Question 1

This condition is characterized by a thicker-than-normal stratus corneum producing large silvery scales.

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A)   eczema
B)   psoriasis
C)   vitiligo
D)   decubitus ulcer
E)   bullaeF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Parallel curving ridges of dermis that shape the overlying epidermis into fingerprints

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A)   improve the grip of the hands.
B)   are caused by the pattern of the reticular layer of the dermis.
C)   are associated with thin skin.
D)   decrease friction on surfaces where they are located.
E)   tend to make the surface smooth.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Melanin is found in which cells?

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A)   Both melanocytes and keratinocytes
B)   Only melanocytes
C)   Both melanocytes and Langerhans cells
D)   Only keratinocytesE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following represents the correct order of the layers of the epidermis from the deepest to the most superficial?

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A)   stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum
B)   stratum basale, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum spinosum, and stratum corneum
C)   stratum spinosum, stratum basale, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum, and stratum granulosum
D)   stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum, stratum basale, and stratum spinosum
E)   stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basaleF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

A recent study demonstrated that there are three unique strains of Propionibacterium acnes; two strains are more prevalent in people with acne; however, one of which appears not to be pathogenic to humans and is more prevalent in people with 'clear' skin. Additionally, the strain of P. acnes found in healthy skin kills the of invading bacteria, including the pathogenic P. acnes. Which of the following statements about the targeted removal of 'bad' P. acnes and addition of 'good' P. acnes is INCORRECT?

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A)   Once removed, the invading pathogenic P. acnes can not regrow on the skin.
B)   After "bad" P. acnes is removed, the applications of "good" P. acnes should be able to grow and kill invasive bacteria.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 6

This stratum contains many layers of dead squamous cells.

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A)   stratum lucidum
B)   stratum spinosum
C)   stratum granulosum
D)   stratum basale
E)   stratum corneumF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)   Hair in the axillary region is vellus hair after puberty.
B)   At puberty, much of the vellus hair is replaced with terminal hair.
C)   Both vellus and terminal hairs are pigmented.
D)   In males, the hairs of the beard are vellus hairs.
E)   The majority of hair on the chest is vellus hair.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

The effects of aging on the skin include all of the following except:

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A)   loss of fat from the subcutaneous tissue
B)   thinner epidermis
C)   increases in sebaceous gland activity
D)   reduction in collagen and elastinE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "B"?
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A)   stratum corneum
B)   stratum spinosum
C)   stratum granulosum
D)   stratum basale
E)   stratum lucidumF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Exposure to ultraviolet light causes the skin to darken by stimulating the

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A)   breakdown of carotene.
B)   breakdown of melanin.
C)   activity of the keratinocytes.
D)   activity of the enzyme tyrosinase.
E)   buildup of bilirubin.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 11

When comparing the dermis with the hypodermis, the dermis

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A)   is a more vascular tissue than the hypodermis.
B)   and the hypodermis do not contain collagen.
C)   contains melanocytes; the hypodermis does not.
D)   is divided into two layers; the hypodermis is not.
E)   has more fat cells than the hypodermis.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Lead poisoning can be detected by doing an analysis of

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A)   sweat.
B)   skin folds.
C)   hair.
D)   skin.
E)   nails.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 13

The outer surface of the hair is called the

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A)   medulla.
B)   shaft.
C)   hair bulb.
D)   cuticle.
E)   root.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Cedric slipped and cut his finger. The cut bled, but did not penetrate to the hypodermis. The deepest layer penetrated was the

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A)   stratum corneum.
B)   papillary layer of the dermis.
C)   stratum spinosum.
D)   stratum basale.
E)   stratum granulosum.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 15

This is the dermal layer closest to the epidermis.

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A)   epidermis
B)   reticular layer
C)   papillary layer
D)   stretch marks
E)   hypodermisF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following statements concerning the epidermis is true?

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A)   The epidermis contains numerous blood vessels.
B)   The epidermis is very permeable to water-soluble molecules.
C)   The epidermis is nourished by blood vessels located in the dermis.
D)   The most numerous cells in the epidermis are the melanocytes.
E)   The dermis is superficial to the epidermis.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Acne is caused by

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A)   testosterone.
B)   sebum.
C)   abnormal keratinization of hair follicles.
D)   Propionibacterium.
E)   All of these are factors.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following people would have the greatest risk of getting skin cancer?

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A)   A 31-year old dark-skinned male
B)   A 23-year old female with blond hair and hazel eyes
C)   A 55-year old male with brown hair and brown eyes
D)   A 68-year old male with blond hair and blue eyesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a complication of a major burn?

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A)   electrolyte imbalance
B)   weight loss
C)   fever
D)   hypermetabolic state
E)   decreased protein demandF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The subcutaneous tissue is part of the skin or the integumentary system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Integumentary System

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "B"? )

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Which of the following is NOT a complication of a major burn?

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Which of the following statements concerning the epidermis is true?

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The outer surface of the hair is called the

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This stratum contains many layers of dead squamous cells.

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Melanin is found in which cells?

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Lead poisoning can be detected by doing an analysis of

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Cedric slipped and cut his finger. The cut bled, but did not penetrate to the hypodermis. The deepest layer penetrated was the

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Which of the following people would have the greatest risk of getting skin cancer?

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The effects of aging on the skin include all of the following except:

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Which of the following represents the correct order of the layers of the epidermis from the deepest to the most superficial?

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The subcutaneous tissue is part of the skin or the integumentary system.

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Exposure to ultraviolet light causes the skin to darken by stimulating the

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When comparing the dermis with the hypodermis, the dermis

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Acne is caused by

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This condition is characterized by a thicker-than-normal stratus corneum producing large silvery scales.

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This is the dermal layer closest to the epidermis.

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Parallel curving ridges of dermis that shape the overlying epidermis into fingerprints

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Exam 5: Integumentary System

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "B"? )

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Which of the following is NOT a complication of a major burn?

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Which of the following statements concerning the epidermis is true?

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The outer surface of the hair is called the

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This stratum contains many layers of dead squamous cells.

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Melanin is found in which cells?

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Lead poisoning can be detected by doing an analysis of

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Cedric slipped and cut his finger. The cut bled, but did not penetrate to the hypodermis. The deepest layer penetrated was the

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Which of the following people would have the greatest risk of getting skin cancer?

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The effects of aging on the skin include all of the following except:

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Which of the following represents the correct order of the layers of the epidermis from the deepest to the most superficial?

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The subcutaneous tissue is part of the skin or the integumentary system.

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Exposure to ultraviolet light causes the skin to darken by stimulating the

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When comparing the dermis with the hypodermis, the dermis

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Acne is caused by

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This condition is characterized by a thicker-than-normal stratus corneum producing large silvery scales.

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This is the dermal layer closest to the epidermis.

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