A&P

Although you get wet while swimming, which tough protein within the skin prevents it from soaking up moisture like a sponge? mucus serous fluid keratin melanin carotene

keratin

What skin disorder is recognized using the ABCDE rule? squamous cell carcinoma psoriasis basal cell carcinoma melanoma impetigo

melanoma

Fingerprints and footprints in the epidermis are created by dermal papillae present in the ________. subcutaneous tissue hypodermis reticular layer of the dermis papillary layer of the dermis stratum lucidum

papillary layer of the dermis

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

stratum basale

Which of the following membranes is composed of loose areolar connective tissue? synovial membrane mucous membrane cutaneous membrane serous membrane pleural membrane

synovial membrane

________ refers to all of the chemical reactions in the body. Homeostasis Irritability Metabolism Hematopoiesis

Metabolism

Which of the following is an indication of melanoma? a pigmented spot that has smooth borders a symmetrical mole a pigmented spot on the skin that is smaller than the size of a pencil eraser a pigmented spot that contains areas of different colors a pigmented spot that is all black

a pigmented spot that contains areas of different colors

What provides toughness to the dermis and holds water in this skin layer? collagen fibers elastic fibers Merkel cells epidermis dendritic cells melanocytes

collagen fibers

The outermost layer of the epidermis is keratinized and known as stratum ________. corneum granulosum basale spinosum

corneum

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

cutaneous membrane

Nutrients reach the surface of the skin (epidermis) through the process of ________. evaporation filtration diffusion osmosis absorption

diffusion

The ________ system rids the body of indigestible food residue in feces while the ________ system removes nitrogen-containing metabolic waste in urine.

digestive; urinary

The vertebral region is ________ to the sternal region. medial lateral dorsal (posterior) ventral (anterior

dorsal (posterior)

What type of cutaneous gland produces sweat that cools the body upon evaporation from the skin? sebaceous gland salivary gland apocrine gland eccrine gland oil gland

eccrine gland

The skin and its derivatives (nails, glands, and hairs) form the ________. integumentary system endocrine system skeletal system Immune system lymphatic system

integumentary system

Edna tore a ligament in the patellar region and anticipates having difficulty with her ________. elbow knee wrist ankle

knee

Where are mucous membranes found? covering the heart lining joint cavities lining the inside of the stomach lining the abdominal cavity wall covering the brain

lining the inside of the stomach

Your 70-year-old grandfather shows signs of loss of hair and some baldness. What age-related disorder do you suspect is the cause? male pattern baldness psoriasis dermatitis milia lanugo

male pattern baldness

What layer is affected when a scrape affects the most superficial epidermal layer? stratum granulosum stratum spinosum stratum corneum stratum lucidum stratum basale

stratum corneum

Which layer of the epidermis is composed of flattened, dead, keratin-filled cells? stratum corneum stratum spinosum stratum granulosum stratum lucidum stratum basale

stratum corneum

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

subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis)

In order to warm the body up when cold, ________. sudoriferous glands release sweat melanin is produced sebaceous glands release oil vitamin D is synthesized the arrector pili muscles contract to stand hairs upright

the arrector pili muscles contract to stand hairs upright

Which of the following is a vital function of the skin? The skin aids in desiccation. The skin absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases. The skin aids in the transport of materials throughout the body. The skin converts modified epidermal cholesterol to vitamin D. The cells of the epidermis store glucose as glycogen for energy.

The skin converts modified epidermal cholesterol to vitamin D.

A genetic switch turns on male pattern baldness in response to ________.

age

Ventral is a directional term synonymous with ________ in humans. dorsal anterior medial posterior

anterior

Which of the following stimulates eccrine sweat glands to release sweat? dry skin hormones, especially male sex hormones high temperatures cold temperatures both by high temperatures and by hormones, especially male hormones

both by high temperatures and by hormones, especially male hormones

The heart and blood vessels are the primary organs of the ________ system.

cardiovascular

Which of the following is the smallest unit of all living things?

cell

When our body temperature rises above 37°C or 98°F, a negative feedback mechanism will be triggered to lower the body temperature. As a result, our sweat glands release sweat to cool the body temperature. What part of the negative feedback mechanism is the sweat gland? receptor effector control center stimulus

effector

Glands, such as the thyroid, that secrete their products directly into the blood rather than through ducts are classified as ________. endocrine ceruminous sudoriferous exocrine sebaceous

endocrine

The two main layers of skin are ________. papillary layer and reticular layer stratum corneum and dermis stratum basale and dermis epidermis and hypodermis epidermis and dermis

epidermis and dermis

The sebaceous and sweat glands associated with the skin are classified as ________ glands because they release secretions to the skin's surface via ducts. mucous endocrine serous exocrine

exocrine

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

hair matrix

The right and left iliac (inguinal) regions are lateral to the ________ region. right lumbar hypogastric (pubic) right hypochondriac left hypochondriac

hypogastric (pubic)

The hypogastric (pubic) region is ________ to the umbilical region. Group of answer choices posterior medial superior inferior

inferior

The central region of the thoracic cavity containing the heart is called the ________. mediastinum quadrant visceral cavity pleural cavity

mediastinum

The "tanning" effect (darkening of the skin) that occurs when a person is exposed to the sun is due to the increased presence of ________. sweat melanin epidermis dendritic cells oil keratin

melanin

What accounts for 60 to 80 percent of the body's weight? Group of answer choices

minerals water carbohydrates carbon

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

mucous

The skeletal muscles that contract and shorten to move the bones form the ________ system.

muscular

The sural region is ________ to the crural region. posterior inferior (distal) anterior superior (proximal)

posterior

Identify the type of connective tissue that is found in lymph nodes, the spleen, and bone marrow. osseous tissue dense connective tissue areolar tissue adipose tissue reticular connective tissues

reticular connective tissues

Which of the following contains chemicals that kill bacteria and prevent bacterial invasions of the skin? sebum melanin sweat keratin hemoglobin

sebum

Which of the following is a lubricant that keeps skin soft and moist and also contains chemicals that kill bacteria? Group of answer choices sweat carotene sebum melanin

sebum

A nurse tends to a patient with a sunburn. Upon examination, she sees blisters and red skin. What type of burn does the patient most likely have?

second-degree burn

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

serous

The net effect of the effector is to shut off the original ________, or reduce its intensity, during the negative feedback mechanism to restore homeostasis. response stimulus control center receptor

stimulus

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

stratified squamous epithelium

Which of the following reduces friction in movable joints, such as the knee? serous fluid sebum keratin sweat synovial fluid

synovial fluid

The diaphragm creates a ________ section between the thoracic and abdominal body cavities. frontal (coronal) midsagittal median transverse (cross)

transverse (cross)

A physician estimates the volume of fluid lost in a severely burned patient by ________. performing enzyme studies measuring urinary output and fluid intake using the "rule of nines" observing the tissues that are usually moist blood analysis

using the "rule of nines"

Andy sustained a baseball hit to his cranial cavity. Which bones were fractured?

vertebrae skull ribs hips

Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin?

vitamin A vitamin K vitamin C vitamin D vitamin E

A splinter pierces through the epidermal layers of the sole of the foot in the following order: 1. stratum basale2. stratum corneum3. stratum granulosum4. stratum lucidum5. stratum spinosum

2, 4, 3, 5, 1