Essentials of Anatomy And Physiology 2nd Edition By Kenneth Saladin - Test Bank

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Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 2e (Saladin)

Chapter 5   The Integumentary System

 

1) The skin carries out the first step in the synthesis of vitamin D.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Page Ref: 131

Section:  05.01

Topic:  General functions of skin and the subcutaneous layer

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1a Describe the functions of skin

Gradable:  automatic

 

2) Reducing blood flow close to the body surface and sweating are examples of how the skin functions in thermoregulation.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Page Ref: 131

Section:  05.01

Topic:  General functions of skin and the subcutaneous layer

Bloom’s:  2. Understand

Learning Outcome:  05.1a Describe the functions of skin

Gradable:  automatic

 

3) Dead keratinocytes exfoliate from the epidermis as tiny specks called dander.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Page Ref: 133

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1b Name the cell types of the epidermis and identify their functions

Gradable:  automatic

 

4) The deeper of the two layers of the skin is the hypodermis.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Page Ref: 130

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Gross anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1c Name and describe the layers of the epidermis and dermis

Gradable:  automatic

 

 

 

5) The youngest keratinocytes are found in the stratum basale.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Page Ref: 133

Section:  05.01

Bloom’s:  2. Understand

Learning Outcome:  05.1b Name the cell types of the epidermis and identify their functions; 05.1c Name and describe the layers of the epidermis and dermis

Gradable:  automatic

6) Melanin, hemoglobin, and carotene give color to the skin.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Page Ref: 135

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1d Explain what accounts for various normal and pathological skin colors

Gradable:  automatic

 

7) Albinism is the genetic lack of melanin that results in a milky white coloration of the skin.

 

Answer:  TRUE

Page Ref: 137

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1d Explain what accounts for various normal and pathological skin colors

Gradable:  automatic

 

8) Embarrassment can be perceived by an abnormal coloration of the skin called cyanosis.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Page Ref: 135

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Clinical applications of the integumentary system

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1d Explain what accounts for various normal and pathological skin colors

Gradable:  automatic

 

 

 

9) Freckles are localized concentrations of hemoglobin.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Page Ref: 135

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1e Name the various physical markings of the skin

Gradable:  automatic

 

10) Hair and nails are composed of collagen.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Page Ref: 138

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Anatomy of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2a Describe the histology of a hair and its follicle; 05.2d Describe the structure and function of nails

Gradable:  automatic

11) Merocrine sweat glands are associated with hair follicles in the pubic and anal regions, axilla, areola, and beard.

 

Answer:  FALSE

Page Ref: 141

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Functions of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2e Name two types of sweat glands, and describe the structure and function of each

Gradable:  automatic

 

12) Which of the following is not a sensation that the skin reacts to?

1. A) Temperature
2. B)  Blood glucose levels
3. C) Vibration
4. D) Texture
5. E) Pressure

 

Answer:  B

Page Ref: 131

Section:  05.01

Topic:  General functions of skin and the subcutaneous layer

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1a Describe the functions of skin

Gradable:  automatic

 

13) The skin does not include the ________.

1. A) epidermis
2. B) papillary layer
3. C) hypodermis
4. D) stratum basale
5. E) dermis

 

Answer:  C

Page Ref: 134

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Gross anatomy of skin; Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1b Name the cell types of the epidermis and identify their functions; 05.1c Name and describe the layers of the epidermis and dermis

Gradable:  automatic

14) These are all types of cells found in the epidermis except

1. A) melanocytes.
2. B) fibroblasts.
3. C) stem cells.
4. D) keratinocytes.
5. E) tactile (Merkel) cells.

 

Answer:  B

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1b Name the cell types of the epidermis and identify their functions

Gradable:  automatic

 

15) Skin covering the ________ has no hair follicles.

1. A) forearm
2. B) buttocks
3. C) abdomen
4. D) fingertips
5. E) back

 

Answer:  D

Page Ref: 138

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Functions of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2c Discuss the purposes served by various kinds of hair

Gradable:  automatic

 

 

 

16) This layer of the epidermis consists of up to 30 layers of dead cells.

1. A) Stratum basale
2. B) Stratum spinosum
3. C) Stratum granulosum
4. D) Stratum lucidum
5. E) Stratum corneum

 

Answer:  E

Page Ref: 133

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1c Name and describe the layers of the epidermis and dermis

Gradable:  automatic

17) Which of the following are associated with the sense of touch?

1. A) Fibroblasts
2. B) Melanocytes
3. C) Keratinocytes
4. D) Dendritic cells
5. E) Tactile cells

 

Answer:  E

Page Ref: 132

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Microscopic anatomy of skin; Functions of skin tissue layers

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1b Name the cell types of the epidermis and identify their functions

Gradable:  automatic

 

18) The deepest layer of the epidermis is the

1. A) stratum basale.
2. B) stratum spinosum.
3. C) stratum granulosum.
4. D) stratum lucidum.
5. E) stratum corneum.

 

Answer:  A

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1c Name and describe the layers of the epidermis and dermis

Gradable:  automatic

 

 

 

19) These cells stand guard against toxins, microbes, and other pathogens.

