Chapter 07: Skin and its Appendages

Chapter 07: Skin and its Appendages

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below 

 

Chapter 07-A: Skin and its Appendages

 

Test Bank

 

TRUE/FALSE

 

1. One of the important functions of the skin is the synthesis of vitamin D.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 181

TOP:    Functions of the Skin

 

2. Keratin is an important skin pigment that protects against ultraviolet light.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 173         TOP:    Cell Types

 

3. The hypodermis is a subcutaneous layer rich in adipose and loose fibrous connective tissue.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 178

TOP:    Hypodermis

 

4. The subcutaneous layer is also referred to as the superficial fascia.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 178

TOP:    Hypodermis

 

5. Melanocytes account for approximately 55% of the epidermal cells.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 173

TOP:    Cell Types

 

6. During the life of an individual, epidermal tissue is constantly being replaced.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Synthesis        REF:    Page 174

TOP:    Epidermal Growth and Repair

 

7. Turnover time for epidermal tissue can be accelerated by injury.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Synthesis        REF:    Page 174

TOP:    Epidermal Growth and Repair

 

8. Prolonged exposure to the sun causes decreased melanin production.

 

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 179

TOP:    Skin Color

 

9. A primary function of the dermal-epidermal junction is to “glue” together the dermis and the epidermis.

 

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 176

TOP:    Dermoepidermal Junction

 

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which of the following vitamins is(are) absorbed through the skin?

a.	A
b.	D
c.	K
d.	All of the above

 

ANS:   D                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 181

TOP:    Functions of the Skin

 

2. Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

a.	Defense against disease organisms
b.	Synthesis of vitamin E
c.	Regulation of body temperature
d.	Excretion of water and salts

 

ANS:   B                     DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 181|Page 182

TOP:    Functions of the Skin

 

3. The superficial outer layer of the epidermis is the stratum:

a.	basale.
b.	lucidum.
c.	corneum.
d.	granulosum.

 

ANS:   C                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 174

TOP:    Cell Layers

 

4. Of the five epidermal cell layers, the only one that can undergo mitosis is the stratum:

a.	basale.
b.	lucidum.
c.	corneum.
d.	granulosum.

 

ANS:   A                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 174

TOP:    Cell Layers

 

5. The area referred to as true skin is the:

a.	stratum corneum.
b.	subcutaneous layer.
c.	dermis.
d.	hypodermis.

 

ANS:   C                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 176

TOP:    Dermis