Question 1

The most superficial layer of the epidermis in which all the cells still possess a nucleus is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   stratum corneum
B)   stratum basale
C)   stratum spinosum
D)   stratum granulosum
E)   stratum lucidumF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 2

________ reflect the orientation of collagen fibers in the dermis of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A)   Tension lines
B)   Tactile discs
C)   Wrinkles
D)   Stretch marks
E)   All of these choices are correctF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 3

Sebaceous glands are often associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   nails
B)   eccrine sweat glands
C)   hair follicles
D)   apocrine sweat glands
E)   All of the answers are correct.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

At the end of a hair's growth cycle, which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)   The follicle becomes inactive.
B)   Club hairs form.
C)   Connections between the hair matrix and other structures break down.
D)   Old hair gets pushed toward the surface.
E)   All of the answers are correct.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following structures produce black, yellow-brown, or brown pigment?

Accepted Answer

A)   tactile corpuscles
B)   Ruffini corpuscles
C)   lamellated corpuscles
D)   melanocytes
E)   Merkel cellsF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following parts of a hair is/are usually seen on the surface?

Accepted Answer

A)   cortex, medulla, follicle
B)   bulb, root, shaft
C)   follicle, bulb, cuticle, cortex
D)   hard keratin, bulb, root
E)   shaft onlyF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Figure 4.1
  
Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-What is the structure indicated by Label F?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hair follicle
B)   Arrector pili muscle
C)   Cutaneous plexus
D)   Sebaceous gland
E)   Hair shaftF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 8

The blood supply to the skin is called (the) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   brachial plexus
B)   cutaneous plexus
C)   celiac plexus
D)   venous anastomosis
E)   None of the answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Nerve fibers in the skin are found in which of the following layers?

Accepted Answer

A)   epidermis
B)   reticular layer of dermis
C)   papillary layer of dermis
D)   All of the answers are correct.
E)   None of the answers are correct.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Which of the following cell types trigger an immune response in the stratum spinosum?

Accepted Answer

A)   Langerhans (dendritic)  cells
B)   keratinocytes
C)   melaocytes
D)   mast cells
E)   Merkel cellsF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 11

The nail body covers the nail bed, but nail production occurs at the nail root.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

A)   excretes
B)   stores lipids
C)   synthesizes vitamin D3
D)   regulates body temperature
E)   None of the answers are correct.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Figure 4.4
  
Using the above-referenced drawing of the stratum basale of a dark-skinned person, indicate the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label A.

Accepted Answer

A)   Melanosome
B)   Lamellar corpuscle
C)   Desmosome
D)   Langerhans cell
E)   CentrosomeF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Sebum is produced by ________ glands.

Accepted Answer

A)   sebaceous
B)   eccrine
C)   apocrine
D)   ceruminous
E)   merocrineF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The decrease in which of the following cells occurs with aging, thereby reducing the sensitivity of the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Langerhans cells
B)   Merkel cells
C)   melanocytes
D)   keratinocytes
E)   tactile corpusclesF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Figure 4.1
  
Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-What is the structure indicated by Label M?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sebaceous gland
B)   Lamellar corpuscle
C)   Cutaneous plexus
D)   Subcapillary plexus
E)   Tactile corpuscleF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Figure 4.1
  
Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-What is the structure indicated by Label H?

Accepted Answer

A)   Subpapillary plexus
B)   Cutaneous plexus
C)   Tactile corpuscle
D)   Sebaceous gland
E)   Lamellar corpuscleF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

In children, ________ leads to a condition called cradle cap.

Accepted Answer

A)   acne
B)   dandruff
C)   seborrheic dermatitis
D)   cerumen
E)   folliculitisF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Figure 4.6
  
Using the above-referenced micrographs and diagram, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label K.

Accepted Answer

A)   Holocrine gland
B)   Lactiferous gland
C)   Apocrine sweat gland
D)   Sebaceous gland
E)   Eccrine sweat glandF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Figure 4.4
  
Using the above-referenced drawing of the stratum basale of a dark-skinned person, indicate the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label D.

Accepted Answer

A)   Lymphocyte
B)   Merkel cell
C)   Keratinocyte
D)   Adipocyte
E)   MelanocyteF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Exam 4: The Integumentary System

Figure 4.1 Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -What is the structure indicated by Label M?

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Which of the following structures produce black, yellow-brown, or brown pigment?

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Figure 4.4 Using the above-referenced drawing of the stratum basale of a dark-skinned person, indicate the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label A.

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Which of the following parts of a hair is/are usually seen on the surface?

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Figure 4.1 Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -What is the structure indicated by Label H?

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Nerve fibers in the skin are found in which of the following layers?

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Figure 4.6 Using the above-referenced micrographs and diagram, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label K.

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Which of the following cell types trigger an immune response in the stratum spinosum?

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________ reflect the orientation of collagen fibers in the dermis of the skin.

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Figure 4.1 Using the figure above, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -What is the structure indicated by Label F?

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In children, ________ leads to a condition called cradle cap.

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The blood supply to the skin is called (the) ________.

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Sebaceous glands are often associated with ________.

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At the end of a hair's growth cycle, which of the following occurs?

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The most superficial layer of the epidermis in which all the cells still possess a nucleus is the ________.

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Which of the following is a function of the epidermis?

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Figure 4.4 Using the above-referenced drawing of the stratum basale of a dark-skinned person, indicate the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label D.

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Sebum is produced by ________ glands.

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The decrease in which of the following cells occurs with aging, thereby reducing the sensitivity of the immune system?

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The nail body covers the nail bed, but nail production occurs at the nail root.

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