1. A) Keratinocytes
2. B) Melanocytes
3. C) Adipocytes
4. D) Dendritic cells
5. E) Tactile cells

 

Answer:  D

Page Ref: 132

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1b Name the cell types of the epidermis and identify their functions

Gradable:  automatic

20) Calluses, or corns, are part of the ________ layer of the epidermis.

1. A) stratum corneum
2. B) stratum basale
3. C) stratum lucidum
4. D) stratum granulosum
5. E) stratum spinosum

 

Answer:  A

Page Ref: 135

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1c Name and describe the layers of the epidermis and dermis

Gradable:  automatic

 

21) The ________ is absent from most areas of the epidermis on the body.

1. A) stratum basale
2. B) stratum spinosum
3. C) stratum granulosum
4. D) stratum lucidum
5. E) stratum corneum

 

Answer:  D

Page Ref: 133

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1c Name and describe the layers of the epidermis and dermis

Gradable:  automatic

 

 

 

22) Leather is mostly made of the ________ layer of the dermis, which is very tough due to the high concentration of ________ fibers.

1. A) areolar; collagen
2. B) areolar; keratin
3. C) reticular; collagen
4. D) reticular; keratin
5. E) papillary; keratin

 

Answer:  C

Page Ref: 134

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Gross anatomy of skin; Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  3. Apply

Learning Outcome:  05.1c Name and describe the layers of the epidermis and dermis

Gradable:  automatic

23) The cause of skin discoloration that most likely suggests physical abuse is ________.

1. A) pallor
2. B) albinism
3. C) erythema
4. D) a hematoma
5. E) jaundice

 

Answer:  D

Page Ref: 135

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Clinical applications of the integumentary system

Bloom’s:  3. Apply

Learning Outcome:  05.1d Explain what accounts for various normal and pathological skin colors

Gradable:  automatic

 

24) The reddish color of the skin of the lips is primarily due to this pigment.

1. A) Hemoglobin
2. B) Myoglobin
3. C) Melanin
4. D) Carotene
5. E) Keratin

 

Answer:  A

Page Ref: 135

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Clinical applications of the integumentary system

Bloom’s:  3. Apply

Learning Outcome:  05.1d Explain what accounts for various normal and pathological skin colors

Gradable:  automatic

 

 

 

25) This skin color is most likely to result from anemia.

1. A) Pallor
2. B) Erythema
3. C) Hematoma
4. D) Albinism
5. E) Jaundice

 

Answer:  A

Page Ref: 137

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Clinical applications of the integumentary system

Bloom’s:  3. Apply

Learning Outcome:  05.1d Explain what accounts for various normal and pathological skin colors

Gradable:  automatic

26) Bilirubin causes a skin discoloration called

1. A) erythema.
2. B) jaundice.
3. C) pallor.
4. D) bronzing.
5. E) cyanosis.

 

Answer:  B

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Clinical applications of the integumentary system

Bloom’s:  3. Apply

Learning Outcome:  05.1d Explain what accounts for various normal and pathological skin colors

Gradable:  automatic

 

27) Ethnic differences in skin color are primarily caused by differences in

1. A) UV radiation exposure.
2. B) quantity of hemoglobin carried in the blood.
3. C) quantity of melanin produced.
4. D) number of melanocytes.
5. E) number of keratinocytes.

 

Answer:  C

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Microscopic anatomy of skin

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.1d Explain what accounts for various normal and pathological skin colors

Gradable:  automatic

 

 

 

28) A(n) __________ is an elevated patch of melanized skin.

1. A) erythema
2. B) mole
3. C) freckle
4. D) bruise
5. E) callus

 

Answer:  B

Page Ref: 135

Section:  05.01

Topic:  Gross anatomy of skin; Clinical applications of the integumentary system

Bloom’s:  2. Understand

Learning Outcome:  05.1e Name the various physical markings of the skin

Gradable:  automatic

29) Blood vessels in the ________ provide a hair with its sole source of nutrition.

1. A) bulb
2. B) root
3. C) shaft
4. D) dermal papilla
5. E) medulla

 

Answer:  D

Page Ref: 138

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Anatomy of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2a Describe the histology of a hair and its follicle

Gradable:  automatic

 

30) The contraction of the piloerector muscles causes ________.

