Integumentary System

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A main function of the integumentary system is ____________________.

To protect the body from infection

To receive pressure, pain, heat, and cold stimuli

To maintain an internal body temperature

All of these

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The skin is the second largest organ in the body

True

False

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Melanocytes and keratinocytes are found in which layer of the skin?

epidermis

dermis

hypodermis

nasodermis

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which layer of the epidermis consists of "spiny" cells that have been pushed out from the stratum basale and that interlock to form a supportive layer?

Stratum granulosum

Stratum corneum

Stratum lucidum

Stratum spinosum

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which layer of the epidermis consists of cells that are still living, but do not acquire nutrients directly?

Stratum granulosum

Stratum spinosum

Stratum lucidum

Stratum corneum

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which layer of the epidermis consists of dead keratinized cells and is only found where skin is thick (e.g., hands and feet)?

Stratum lucidum

Stratum spinosum

Stratum corneum

Stratum granulosum

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

All of the following are examples of skin disorders except _____.

acne vulgaris

harlequin ichthyosis

eczema

gastroenteritis

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The bottom-most layer of skin that is primarily made up of adipose tissue is called the:

hypodermis

dermis

nasodermis

epidermis

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Hair and nails are made up of keratinized epithelial cells.

True

False

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which layer of skin contains blood vessels, glands, hair follicles, and nerves embedded within it?

dermis

epidermis

nasodermis

hypodermis

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Blood vessels and nerves end at the bottom of the dermis.

True

False

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis.

Keratin

Melatonin

Melanin

Actin

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Melanocytes are located in the ___________.

Subcutaneous

Hypodermis

Dermis

Epidermis

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The type of cell that produces melanin, which protects us against harmful UV rays.

Keratinocytes

Melanocytes

Eccrinocytes

Melatonin

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The top layer of the epidermis is made of:

flat, dead cells

melanin

collagen

healthy, living cells

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Arrector pili muscles:

are a part of your skeletal system

assist in the production of sebum

contract in response to frightening situations or cold weather

cause sweat glands to contract

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

This provides your skin with strength and elasticity (as you age you lose this and skin may become looser)

Keratin

Dermis

Collagen

Melanin

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When your body temperature rises, these secrete water to the surface where heat is removed by evaporation.

Sweat pore

Sweat gland and duct

Hair shaft

Hair follicle

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Inflammation of the skin is also known as:

Dermatitis

Keratin

Alopecia

Albinism

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The three main types of skin cancer are:

Basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma

benign and malignant

UV cancer, malignant and benign

none of the choices

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The deadliest type of skin cancer that comes from melanin-producing cells becoming cancerous:

basal cell carcinoma

squamous cell carcinoma

malignant melanoma

benign cancer

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which type of skin cancer is the most common?

Basal cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma

Malignant melanoma

none of the choices

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What are the causes of skin cancer?

UV radiation from the sun

UV radiation from tanning beds

Genetics

All the choices

24.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Some of the dangers associated with severe burns include:

tissue damage and cell death

dehydration

shock

All of the choices

25.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When assessing melanoma, the ABCDE rule is often used. The acronym stands for:

Asymmetry, Border Irregularity, Color, Diameter, Evolving

Asymmetry, Brightness, Clues, Diameter, Escape

Asymmetry, Brilliance, Circumference, Diameter, Evolving

none of the choices

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