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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA main function of the integumentary system is ____________________.To protect the body from infectionTo receive pressure, pain, heat, and cold stimuliTo maintain an internal body temperatureAll of these
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe skin is the second largest organ in the bodyTrueFalse
- 3. Multiple ChoiceMelanocytes and keratinocytes are found in which layer of the skin?epidermisdermishypodermisnasodermis
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich 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 granulosumStratum corneumStratum lucidumStratum spinosum
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich layer of the epidermis consists of cells that are still living, but do not acquire nutrients directly?Stratum granulosumStratum spinosumStratum lucidumStratum corneum
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich layer of the epidermis consists of dead keratinized cells and is only found where skin is thick (e.g., hands and feet)?Stratum lucidumStratum spinosumStratum corneumStratum granulosum
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are examples of skin disorders except _____.acne vulgarisharlequin ichthyosiseczemagastroenteritis
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe bottom-most layer of skin that is primarily made up of adipose tissue is called the:hypodermisdermisnasodermisepidermis
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHair and nails are made up of keratinized epithelial cells.TrueFalse
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich layer of skin contains blood vessels, glands, hair follicles, and nerves embedded within it?dermisepidermisnasodermishypodermis
- 11. Multiple ChoiceBlood vessels and nerves end at the bottom of the dermis.TrueFalse
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis.KeratinMelatoninMelaninActin
- 13. Multiple ChoiceMelanocytes are located in the ___________.SubcutaneousHypodermisDermisEpidermis
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe type of cell that produces melanin, which protects us against harmful UV rays.KeratinocytesMelanocytesEccrinocytesMelatonin
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe top layer of the epidermis is made of:flat, dead cellsmelanincollagenhealthy, living cells
- 16. Multiple ChoiceArrector pili muscles:are a part of your skeletal systemassist in the production of sebumcontract in response to frightening situations or cold weathercause sweat glands to contract
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThis provides your skin with strength and elasticity (as you age you lose this and skin may become looser)KeratinDermisCollagenMelanin
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhen your body temperature rises, these secrete water to the surface where heat is removed by evaporation.Sweat poreSweat gland and ductHair shaftHair follicle
- 19. Multiple ChoiceInflammation of the skin is also known as:DermatitisKeratinAlopeciaAlbinism
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe three main types of skin cancer are:Basal cell, squamous cell, and melanomabenign and malignantUV cancer, malignant and benignnone of the choices
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe deadliest type of skin cancer that comes from melanin-producing cells becoming cancerous:basal cell carcinomasquamous cell carcinomamalignant melanomabenign cancer
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of skin cancer is the most common?Basal cell carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaMalignant melanomanone of the choices
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the causes of skin cancer?UV radiation from the sunUV radiation from tanning bedsGeneticsAll the choices
- 24. Multiple ChoiceSome of the dangers associated with severe burns include:tissue damage and cell deathdehydrationshockAll of the choices
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhen assessing melanoma, the ABCDE rule is often used. The acronym stands for:Asymmetry, Border Irregularity, Color, Diameter, EvolvingAsymmetry, Brightness, Clues, Diameter, EscapeAsymmetry, Brilliance, Circumference, Diameter, Evolvingnone of the choices
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