1. A) hairs to stand upright
2. B) hairs to grow
3. C) hairs to turn white in color
4. D) hairs to atrophy
5. E) hairs to fall out

 

Answer:  A

Page Ref: 138

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Functions of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2c Discuss the purposes served by various kinds of hair

Gradable:  automatic

 

 

 

31) Each hair grows in an diagonal tube called a(n)

1. A) hair follicle.
2. B) vellus.
3. C) pilus.
4. D) bulb.
5. E) dermal papilla.

 

Answer:  A

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Anatomy of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2a Describe the histology of a hair and its follicle

Gradable:  automatic

32) As a hair grows, cells ________ as they migrate toward the surface of the skin.

1. A) are pushed away from the blood supply
2. B) continue to multiply in the hair shaft
3. C) are coated with cerumen
4. D) form the follicle around the hair matrix
5. E) atrophy

 

Answer:  A

Page Ref: 138

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Anatomy of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  2. Understand

Learning Outcome:  05.2b Explain how a hair grows

Gradable:  automatic

 

33) Hair grows by ________ in the hair ________.

1. A) mitosis; matrix
2. B) mitosis; follicle
3. C) hypertophy; matrix
4. D) hyperplasia; follicle
5. E) mitosis; bulb

 

Answer:  A

Page Ref: 138

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Anatomy of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  2. Understand

Learning Outcome:  05.2b Explain how a hair grows

Gradable:  automatic

 

 

 

34) The typical scalp hair in a young adult grows for ________ years at a rate of ________ per 3 days.

1. A) 6 to 8; 1 mm
2. B) 3 to 4; 1 mm
3. C) 6 to 8; 5 mm
4. D) 1 to 2; 5 mm
5. E) 1 to 2; 1 mm

 

Answer:  A

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Anatomy of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2b Explain how a hair grows

Gradable:  automatic

35) Variations in hair color arise from the relative amounts of ________.

1. A) collagen and elastic filaments
2. B) keratin and melanin
3. C) carotene and hemoglobin
4. D) carotene and collagen
5. E) eumelanin and pheomelanin

 

Answer:  E

Page Ref: 138

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Anatomy of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2a Describe the histology of a hair and its follicle

Gradable:  automatic

 

36) The narrow zone of dead skin overhanging the proximal end of a nail is called the

1. A) cuticle.
2. B) lunule.
3. C) nail plate.
4. D) nail body.
5. E) nail root.

 

Answer:  A

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Anatomy of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2d Describe the structure and function of nails

Gradable:  automatic

 

 

 

37) Mitosis in the ________ accounts for growth of the nail.

1. A) nail plate
2. B) nail fold
3. C) cuticle
4. D) hyponychium
5. E) nail matrix

 

Answer:  E

Page Ref: 140

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Anatomy of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2d Describe the structure and function of nails

Gradable:  automatic

38) Most sweat glands are called ________ glands.

1. A) mammary
2. B) ceruminous
3. C) sebaceous
4. D) apocrine
5. E) merocrine

 

Answer:  E

Page Ref: 141

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Anatomy of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2e Name two types of sweat glands, and describe the structure and function of each

Gradable:  automatic

 

39) The cutaneous glands concerned with cooling the body are

1. A) ceruminous glands.
2. B) sebaceous glands.
3. C) merocrine glands.
4. D) apocrine glands.
5. E) exothermic glands.

 

Answer:  C

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Functions of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  2. Understand

Learning Outcome:  05.2e Name two types of sweat glands, and describe the structure and function of each

Gradable:  automatic

 

 

 

40) The ________ are a source of sex pheromones.

1. A) ceruminous glands
2. B) merocrine glands
3. C) mammary glands
4. D) sebaceous glands
5. E) apocrine glands

 

Answer:  E

Page Ref: 142

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Functions of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2e Name two types of sweat glands, and describe the structure and function of each

Gradable:  automatic

41) The oil of your scalp is secreted by ________ glands associated with the hair follicles.

1. A) merocrine sweat
2. B) apocrine sweat
3. C) sebaceous
4. D) ceruminous
5. E) mammary

 

Answer:  C

Page Ref: 142

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Functions of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2f Describe the location, structure, and function of other glands of the skin

Gradable:  automatic

 

 

 

42) Holocrine glands that keep the skin and hair from getting dry and brittle are called ________ glands.

1. A) merocrine sweat
2. B) apocrine sweat
3. C) sebaceous
4. D) ceruminous
5. E) mammary

 

Answer:  C

Page Ref: 142

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Functions of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2f Describe the location, structure, and function of other glands of the skin

Gradable:  automatic

 

43) ________ is/are formed partly from the secretions of glands in the external ear canal.

1. A) Sebum
2. B) Cerumen
3. C) Sweat
4. D) Scents
5. E) Mucus

 

Answer:  B

Section:  05.02

Topic:  Functions of accessory skin structures

Bloom’s:  1. Remember

Learning Outcome:  05.2f Describe the location, structure, and function of other glands of the skin

Gradable:  automatic