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Chapter 6 - Skin
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1The science or study of the skin or integument is called:
- AMyology
- BDermatology
- CGermatology
- DOriology
- EHistology
2Shafts of hair are composed of:
- ADead dermal cells
- BLiving epidermal cells
- CDead epidermal cells
- DLiving dermal cells
- ENone of the above
3The structure that contracts to cause "goose bumps" in the skin is the:
- Adermal papilla
- Barrector pili
- Csebaceous gland
- Dhair follicle
- Eeccrine gland
4A sensory structure that is found within the epidermis of skin is the
- AMeissner's corpuscle
- BMerkel cell
- CPacinian corpuscle
- DRoot hair plexus
- ERuffini corpuscle
5Stem cells in the epidermis are predominantly located in the stratum _______________ .
- ACorneum
- BGerminativum
- CGranulosum
- DLucidum
- ESpinosum
6Which skin cell or structure is not derived (developed) from epithelial tissue?
- AKeratinocyte
- BLangerhans cell
- CMerocrine sweat gland
- DSebaceous gland
7Which of the following is an expected effect of a higher than normal body temperature?
- Aconstriction of blood vessels in dermal papillae
- Bcontraction of Arrector pili
- Cdecreased output by sudoriferous glands
- Ddilation of blood vessels in the derms
- ENone of these
8Cells that produce a vitamin D precursor are located in the:
- Aepidermis
- Bhypodermis
- Creticular layer of the dermis
- Dsmall intestine
- Emelanin
9Which of the following factors is not an important difference between darker and lighter skin colors of humans?
- Aamount of melanin produced
- Bdegree of melanin dispersal
- Cnumber of melanocytes present
- Drate of melanin breakdown
10All of the following are associated with the skin except _______________ .
- Aepidermis
- Bpapillary layer
- Chypodermis
- Dstratum basale
- Edermis
11Which of the following cells do you not find in the epidermis?
- AMelanocytes
- BFibroblasts
- CStem cells
- DKeratinocytes
- ETactile (Merkel) cells
12Skin covering the _______________ has sweat glands but no hair follicles or sebaceous glands.
- AForearms
- BButtocks
- CAbdomen
- DFingertips
- EBack
13Most of the skin is _______________ mm thick
- A0.01 to 0.02
- B0.1 to 0.2
- C1 to 2
- D10 to 20
- E100 to 200
14This layer of the epidermis consists of up to 30 layers of dead cells
- AStratum Basale
- BStratum Spinosum
- CStratum Granulosum
- DStratum Lucidum
- EStratum Corneum
15Which of the following are associated with the sense of touch?
- AFibroblasts
- BMelanocytes
- CKeratinocytes
- DDendritic cells
- EMerkel cells
16The fastest rate of mitosis happens in the
- AStratum Basale
- BStratum Spinosum
- CStratum Granulosum
- DStratum Lucidum
- EStratum Corneum
17These cells in the skin protect against toxins, microbes, and other pathogens.
- AKeratinocytes
- BMelanocytes
- CAdipocytes
- DLangerhans cells
- ETactile (Merkel) cells
18Calluses or corns are the result of accelerated multiplication of
- AMelanocytes
- BKeratinocytes
- CFibroblasts
- DTactile cells
- ERed blood cells
19The _______________ is absent from most epidermis.
- AStratum basale
- BStratum spinosum
- CStratum granulosum
- DStratum lucidum
- EStratum corenum
20Leather is mostly made of the _______________ layers of the dermis, which is very tough due to the concentration of _______________ fibers.
- AAreolar; collagen
- BAreolar; keratin
- CReticular; collagen
- DReticular; keratin
- EPapillary; keratin
21The hypodermis usually has an abundance of this tissue.
- AEpithelial tissue
- BMuscular tissue
- CNervous tissue
- DAdipose tissue
- EKeratinized tissue
22The skin discoloration most likely to suggest physical abuse is
- APallor
- BAlbinism
- CErythema
- DHematoma
- EJaundice
23The reddish color of the skin of the lips is primarily due to this pigment.
- AHemoglobin
- BMyoglobin
- CMelanin
- DCarotene
- EKeratin
24This skin color is most likely to result from anemia
- APallor
- BErythema
- CHematoma
- DAlbinism
- EJaundice
25Bilirubin causes a skin discoloration called
- AErythema
- BJaundice
- CPallor
- DBronzing
- ECyanosis
26Ethnic differences in skin color are primarily caused by differences in
- AUV radiation exposure
- BQuantity of hemoglobin carried in the blood
- CQuantity of melanin produced
- DNumber of melanocytes
- ENumber of keratinocytes
27A _______________ is an elevated patch of melanized skin
- AHemangioma
- BMole
- CFreckle
- DFlexion line
- EFriction ridge
28A pilus is
- AA hair
- Ba hair follicle
- CA tiny muscle that moves a hair
- DA sensory nerve fiber around the base of a hair
- EA gland associated with a hair follicle
29The hair present only prenatally is called _______________ , most of which is replaced by _______________ by the time of birth.
- APilus ; terminal hair.
- BLanugo ; terminal hair
- CVellus ; terminal hair
- DVellus ; lanugo
- ELanugo ; Vellus
30Blood vessels in the _______________ provide a hair with its sole source of nutrition.
