Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology 8th Edition By Martini – Test Bank

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology 8th Edition By Martini – Test Bank

Chapter 5 The Integumentary System

Multiple Choice Questions

• Each of the following is a function of the integumentary system, except
  • protection of underlying tissue.
    • excretion of salts and wastes.
  • maintenance of body temperature.
  • synthesis of vitamin C.
    • provision of sensation.

Answer: D

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms

• The two components of the integumentary system are the
  • epidermis and dermis.
    • cutaneous membrane and hypodermis.
  • cutaneous membrane and accessory structures.
  • integument and hypodermis.
    • epidermis and superficial fascia.

Answer: C

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms

• Accessory structures of the skin include all of the following, except
  • hair follicles.
    • sebaceous glands.
  • sweat glands.

Answer: D

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms

• The type of cells that form the strata in the epidermis are
  • • dendritic cells.

Answer: B

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms

• The layer of dividing cells at the base of the epidermis is the
  • stratum corneum.
    • stratum lucidum.
  • stratum germinativum.
  • stratum granulosum.
    • stratum spinosum.

Answer: C

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms

• The tough ʺhornyʺ superficial layer of the epidermis is known as the
  • stratum corneum.
    • stratum lucidum.
  • stratum germinativum.
  • stratum granulosum.
    • stratum spinosum.

Answer: A

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms

• Large quantities of keratin are found in the epidermal layer called the
  • stratum corneum.
    • stratum lucidum.
  • stratum germinativum.
  • stratum granulosum.
    • stratum spinosum.

Answer: A

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms

• Water loss due to evaporation of fluid that has penetrated through the skin is termed ________ perspiration.

• sensible
  • insensible
• latent
• active
  • inactive

Answer: B

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms

• The layer of the epidermis that contains abundant desmosomes is the
  • stratum corneum.
    • stratum lucidum.
  • stratum germinativum.
  • stratum granulosum.
    • stratum spinosum.

Answer: E

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms

• An albino individual lacks the ability to produce

Answer: A

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms

• Which of the following is not an effect of ultraviolet radiation?
  • increased activity by melanocytes
    • production of cholecalciferol within epidermal cells
  • wrinkles
  • chromosomal damage in germinative cells or melanocytes
    • vitiligo

Answer: E

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms

• All of the following are true of the pigment melanin, except that it
  • decreases in concentration within cells during exposure to the sun.
    • is usually some shade of brown or black.
  • protects DNA from the damaging effects of UV radiation.
  • increases with increased levels of the hormone MSH.
    • is produced by cells called melanocytes.

Answer: A

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms

• The layer of the skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves that are closest to the surface of the skin is the

________ layer.

• papillary
  • reticular
• epidermal
• subcutaneous
  • hypodermal

Answer: A

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Skill: Level 1 Questions: Reviewing Facts and Terms