anatomy test 3
e
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 Mucus d Carotene e Keratin
cold sores and ulcers of the mouth
Blisters that itch and hurt, caused by herpes simplex virus
squamous cell carcinoma
Cancer of stratum spinosum cells
d
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 The arrector pili muscles contract to stand hairs upright e Melanin is produced
basal cell carcinoma
Malignancy of the lowest epidermal layer
d
Melanocytes are found in the: a Stratum spinosum b Stratum lucidum c Stratum corneum d Stratum basale e Stratum granulosum
psoriasis
Overproduction of skin cells causing dry, silvery scales
a
Sebum is responsible for all of the following except: a Body temperature regulation b Makes the skin oilier during adolescence c Kills bacteria on the skin's surface d Keeps the skin soft and moist e Prevents hair follicles from brittleness
b
Serous fluid reduces friction: a In movable joints such as the knee b Between the visceral and parietal layers of serous c membranes c Inside the lungs d As food is chewed e Around the brain
a
Synovial membranes are found in the 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 wall
a
The "tanning" effect (darkening of the skin) that occurs when a person is exposed to the sun is due to: a Melanin b Keratin c Oil d Langerhans cells e Sweat
b
The secretions that come out of the eccrine glands are: a Primarily uric acid b Mostly water, salt, and trace amounts of waste, lactic acid, and vitamin C c Fatty substances, proteins, antibodies, and trace amounts of minerals and vitamins d Solely metabolic wastes e Basic
b
The skin and its derivatives (nails, glands, and hairs) form the: a Skeletal system b Integumentary system c Endocrine system d Immune system e Lymphatic system
d
What is found in the secretion of apocrine glands that result in the musky odor: a Lipids b Proteins c Carbohydrates d Both A and B e None of the above
b
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
c
What is the function of the dendritic cell? a Production of melanin b Serve as touch receptors c Alerting and activating immune system cells d Production of keratin
b
Which burn would be classified by a burn to the epidermis and upper dermis and with blisters: a 1st degree b 2nd degree c 3rd degree d 4th degree
d
Which of the following abnormal skin colors results from liver disorders: a Cyanosis b Pallor c Erythema d Jaundice e Bruising
d
Which of the following homeostatic imbalances is caused by skin exposure to chemicals like in certain washing detergents or soap: a Athlete's foot b Cold sores c Impetigo d Contact dermatitis
a
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
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
Which of the following is an indication of melanoma: a A symmetrical mole b A pigmented spot that has smooth border 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 color
d
the innermost serous membrane covering the outside of the heart is the a Parietal pericardium b Visceral pleura c Synovial layer d Visceral pericardium e Peritoneum
c
which moist epithelial membrane lines body cavities that open to the exterior (ex esophagus) a synovial b cutaneous c mucous d serous e peritoneum
malignant melanoma
cancer of melanocytes
c
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
b
The uppermost layer of the skin is: a Called the dermis b Full of keratin c Fed by a good supply of blood vessels d Called the hypodermis eComposed of dense connective tissue