Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 4 Quiz

Where does hair growth occur? - Hair cortex - Hair medulla - Hair cuticle - Hair shaft - Hair matrix

Hair matrix

When James shaves his face, which portion of the hair is removed? - Hair root - Hair shaft - Hair matrix - Hair follicle

Hair shaft

Although you get wet while swimming, which protein makes the epidermis a tough protective layer? - Carotene - Keratin - Melanin - Serous fluid - Mucus

Keratin

the gland that produces sweat in indicated by______ . - Label F - Label C - Label A - Label E - Label D - Label B

Label E

The hair follicle is indicated by_________ . - Label F - Label B - Label A - Label C - Label E - Label D

Label F

Match the following: Type of membrane adapted for absorption or secretion - Cutaneous membrane - Mucous membrane - Serous membrane - Synovial membrane

Mucous membrane

Match the following: Type of membrane that lines body cavities closed to the exterior - Cutaneous membrane - Mucous membrane - Serous membrane - Synovial membrane

Mucous membrane

Match the following: Type of membrane that lines open body cavities - Cutaneous membrane - Mucous membrane - Serous membrane - Synovial membrane

Mucous membrane

What function do the arrector pili muscles serve? - Provide nourishment to the hair follicle - connect each side of the hair follicle to dermal tissue _ Produce and release sebum - Cover and protect the nail bed - Provide keratin to the hair

Provide nourishment to the hair follicle

Which of the following is a lubricant that keeps skin soft and moist and also contains chemicals that kill bacteria? - Sebum - Carotene - Sweat - Melanin

Sebum

Match the following: Peritoneum, pericardium, and pleura are examples of this type of membrane - Cutaneous membrane - Mucous membrane - Serous membrane - Synovial membrane

Serous membrane

Match the following: Type of membrane that contains a visceral and a parietal layer - Cutaneous membrane - Mucous membrane - Serous membrane - Synovial membrane

Serous membrane

Which layer of the epidermis forms the nail bed? - Stratum corneum - Stratum lucidum - Stratum spinosum - Stratum granulosum - Stratum basale

Stratum basale

Which of the following reduces friction in movable joints, such as the knee? - Sebum - Keratin - Sweat - Serous fluid - Synovial fluid

Synovial fluid

Match the following: Type of membrane that lines the fibrous capsules surrounding joints - Cutaneous membrane - Mucous membrane - Serous membrane - Synovial membrane

Synovial membrane

A little girl on the playground fell and scraped her knee. You notice her knee shows no signs of bleeding. Therefore, this must be only a superficial scape to the_______ . - both epidermis and dermis - epidermis - entire synovial membrane - epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis - entire cutaneous membrane

epidermis

The sebaceous and seat glands associated with the skin are classified as _______ glands because they release secretions on the skin's surface via ducts. - endocrine - exocrine - mucous - serous

exocrine

The skin and its appendages (nails, glands, and hairs) are collectively called the___________. - endocrine system - lymphatic system - skeletal system - integumentary system - immune system

integumentary system

The only dry membrane is the _______. - mucous membrane - serous membrane - synovial membrane - basement membrane - cutaneous membrane

mucous membrane

The epidermis is composed of_____________ . - adipose tissue - areolar tissue - dense fibrous connective tissue - simple columnar epithelium - stratified squamous epithelium

stratified squamous epithelium

Jan got her microscope slides mixed up in lab as they were unlabeled. The skin slide with abundant adipose tissue should be labeled as the_______ . - epidermis - reticular layer of the dermis - stratum corneum - papillary layer of the dermis - subcutaneous tissue ( hypodermis)

subcutaneous tissue ( hypodermis)

Match the following: Type of membrane that forms the skin - Cutaneous membrane - Mucous membrane - Serous membrane - Synovial membrane

Cutaneous membrane

Which of the following is a vital function of the integumentary system? - The skin aids to the transport of materials throughout the body - The skin absorbs vitamin C, so that the skin will not be subjected to diseases - The skin synthesizes vitamin D - The skin aids in desiccation - The cells of the epidermis store glucose as glycogen for energy

The skin synthesizes vitamin D

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin? - Vitamin K - Vitamin D - Vitamin C - Vitamin A - Vitamin E

Vitamin D