Question 1

Explain why the rate of dehydration is greater when a person is immersed in seawater than when in fresh water.

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Salty ocean water is very hypertonic com...

Question 2

In the condition known as erythema, the skin takes on an) _______ color.

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The answer of In the condition known as erythema, the...

Question 3

Many medications can be administered transdermally by applying patches that contain the medication to the surface of the skin. These patches can be attached anywhere on the skin except the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Why?

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Thick skin slows the rate of diffusion o...

Question 4

Figure 5- 1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5- 1 to answer the following questions) :
-From what structure does sensible perspiration occur?

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A)   6
B)   7
C)   8
D)   9
E)   10F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands is found

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A)   surrounding the genitals.
B)   on the palms of the hands.
C)   on the chest.
D)   in the axillae.
E)   on the upper back.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 6

All of the following are true of epidermal ridges, except that they

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A)   cause ridge patterns on the surface of the skin.
B)   contain increased numbers of free nerve endings.
C)   extend into the dermis.
D)   produce patterns that are determined genetically.
E)   interconnect with the dermal papillae.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

In a condition known as sunstroke, the victim appears flushed, the skin is warm and dry, and the body temperature rises dramatically. Explain these observations based on what you know concerning the role of the skin in thermoregulation.

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When the body temperature increases, mor...

Question 8

Why is scab formation important in wound healing?

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Scabs temporarily restore epidermal inte...

Question 9

_____sweat glands are widely distributed across the body surface,____ glands are located wherever hair follicles exist, and ____sweat glands are found only in a few areas.

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A)   Merocrine; sebaceous; apocrine
B)   Apocrine; merocrine; sebaceous
C)   Sebaceous; merocrine; apocrine
D)   Apocrine; sebaceous; merocrine
E)   Merocrine; apocrine; sebaceousF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 10

The in keratinocytes protects the epidermis and dermis from the harmful effects of sunlight.

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A)   keratin
B)   melanin
C)   carotene
D)   sebum
E)   hemoglobinF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

The layer of dividing cells at the base of the epidermis is the

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A)   stratum spinosum.
B)   stratum lucidum.
C)   stratum corneum.
D)   stratum granulosum.
E)   stratum germinativum.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 12

The skin appearance that results from dark- red hemoglobin is called______
.

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Question 13

______are coarse pigmented hairs

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Question 14

Figure 5- 1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5- 1 to answer the following questions) :
-The following are stages in the regeneration of skin following an injury. 1. blood clot/scab formation
2)  cellular migration
3)  epidermis covers granulation tissue
4)  epidermis covers scar tissue
The correct order for these events is

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A)   4, 3, 1, 2.
B)   3, 4, 1, 2.
C)   2, 4, 1, 3.
D)   4, 3, 2, 1.
E)   1, 2, 3, 4.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Melanin is produced by melanocytes within the stratum _______

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Question 16

Figure 5- 1 The Components of the Integumentary System
Use Figure 5- 1 to answer the following questions) :
-An intradermal injection is administered into which layer?

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A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4
E)   5F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 17

The two components of the integumentary system are the

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A)   cutaneous membrane and hypodermis.
B)   epidermis and dermis.
C)   integument and hypodermis.
D)   cutaneous membrane and accessory structures.
E)   epidermis and superficial fascia.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 18

The drug _______ increases dermal blood flow and makes the skin red.

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The answer of The drug _______ increases dermal blood flow...

Question 19

Vitamin D3 formed within the skin has all of these effects on other organ systems, except that it

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A)   is essential for bone maintenance and growth of the skeletal system.
B)   functions as a precursor for the hormone calcitriol in the endocrine system.
C)   is essential for muscle contractions of the muscular system.
D)   functions in the activation of innominate cells by the lymphoid system.
E)   is essential for absorption of calcium and phosphorus by the digestive system.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?

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A)   Sweat gland activity decreases.
B)   Evaporative cooling stops.
C)   The activity of melanocytes increases.
D)   Blood flow to the skin increases.
E)   Circulation in the skin decreases.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

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______are coarse pigmented hairs

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Figure 5- 1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5- 1 to answer the following questions) : -From what structure does sensible perspiration occur?

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Figure 5- 1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5- 1 to answer the following questions) : -An intradermal injection is administered into which layer?

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Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?

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The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands is found

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The in keratinocytes protects the epidermis and dermis from the harmful effects of sunlight.

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The skin appearance that results from dark- red hemoglobin is called______ .

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Explain why the rate of dehydration is greater when a person is immersed in seawater than when in fresh water.

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Salty ocean water is very hypertonic com...
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Vitamin D3 formed within the skin has all of these effects on other organ systems, except that it

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In a condition known as sunstroke, the victim appears flushed, the skin is warm and dry, and the body temperature rises dramatically. Explain these observations based on what you know concerning the role of the skin in thermoregulation.

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When the body temperature increases, mor...
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The drug _______ increases dermal blood flow and makes the skin red.

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Why is scab formation important in wound healing?

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Scabs temporarily restore epidermal inte...
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In the condition known as erythema, the skin takes on an) _______ color.

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_sweat glands are widely distributed across the body surface, glands are located wherever hair follicles exist, and sweat glands are found only in a few areas.

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Melanin is produced by melanocytes within the stratum _______

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Many medications can be administered transdermally by applying patches that contain the medication to the surface of the skin. These patches can be attached anywhere on the skin except the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Why?

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Thick skin slows the rate of diffusion o...
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All of the following are true of epidermal ridges, except that they

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The two components of the integumentary system are the

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______are coarse pigmented hairs

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Figure 5- 1 The Components of the Integumentary System Use Figure 5- 1 to answer the following questions) : -An intradermal injection is administered into which layer?

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Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?

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The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands is found

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The in keratinocytes protects the epidermis and dermis from the harmful effects of sunlight.

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The skin appearance that results from dark- red hemoglobin is called______ .

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Explain why the rate of dehydration is greater when a person is immersed in seawater than when in fresh water.

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Vitamin D3 formed within the skin has all of these effects on other organ systems, except that it

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In a condition known as sunstroke, the victim appears flushed, the skin is warm and dry, and the body temperature rises dramatically. Explain these observations based on what you know concerning the role of the skin in thermoregulation.

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The drug _______ increases dermal blood flow and makes the skin red.

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Why is scab formation important in wound healing?

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In the condition known as erythema, the skin takes on an) _______ color.

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_____sweat glands are widely distributed across the body surface,____ glands are located wherever hair follicles exist, and ____sweat glands are found only in a few areas.

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Melanin is produced by melanocytes within the stratum _______

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Many medications can be administered transdermally by applying patches that contain the medication to the surface of the skin. These patches can be attached anywhere on the skin except the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. Why?

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