Chapter 3 Quiz (bright)

Which of the following statements is (are) true concerning skin cancer? A. Melanin protects the underlying tissues from UV light. B. All moles need to be removed. C. People with light skin are most likely to develop skin cancer. D. People with dark skin are more likely to develop malignant melanoma. E. Sunburns as a child have nothing to do with developing skin cancer later in life.

A. Melanin protects the underlying tissues from UV light B. People with light skin are most likely to develop skin cancer

Which of the following statements correctly match(es) the infection with the pathogen causing it? A. Ringworm is caused by fungus. B. Tinea infections are caused by a virus C. Cellulitis is most often caused by a virus. D. Warts are caused by a virus E. Jock itch is caused by bacteria

A. Ringworm is caused by fungus B. Warts are caused by a virus

Which of the following statements is (are) true about aging? A. Sebaceous glands produce less sebum with age, causing the hair and skin to be drier. B. The number of melanocytes decreases, but the production of some melanocytes increases with age. C. Fibroblasts produce less collagen fibers with age. D. Sagging and wrinkling results because skin becomes more elastic with age. E. The hypodermis thins with age.

A. Sebaceous glands produce less sebum with age, causing the hair and skin to be drier. B. The number of melanocytes decreases, but the production of some melanocytes increases with age. C. Fibroblasts produce less collagen fibers with age. E. The hypodermis thins with age

Which of the following statements correctly match(es) the layer of the skin to the tissue composing it? A. The epidermis is composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue B. The dermis is composed of dense regular connective tissue over dense irregular connective tissue C. The hypodermis is composed of adipose connective tissue D. The stratum corneum is composed of simple cuboidal epithelial tissue E. The dermis is composed of loose/areolar connective tissue over dense regular connective tissue

A. The epidermis is composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue C. The hypodermis is composed of adipose connective tissue

Which of the following statements describe(s) a function of the integumentary system? A. The immune system is alerted to pathogens entering through the skin by dendritic cells. B. The skin contains a precursor molecule for vitamins A and C. C. Sweat and sebaceous glands are important in temperature regulation. D. The skin prevents loss of body fluids. E. The skin contains keratin that protects underlying structures from UV light.

A. The immune system is alerted to pathogens entering through the skin by dendritic cells D. The skin prevents loss of body fluids

Which of the following statements is (are) true concerning the skin's response to injuries? A.The type of healing depends upon how far the edges are apart. B. Stratum basale cells reach contact inhibition if the wound heals by regeneration. C. Regeneration results in scar tissue. D. It is important to bring the wound edges together so that the stratum corneum can regenerate new epidermis. E. Normal function returns when the wound is healed by fibrosis.

A. The type of healing depends upon how far the edges are apart. B. Stratum basale cells reach contact inhibition if the wound heals by regeneration

Which of the following statements is (are) true about burns? A. First-degree burns damage just the epidermis. B. Third-degree burns are the most serious. C. The most common first-degree burn is a sunburn. D. The serious concerns in third-degree burns are infection and fluid loss. E. Second-degree burns produce blisters.

All the answers are correct

Which of the following statements correctly state(s) the location or function of the cells in the epidermis and dermis? A. Dendritic cells are located in the stratum basale in the epidermis and the hair follicle of the dermis B. Keratinocytes are located in the stratum basale in the epidermis and the hair follicle of the dermis. C. Melanocytes are located in the stratum basale in the epidermis and the hair follicle of the dermis. D. Dead squamous cells filled with keratin are located in the stratum basale in the epidermis and the hair follicle of the dermis. E. Fibroblasts are located in the stratum basale in the epidermis and the hair follicle of the dermis.

B. Keratinocytes are located in the stratum basale in the epidermis and the hair follicle of the dermis. C. Melanocytes are located in the stratum basale in the epidermis and the hair follicle of the dermis.

Which of the following statements is (are) true about hair? A. Vellus hair starts to develop during the last trimester of fetal development. B. Terminal hair is visible on the hair of a newborn's eye brows and eyelashes. C. Hair grows at the rate of approximately 1 inch per month. D. The growth stage for terminal hair varies by location. E. Lanugo hair can be found in the axillary region of an adult

B. Terminal hair is visible on the hair of a newborn's eye brows and eyelashes. D. The growth stage for terminal hair varies by location.

Which of the following statements is (are) true concerning the anatomy of a nail? No answers are correct. A. The cuticle of a nail has interlocking plates. B. The eponychium is composed of stratum basale cells. C. No answers are correct. D. The lunule is visible at the distal end of all nails. E. The nail plate is made of lipids. F. The nail plate is made of soft keratin.

C. No answers are correct