Chapter 05 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Chapter 05 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) Another name for the subcutaneous layer is

1. a) Dermis
2. b) Epidermis
3. c) Stratum corneum
4. d) Stratum basale
5. e) Hypodermis

Answer: e

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 5.1 Describe the general structure of skin.

Study Objective 2: SO 5.1.1 Describe the layers of the epidermis and the cells that compose them.

Section Reference 1: Sec 5.1 Structure of the Skin

2) Which layer of the skin is composed of a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium?

1. a) Epidermis
2. b) Dermis
3. c) Hypodermis
4. d) Subcutaneous layer
5. e) Corpuscle

Answer: a

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 5.1 Describe the general structure of skin.

Study Objective 2: SO 5.1.1 Describe the layers of the epidermis and the cells that compose them.

Section Reference 1: Sec 5.1 Structure of the Skin

3) Keratin

1. a) is a protein.
2. b) is secreted by plasma cells to help protect the body from viruses.
3. c) is made by melanocytes only.
4. d) is both a protein and made by melanocytes only.
5. e) All of these choices are correct.

Answer: a

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 5.1 Describe the general structure of skin.

Study Objective 2: SO 5.1.1 Describe the layers of the epidermis and the cells that compose them.

Section Reference 1: Sec 5.1 Structure of the Skin

4) Which pigment secreted by specialized cells in the skin is capable of absorbing ultraviolet light?

1. a) Keratin
2. b) Melanin
3. c) Melatonin
4. d) Carotene
5. e) Collagen

Answer: b

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 5.1 Describe the general structure of skin.

Study Objective 2: SO 5.1.1 Describe the layers of the epidermis and the cells that compose them.

Section Reference 1: Sec 5.1 Structure of the Skin