Integumentary System (Mastering A&P)

Virus that produces cold sores

Herpes simplex

What is the function of epidermal dendritic cells? - absorb ultraviolet radiation. - produce keratin. - stimulate the sensory nerve endings associated with touch receptors. - ingest foreign substances and activate the immune system.

Ingest foreign substances and activate the immune system.

Cells that produce a pigment known as melanin.

Melanocyte

Which of the following membranes lines body cavities that are open to the exterior? - pleura. - synovial. - mucous. - serous. - cutaneous.

Mucous membrane

Under which of the following conditions would a debucitis ulcer form? - prolonged exposure to UV light. - exposure to human herpesvirus 1. - prolonged bed rest after a severe back injury. - third degree burns.

Prolonged bed rest after a severe back injury.

What type of membrane provides lubrication to the pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal cavities? - cutaneous membrane. - mucous membrane. - serous membrane. - synovial membrane.

Serous membrane

What type of membranes lines the compartments of the ventral body cavity and produces a lubricant that allows organs to move against neighboring organs without friction? - mucous membrane. - cutaneous membrane. - serous membrane. - synovial membrane.

Serous membrane

Which membrane is constructed of a visceral and parietal layer? - serous. - cutaneous. - synovial. - mucous. - peritoneum.

Serous membrane

Which important metabolic compound is produced by skin cells? - carotene. - urea. - vitamin D. - sweat.

Vitamin D

malignancy of the lowest epidermal layer

basal cell carcinoma

inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands

boils and carbuncles

Type of membrane that forms the skin

cutaneous membrane

dry, dead flakes of stratum corneum

dandruff

skin inflammation

dermatitis

Because fair-skinned George suffers from frequent sunburns and he has tested positive for the herpes simplex virus, he is at a high risk for having an outbreak of herpes simplex. In spite of the high risk, George does not have herpes simplex outbreaks. George is protected by very active __________.

epidermal dendritic cells

burn in which only the epidermis becomes red and swollen

first degree burn

When James shaves his face, which portion of the hair is removed?

hair shaft

cell commonly found in the epidermis that produces keratin

keratinocyte

Where are mucous membranes found?

lining the inside of the stomach

cancer of melanocytes

malignant melanoma

Which type of skin cancer is the least common, but is the cause of most skin cancer related deaths?

melanoma

Type of membrane adapted for absorption or secretion

mucous membrane

Type of membrane that lines open body cavities

mucous membrane

Which cavity would be lined with a mucous membrane? - abdominal cavity. - thoracic cavity. - joint cavity. - oral cavity.

oral cavity

Upper layer of the dermis that forms dermal papillae

papillary layer of dermis

What is the function of the keratin found within skin cells?

prevents water loss

Acne is an infection of the __________ glands.

sebaceous

What type of burn does a patient have if blisters are present and the affected area is painful?

second degree burn

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 around organs

serous membrane

cancer of stratum spinosum cells

squamous cell carcinoma

What type of tissue makes up the epidermis of the skin?

stratified squamous epithelium

Deepest layer of the epidermis that is situated closest to the dermis.

stratum basale

Superficial layer of the epidermis made of 20-30 cell layers of dead, keratin-filled cells.

stratum corneum

Which layer of the epidermis contains the greatest concentration of keratin? - stratum spinosum. - stratum granulosum. - stratum corneum. - stratum basale.

stratum corneum

Hypodermis

subcutaneous layer

type of membrane that lines the fibrous capsules surrounding joints.

synovial membrane

What type of burn damages the skin so severely that regeneration of the damaged tissue is NOT possible?

third degree burn

what causes hair to stand up and the skin to dimple when one is cold or frightened? - apocrine sweat glands. - contraction of arrector pili muscles. - sebaceous glands. - hair follicles.

Contraction of arrector pili muscles.

The outermost layer of the epidermis is keratinized and known as stratum ___________.

Corneum

what condition occurs when hemoglobin is deprived of oxygen? - pallor. - jaundice. - erythema. - cyanosis

Cyanosis

Cell responsible for alerting and activating the immune response to a bacterial or viral invasion.

Epidermal dendritic cell