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The protein found in large amounts in the outermost layer of epidermal cells is collagen. True or False? |
False |
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Male pattern baldness has a genetic switch that turns on in response to ________. A. age B. size C. weight D. male hormones |
D. male hormones |
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The most dangerous skin cancer is that of the melanocytes. True or False? |
True |
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Ceruminous glands are modified merocrine glands. True or False? |
False |
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Erythema: Jaundice: Addison's disease Pallor Cyanosis
Options: 1. Appearance if permanent tan; bronzing. 2. May indicate fear, anger, anemia, or low blood pressure. 3. May indicated embarrassment, fever, hypertension, inflammation, or allergy. 4. A bluish color in light-skinned individuals. 5. Usually indicate a liver disorder.
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Erythema 3. May indicated embarrassment, fever, hypertension, inflammation, or allergy.
Jaundice 5. Usually indicate a liver disorder.
Addison's disease 1. Appearance if permanent tan; bronzing.
Pallor 2. May indicate fear, anger, anemia, or low blood pressure.
Cyanosis 4. A bluish color in light-skinned individuals. |
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A needle would pierce the epidermal layers of the forearm in which order? A. basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum B. granulosum, basale, spinosum, corneum C. basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum D. corneum, granulosum, spinsoum, basale |
D. corneum, granulosum, spinsoum, basale |
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The papillary layer of the dermis is connective tissue heavily invested with blood vessels. The superficial surface has structures called: A. Fingernails are a modification of the epidermis B. Fingernails are a separate tissue from the skin, formed from a different embryonic layer. C. fingernails are derived from osseous tissue. D. Fingernails are extensions of the carpal bones. |
A. Fingernails are a modification of the epidermis |
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Which of the following statements indicates the way in which the body's natural defenses protect the skin from the effects of UV damage? A. Carotene, which accumulates in the stratum corneum and hypodermal adipose tissue, is synthesized in large amounts in the presence of sunlight. B. The skin is protected by increasing the number of epidermal dendritic cells, which help to activate the immune system. C. The skin is protected by the synthesis of three pigments that contribute to the skin's color. D. Prolonged exposure to the sun induces melanin dispersion, which in turn acts as a natural sunscreen.
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D. Prolonged exposure to the sun induces melanin dispersion, which in turn acts as a natural sunscreen.
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Eyebrow hairs are always shorter than hair on your head because ________. A. hormones in the eyebrow follicle switch the growth off after it has reached a predetermined length. B. the vascular supply of the eyebrow follicle is one-tenth that of the head hair follicle. C. they grow much slower. D. eyebrow follicles are only active for a few months. |
D. eyebrow follicles are only active for a few months. |
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What are the most important factors influencing hair growth? A. nutrition and hormones B. the size and number of hair follicles C. age and glandular products D. sex and hormones |
A. nutrition and hormones |
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Joe just burned himself on a hot pot. A blister forms and the burn is painful. Joe's burn would best be described as a third-degree burn. True of False? |
False |
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What is the first threat to life from a massive third degree burn? A. catastrophic fluid loss B. infection C. unbearable pain D. loss of immune function |
A. catastrophic fluid loss |
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Which muscles attached to the hair follicles cause goose bumps? A. levator folliculi B. arrector folliculi C. arrector integument D. arrector pili |
D. arrector pili |
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Acne is a disorder associated with ________. A.sebaceous glands B.Meibomian glands C. Sweat glands D.ceruminous glands
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A. sebaceous glands |
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The epidermis consists of five layers of cells, each layer with a distinct role to play in the health, well-being, and functioning of the skin. Which of the following layers is responsible for cell division and replacement? A.stratum lucidum B.stratum corenum C.stratum basale D.stratum granulosum |
C. stratum basale |
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Which type of skin cancer appears as a scaly reddened papule and tends to grow rapidly and metastasize? A. Adenoma B. Squamous cell carcinoma C. Basal cell carcinoma D. Melanoma |
B. Squamous cell carcinoma |
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The function of the root hair plexus is to ________. A. bind the hair root to the dermis. B. serve as a source for new epidermal cells hair growth after the resting stage has passed. C. allow the hair to assist in touch sensation. D. cause apocrine gland secretion into the hair follicle. |
C. allow the hair to assist in touch sensation. |
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Which of the following cutaneous receptors is specialized for the reception of touch or light pressure? A. free nerve endings B. Pacinian corpuscles C. Krause end bulbs D. Meissner's corpuscles |
D. Meissner's corpuscles |
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________ is an inherited condition that affects the heme pathway; it leaves the skin scarred and gums degenerated, and may have led to the folklore about vampires. A. Impetigo B. Porphyria C. Decubitus ulcer D. Rosacea |
B. Porphyria |
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During the resting phase of hair growth, the matrix is inactive and the follicle atrophies. True or False? |
True |
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Melanocytes and keratinocytes work together in protecting the skin from UV damage when kertinocytes ________. A. provide the melanocyte with a protective shield against abrasion B. maintain the appropriate pH in order for the melanocyte to synthesize melanin granules. C. maintain the appropriate temperature so the product of the melanocyte will not denature. D. accumulate the melanin granules on their superficial portion, forming a UV-blocking pigment layer |
D. accumulate the melanin granules on their superficial portion, forming a UV-blocking pigment layer |
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The dermis is a strong, flexible connective tissue layer. Which of the following cell types are likely to be found in the dermis? A. the reticular layer B. the subcutaneous layer C. the superficial fascial layer D. the hypodermal layer |
A. the reticular layer |
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The reason that the nail bed appears pink is the presence of a large amount of melanocytes in the underlying dermis. True or False? |
False |
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In addition to protection (physical and chemical barrier), the skin serves other functions. Which of the following is another vital function of the skin? A. The cells of the epidermis store glucose as glycogen for energy. B. It aids in the transport of materials through the body. C. It coverts modified epidermal cholesterol to a vitamin D precursor important to calcium metabolism. D. It absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subjected to diseases. |
C. It coverts modified epidermal cholesterol to a vitamin D precursor important to calcium metabolism. |
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Changes in the color of skin are often an indication of a homeostatic imbalance. Which of the following changes would suggest that a patient is suffering from Addison's disease? A. The skin takes on a bronze or metallic appearance. B. Black-and-blue marks become evident for no apparent cause. C. The skin appears to have an abnormal, yellowish tint. D. It is impossible to suggest Addison's disease from an inspection of a person's skin. |
A. The skin takes on a bronze or metallic appearance. |
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Sudoriferous (sweat) glands are categorized as two distinct types. Which of the following are the two types of sweat glands? A. mammary and ceruminous B. sebaceous and merocrine C. holocrine and mammary D. eccrine and apocrine |
D. eccrine and apocrine |
