to that function? A. Desmosomes B. Folic acid synthesis C. Merkel cells D. Stratum Lucidum

B. Folic acid synthesis