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A&P CH. 5
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1The body's first line of defense is formed by the
- Aa. stratum germinativum.
- Bb. stratum corneum.
- Cc. stratum spinosum.
- Dd. stratum lucidum.
2Light-skinned people generally have a greater proportion of which pigment in their skin?
- Aa. Keratin
- Bb. Pheomelanin
- Cc. Eumelanin
- Dd. Carotene
3The hair is composed of three layers, the
- Aa. cuticle, cortex, and medulla.
- Bb. keratin, cuticle, and cortex.
- Cc. cuticle, cortex, and dermis.
- Dd. root, follicle, and shaft
4The name given to glands found in the ear canal is
- Aa. sebaceous.
- Bb. mammary.
- Cc. ceruminous.
- Dd. auditory.
5The epidermal layer containing melanocytes, keratinocytes, and Langerhans cells is the
- Aa. stratum granulosum.
- Bb. stratum spinosum.
- Cc. stratum lucidum.
- Dd. stratum corneum.
6The best way to prevent the spread of infection is by handwashing for ___ seconds.
- Aa. 20
- Bb. 25
- Cc. 30
- Dd. 60
7Underarm odor is caused by the interaction of bacteria and secretions from the
- Aa. sudoriferous glands.
- Bb. hair follicles.
- Cc. ceruminous glands.
- Dd. sebaceous glands.
8Athlete's foot, which is characterized by itching and blisters between the toes, is caused by
- Aa. shoes that are too tight.
- Bb. a fungus.
- Cc. inflammation of the sweat glands.
- Dd. allergies.
9A person with herpes zoster usually experiences
- Aa. cold sores.
- Bb. severe pain.
- Cc. blisters in the genital area.
- Dd. itching.
10According to the rule of nines, a person who has been burned on the anterior chest and abdomen has what percentage of his or her body surface burned?
- Aa. 36%
- Bb. 24%
- Cc. 9%
- Dd. 18%
11Viral infections that affect the skin surrounding or underneath the nail are called
- Aa. shingles.
- Bb. eczema.
- Cc. warts.
- Dd. ingrown nails.
12What is an acute, inflammatory, and contagious skin disease seen in babies and young children?
- Aa. Rosacea
- Bb. Shingles
- Cc. Impetigo
- Dd. Boils
13Cryosurgery is the destruction of tissue by
- Aa. burning.
- Bb. application of an acidic chemical.
- Cc. application of an electrical current.
- Dd. freezing.
14Which protein protects the skin against ultraviolet rays of the sun?
- Aa. Carotene
- Bb. Melanin
- Cc. Keratin
- Dd. Chromatin
15What is the best treatment for decubitus ulcers?
- Aa. Medication
- Bb. Immobilization
- Cc. Prevention
- Dd. Freezing
16A type of skin cancer that arises from the epidermis and occurs most often on the scalp and lower lip is
- Aa. squamous cell carcinoma.
- Bb. malignant melanoma.
- Cc. basal cell carcinoma.
- Dd. ringworm.
17The ridges on the inner surfaces of the fingers that create individual and characteristic fingerprint patterns are called
- Aa. follicles.
- Bb. arrector pili.
- Cc. papillae.
- Dd. eschars.
18A nail is formed in the
- Aa. matrix.
- Bb. sebum.
- Cc. lunula.
- Dd. keratin.
19According to the rule of nines, a person who has been burned on both arms and the left leg has what percentage of his or her body surface burned?
- Aa. 24%
- Bb. 36%
- Cc. 9%
- Dd. 18%
20Urticaria is also known as
- Aa. hives.
- Bb. carbuncles.
- Cc. nodules.
- Dd. eczema.
21What word root means pimple?
- Aa. Dermat
- Bb. Decubit
- Cc. Papill
- Dd. Sebac
22The skin has how many functions?
- Aa. 10
- Bb. 5
- Cc. 7
- Dd. 9
23Which system is made up of the skin and its appendages?
- Aa. Circulatory system
- Bb. Integumentary system
- Cc. Lymphatic system
- Dd. Endocrine system
24Which type of burn presents with pain, swelling, redness, and blistering of the epidermis and dermis?
- Aa. Third-degree burn
- Bb. Second-degree burn
- Cc. First-degree burn
- Dd. Full-thickness burn
25A condition in which body temperature rises above normal is called
- Aa. hyperthermia.
- Bb. eczema.
- Cc. hypothermia.
- Dd. alopecia.
26What is used to measure the percent of body surface that has been burned?
- Aa. Burn surface ratio
- Bb. Dehydration factor
- Cc. Rule of nines
- Dd. Calculation of extremes
27Macrophages in the skin that are effective in the defense against microorganisms are called
- Aa. melanocytes.
- Bb. mast cells.
- Cc. papillae.
- Dd. Langerhans cells.
28The word root alopec means
- Aa. white.
- Bb. little blood vessels.
- Cc. baldness.
- Dd. black.
29The outermost layer of the skin is the
- Aa. ceruminous.
- Bb. subcutaneous.
- Cc. epidermis.
- Dd. dermis.
30The herpes zoster virus causes shingles and what childhood disease?
- Aa. Chicken pox
- Bb. Impetigo
- Cc. Measles
- Dd. Mumps
31Ultraviolet light is necessary for the skin to manufacture what nutrient?
- Aa. Vitamin D
- Bb. Vitamin C
- Cc. Keratin
- Dd. Melanin
32What is the medical term for baldness?
- Aa. Melanoma
- Bb. Dermatitis
- Cc. Alopecia
- Dd. Sebaceous
33What is the most common type of skin cancer?
- Aa. Basal cell carcinoma
- Bb. Squamous cell carcinoma
- Cc. Melanoma
- Dd. Lymphoma
34What is a common, noncontagious, and chronic disorder of the sebaceous glands in which they secrete excessive oil?
- Aa. Impetigo
- Bb. Dermatitis
- Cc. Acne vulgaris
- Dd. Athlete's foot
35A person with hypoxia, or low oxygen levels, will likely have what color nail beds?
- Aa. White
- Bb. Red
- Cc. Pale
- Dd. Blue
36"Aging" or "liver" spots are collections of what skin pigment?
- Aa. Carotene
- Bb. Hemoglobin
- Cc. Melanin
- Dd. Jaundice
37Which epidermal layer is found only on the palms of the hand and soles of the feet?
- Aa. Stratum corneum
- Bb. Stratum lucidum
- Cc. Stratum granulosum
- Dd. Stratum spinosum
38What part of the skin contains blood vessels that help regulate body temperature?
- Aa. Dermis
- Bb. Epidermis
- Cc. Stratum spinosum
- Dd. Stratum corneum
39Which of the following epidermal cells are the sensory receptors for touch?
- Aa. Langerhans cells
- Bb. Melanocytes
- Cc. Keratinocytes
- Dd. Merkel cells
40Which type of skin lesion is characterized by a deep loss of skin surface?
- Aa. Bulla
- Bb. Macule
- Cc. Ulcer
- Dd. Pustule
41The integumentary system is made up of the skin and its appendages: hair, nails, sebaceous and sweat glands. The word integumentary means
- Aa. skin.
- Bb. epidermis.
- Cc. grease.
- Dd. covering.
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