MEDA 111 Quiz 7

This type of gland secretes oil for the skin and hair. A. A sebaceous gland B. A sudoriferous gland C. An eccrine gland D. An apocrine gland

A. A sebaceous gland

Which of the following is a true statement regarding skin? A. Does not replenish itself B. Creates new cells every 3 years C. Acts as a barrier to infection and injury D. Does not absorb medication

C. Acts as a barrier to infection and injury

Muscles attached to hair on your skin that aid temperature regulation are A. pectoralis major B. biceps brachii C. erector spinae D. arrector pilli

D. arrector pilli

The medical term for a bedsore is: A. keloid B. macula C. papule D. decubitus

D. decubitus

Which term means a severe itching? A. alopecia B. cicatrix C. decubitus D. pruritus

D. pruritus

Excessive flow of oil from the sebaceous glands is called: A. sebolite B. hidrosis C. hidrorrhea D. seborrhea

D. seborrhea

The integumentary system consists of all except A. hair and nails B. skin C. glands D. teeth

D. teeth

Collagenous and elastic fibers of the ____________ make it possible for the skin to flex with movement of the body. A. Dermis B. Subcutaneous C. Epidermis D. Fascia

A. Dermis

The stratum corneum ________. A. Is composed of mostly dead cells B. Is the innermost layer of the epidermis C. Contains melanocytes which give the skin color D. Both b and c

A. Is composed of mostly dead cells

Specialized epithelial cells originating from the nail ____________ form your nails. A. Root B. Cells C. Bed D. Base

A. Root

The absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes is called: A. albinism B. anhidrosis C. acanthosis D. alopecia

A. albinism

A physician may refer to a scar left after the healing of a wound as a: A. cicatrix B. comedo C. corn D. crust

A. cicatrix

Varicella is a/an: A. contagious viral disease B. skin condition characterized by milk-white patches C. open lesion D. an elevation of the epidermis, viral in origin

A. contagious viral disease

Removal of damaged or dead tissue is called: A. debridement B. dermabrasion C. cryosurgery D. rhytidoplasty

A. debridement

Another term for a bruise is: A. ecchymosis B. leukoderma C. keloid D. petechiae

A. ecchymosis

In the term anhidrosis, the root hidr means: A. sweat B. sweet C. sour D. soft

A. sweat

____________ sweat glands become active at puberty. A. Sebaceous B. Apocrine C. Salivary D. Eccrine

B. Apocrine

The term gangrene literally means: A. deficient blood B. eating sore C. frozen tissue D. production of pus

B. Eating sore

What is the layer of skin that we can see? A. Subcutaneous fascia B. Epidermis C. Stratum basale D. Dermis

B. Epidermis

The skin tans in response to sunlight because of the release of ________. A. Keratin B. Melanin C. Sebum D. Collagen

B. Melanin

________ is also known as a mole. A. Macule B. Nevus C. Papule D. Psoriasis

B. Nevus

The "rule of ____________" is a system devised to assess the amount of body surface affected by a burn. A. Injury B. Nines C. Many D. Five

B. Nines

Onychomycosis can be defined as: A. inflammation of the nail B. a fungal nail infection C. a reddened nail D. a splitting nail

B. a fungal nail infection

Which of the following is caused by a bacteria? A. athlete's foot B. acne C. shingles D. bed sores

B. acne

The medical term subungual means pertaining to: A. above the nail B. below the nail C. within the nail D. beside the nail

B. below the nail

A dermatome is used to: A. measure skin thickness B. cut skin for grafting C. remove wrinkles D. biopsy moles

B. cut skin for grafting

The hair root is located in the A. epidermis B. dermis C. epithelium D. stratum corneum

B. dermis

The medical term tinea is also known as: A. chickenpox B. ringworm C. measles D. nevus

B. ringworm

Epidermal cells are born in the A. dermis B. stratum basale C. stratum corneum D. hypodermis

B. stratum basale

Another term for chickenpox is: A. vitiligo B. varicella C. miliaria D. impetigo

B. varicella

In cold weather, peripheral blood vessels generally A. vasodilate B. vasoconstrict C. vasomediate D. do not change

B. vasoconstrict

The condition of yellow jaundice occurs when the body builds up excess A. Carotene B. Melanin C. Bilirubin D. Freckles

C. Bilirubin

Epidermal cells are sloughed off from the ________. A. Basal layer B. Clear layer C. Horny layer D. Dermal layer

C. Horny layer

What color would you expect to see at a healthy nail bed? A. Blanche B. White C. Pink D. Tan

C. Pink

What is the degree of burn in which all three layers of skin have been destroyed and the victim feels no pain? A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth

C. Third

The scab protecting a wound is actually a A. blood vessel B. nerve ending C. blood clot D. tumor

C. blood clot

The medical term used to describe a large blister is: A. ecchymosis B. callus C. bulla D. boil

C. bulla

A/An ________ is commonly called a blackhead. A. acne B. telangiectasia C. comedo D. exudate

C. comedo

Substances that are oily in nature are known as: A. topicals B. keratolytics C. emollients D. antifungals

C. emollients

A general term used to describe redness of the skin is: A. erythitis B. erythroderma C. erythema D. eschar

C. erythema

Pinpoint, purplish hemorrhagic spots on the skin are called: A. acne B. leukoplakia C. petechiae D. comedo

C. petechiae

A person with an eschar has a: A. overgrown scar B. severe bruise C. scab D. open sore

C. scab

A surface that is pulled or drawn tightly, such as skin, is called: A. eschar B. intertrigo C. taut D. striae

C. taut

This skin infection is also called furuncles. A. Tinea B. Impetigo C. Warts D. Boils

D. Boils

Which of the following is true of nails? A. They are made of connective tissue B. They are live tissue C. Their parts are the head, neck, and root D. None of the above

D. None of the above

The integumentary system plays an important role in regulating the body's ____________. A. Environment B. Composition C. Elasticity D. Temperature

D. Temperature

In the term integumentary, the root integument means: A. nails B. hair C. sweat D. a covering

D. a covering

Which of the following is caused by the Herpes Zoster or Chicken Pox virus? A. psoriasis B. furuncle C. scabies D. shingles

D. shingles

Which of the following would be considered a hive? A. macule B. nodule C. papule D. wheal

D. wheal

A test done on wound exudate to determine the presence of microorganisms is: A. sweat test B. biopsy C. Tzanck test D. wound culture

D. wound culture

What are the three main layers of the skin?

epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous fascia

List three functions of the integumentary system.

protection from pathogens, help maintain fluid balance, energy storage in the fatty tissue, produce Vitamin D with sunshine, provide a place for sensory input