Question 1

Melanin, which helps protect underlying layers of skin from UV radiation, is deposited throughout the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   dermis
B)   epidermis
C)   subcutaneous layer
D)   hypodermis
E)   arrector piliF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following causes herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

A)   A virus
B)   Bacteria
C)   Lice
D)   Hormones
E)   Unknown causesF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

The causes of eczema are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   inherited
B)   viral
C)   hormonal
D)   bacterial
E)   mostly unknownF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

When skin is exposed to sunlight it produces a molecule that is converted to ________, which the body needs for calcium absorption.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When skin is exposed to sunlight it...

Question 5

In shingles, a painful blistering rash occurs along the ________, the skin area along the pathway of the affected nerve root.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In shingles, a painful blistering rash occurs...

Question 6

The most aggressive skin cancer is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   basal cell carcinoma
B)   squamous cell carcinoma
C)   melanoma
D)   eczema
E)   scabiesF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

One type of chronic dermatitis that has acute phases is _______. Its causes are mostly unknown, but it is thought to be a type of allergy or the result of an underlying inflammatory condition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One type of chronic dermatitis that has...

Question 8

The ________ glands produce a thicker type of sweat that contains more proteins and are mostly concentrated in areas of skin with coarse hair.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ glands produce a thicker type...

Question 9

Pediculosis, which comes in three forms, is caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   A virus
B)   Bacteria
C)   A fungus
D)   A worm
E)   LiceF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Keratin is a durable protein that makes which skin layer waterproof and resistant to bacteria and viruses?

Accepted Answer

A)   Arrector pili
B)   Epidermis
C)   Dermis
D)   Subcutaneous
E)   HypodermisF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which of these skin problems can be caused by excessive rubbing of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Folliculitis
B)   Psoriasis
C)   Scabies
D)   Dermatitis
E)   PediculosisF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following begins in the flat cells of the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Basal cell carcinoma
B)   Alopecia
C)   Melanoma
D)   Squamous cell carcinoma
E)   PediculosisF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

The skin plays a role in regulating body temperature by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   dilating or constricting blood vessels in the skin
B)   stimulating the hypothalamus
C)   eliminating wastes
D)   retaining fluids
E)   producing vitamin DF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The ________ layer of the skin is deep to the epidermis and contains all the major tissue types.

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The answer of The ________ layer of the skin is...

Question 15

-In a third-degree burn (letter ________), the skin often looks black or charred, which is known as eschar.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-In a third-degree burn (letter ________), the...

Question 16

Which of the following is mostly adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Epidermis
B)   Dermis
C)   Hypodermis
D)   Stratum basale
E)   Stratum germinativumF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The skin condition called ________ is caused by parasitic lice and is associated with overcrowded conditions and often with poor hygiene.

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The answer of The skin condition called ________ is caused...

Question 18

When the skin is injured, inflammation follows. One effect of this response is that it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   prevents hemorrhage
B)   decreases swelling
C)   decreases blood supply to the area
D)   decreases nutrients to the area
E)   carries defensive cells to the areaF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 19

When the supply of oxygen in the blood is low, the skin looks bluish, which is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the supply of oxygen in the...

Question 20

Which type of burn involves all layers of the skin and often the muscles and bones?

Accepted Answer

A)   Superficial
B)   Second-degree
C)   Full-thickness
D)   Partial-thickness
E)   First-degreeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 22: The Integumentary System

The skin condition called ________ is caused by parasitic lice and is associated with overcrowded conditions and often with poor hygiene.

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When the supply of oxygen in the blood is low, the skin looks bluish, which is called ________.

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Keratin is a durable protein that makes which skin layer waterproof and resistant to bacteria and viruses?

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Pediculosis, which comes in three forms, is caused by which of the following?

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Which of the following causes herpes simplex?

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Which type of burn involves all layers of the skin and often the muscles and bones?

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When skin is exposed to sunlight it produces a molecule that is converted to ________, which the body needs for calcium absorption.

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-In a third-degree burn (letter ________), the skin often looks black or charred, which is known as eschar.

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In shingles, a painful blistering rash occurs along the ________, the skin area along the pathway of the affected nerve root.

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One type of chronic dermatitis that has acute phases is _______. Its causes are mostly unknown, but it is thought to be a type of allergy or the result of an underlying inflammatory condition.

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Which of these skin problems can be caused by excessive rubbing of the skin?

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Melanin, which helps protect underlying layers of skin from UV radiation, is deposited throughout the ____.

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The ________ layer of the skin is deep to the epidermis and contains all the major tissue types.

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Which of the following is mostly adipose tissue?

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The most aggressive skin cancer is ____.

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Which of the following begins in the flat cells of the epidermis?

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The causes of eczema are ____.

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When the skin is injured, inflammation follows. One effect of this response is that it ____.

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The ________ glands produce a thicker type of sweat that contains more proteins and are mostly concentrated in areas of skin with coarse hair.

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The skin plays a role in regulating body temperature by ____.

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