08 Jan Dermal papillae

BSC2346 Human Anatomy and Physiology

Module 02 Quiz

Question 1

Which type of burn affects the epidermis and dermis and commonly results in blisters?

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Third degree

Second degree

Full thickness

First degree

Question 2

If a patient sustained burns on the anterior and posterior right arm, which percentage of his body is damaged?

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25%

9%

18%

36%

Question 3

What is NOT a complication of burns?

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Decreased function of immune system

Loss of bodily fluids

Infection

Circulatory shock

Question 4

Which of the following glands secretes milk?

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Eccrine glands

Mammary glands

Apocrine glands

Ceruminous glands

Question 5

Which choice is true of collagen fibers?

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They provide an ability of the skin to stretch and retain its shape

They are found in the epidermis

They create the dermal papillae

They provide structural support to the integument

Question 6

Which choice is NOT a description of a function of the integument system?

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Assists in the production of vitamin C

Assists in the inhibition of bacterial reproduction

Assists in the regulation of body temperature

Assists in the excretion of nitrogen containing waste products

Question 7

What structure and/or substance is NOT found within the dermis?

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Blood vessels

Keratin

Sweat glands

Nerve tissue

Question 8

Melanoma is the most treatable and curable of the types of skin cancer.

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True

False

Question 9

Skin cancer originates in which layer of the skin?

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Dermis

Hypodermis

Epidermis

Question 10

Hair and nails are mainly composed of what substance?

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Elastic fibers

Keratin

Collagen fibers

Melanocytes

Question 11

Vascularization of the integumentary system is found primarily in which layer?

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Dermis

Epidermis

Stratum granulosum

Stratum corneum

Question 12

Which of the following choices makes up the majority of the dermis and contains glands, hair follicles, and muscular tissue?

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Hypodermis

Papillary layer

Reticular layer

Stratum basale

Question 13

Which type of gland is responsible for secreting an oily substance that helps to lubricate and soften the skin and hair?

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Ceruminous gland

Sebaceous gland

Eccrine gland

Apocrine gland

Question 14

Which layer of skin is the outer most layer and contains dead cells that are filled with keratin?

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Stratum spinosum

Stratum corneum

Stratum granulosum

Stratum basale

Question 15

Extensions of dermis up into the epidermis that are responsible for fingerprints are called:

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Dermal papillae

Reticular layer

Friction ridges

Flexure lines