- ABulb
- BRoot
- CShaft
- DHair dermal papilla
- EMedulla
31The contraction of the piloerector muscles in humans causes
- AHairs to stand on end trapping an insulating layer of warm air next to the skin
- BGeneration of heat to raise the body temperature
- CHairs to stand on end to make the individual appear bigger
- DHairs to stand on end with no apparent function
- EIncreased ability to feel pain
32A hair cycle consists of three developmental stages in the following order:
- AAnagen, Telogen, and Catagen
- BAnagen, Catagen, and Telogen
- CCatagen, Anagen, and Telogen
- DCatagen, Telogen, and Anagen
- ETelogen, Anagen, and Categen
33Each hair grows in an olbique epithelial tube called a(n)
- AHair follicle
- BVellus
- CPilus
- DBulb
- EDermal papilla
34Excessive hairiness is called
- ATelogenism
- BAnagenism
- CCatagenism
- DAlopecia
- EHirsutism
35The narrow zone of dead skin overhanging the proximal end of a nail is called the
- Aeponychium (cuticle)
- Blunule
- Cnail plate
- Dnail body
- Enail root
36Variations in hair color arise from the relative amounts of
- ACollagen and elastic filaments
- BKeratin and melanin
- CCarotene and hemoglobin
- DCarotene and Collagen
- EEumelanin and Pheomelanin
37Mitosis in the _______________ accounts for growth of the nail
- Anail plate
- Bnail fold
- Ceponychium
- Dhyponychim
- Enail matrix
38The oil of your scalp is secreted by _______________ glands associated with the hair follicles
- AMerocrine sweat
- BApocrine sweat glands
- CSebaceous
- DCeruminous
- EMammary
39Secretions from _______________ glands contribute to the acid mantle that inhibits bacterial growth on the skin
- AMammary
- BCeruminous
- CSebaceous
- DApocrine sweat
- EMerocrine sweat
40_______________ is/are formed partly from the secretions of glands in the external ear canal
- ASebum
- BCerumen
- CSweat
- DScents
- EMucus
41The cutaneous glands concerned with cooling the body are
- ACeruminous glands
- BSebaceous glands
- CMerocrine glands
- DApocrine glands
- EExothermic glands
42_______________ are a source of sex pheromones
- ACeruminous glands
- BMerocrine glands
- CMammary glands
- DSebaceous glands
- EApocrine glands
43The "ABCD rule" from recognizing early signs of malignant melanoma refers to the following characteristics of the lesion:
- AAsymmetry, border irregularity, color, and diameter
- BAsymmetry, brightness, color, and diameter
- CAspect, brightness, color, and distance
- DAspect, border irregularity, color, and distance
- EArea, border irregularity, color, and density
44The least common but most deadly type of skin cancer is
- ABasal cell carcinoma
- BSquamous cell carcinoma
- CMelanoma
- DSkin lymphoma
- ESkin sarcoma
45Basal cell carcinoma initially affects cells of the stratum _______________ , whereas melanoma arises from _______________ .
- ASpinosum ; keratinocytes
- BSpinosum ; melanocytes
- CBasale ; fibroblasts
- DBasale ; melanocytes
- EBasale ; keratinocytes
46_______________ Burns involved the epidermis, all of the dermis, and often some deeper tissue.
- AFirst-degree
- BSecond-degree
- CThird-degree
- DPartial-thickness
- EMalignant
47The most immediate threat to the life of a patient with severe burns is
- AFluid loss
- BEschar
- CHeat loss
- DPain
- EInfection
48Each of the following is a function of the integumentary system, except
- ASynthesis of vitamin C
- BExcretion of salts and wastes
- CMaintenance of body temperature
- DProtection of underlying tissue
- EStorage of nutrients
49The two components of the skin are
- AEpidermis and hypodermis
- BEpidermis and dermis
- CEpidermis and superficial fascia
50Which of the following is not an accessory structure of the skin?
- AEpidermis
- BSebaceous glands
- CSweat glands
- DHair follicles
- ENails
51The most abundant cells in the epidermis are
- ALangerhans cells
- BMelanocytes
- CMerkel cells
- DAdipocytes
- EKeratinocytes
52The layer of the epidermis that contains cells undergoing division is the
- AStratum germinativum
- BStratum granulosum
- CStratum lucidum
- DStratum corneum
- EStratum spinosum
53Which epidermis layer is found only in the skin of the palms, the hands, and the soles?
- AStratum germinativum
- BStratum spinosum
- CStratum corenum
- DStratum granulosum
- EStratum lucidum
54Water loss due to interstitial fluid penetration through the surface of the skin is:
- ASensible persperation
- BActive persperation
- CInactive persperation
- DInsensible persperation
- ELatent persperation
55The layer of epidermis that contains melanocytes is the
- AStratum spinosum
- BStratum lucidum
- CStratum granulosum
- DStratum corneum
- EStratum germinativum
56An albino individual cannot produce
- AKeratin
- BPerspiration
- CMelanin
- DEleidin
- ECarotene
57Which of the following is not an effect of ultraviolet radiation?
- ASunburn
- BChromosomal damage in germinativum cells or melanocytes
- CIncreased activity by melanocytes
- DProduction of cholecalciferol by epidermal cells
- EVitiligo
58All fo the following are true of the pigment melanin, except that it
- AProtects DNA from the damaging effects of UV radiation
- BIs produced by cells called melanocytes
- CDecreases in concentration within cells during exposure to the sun
- DIncreases with increased levels of the hormone MSH
- EIs usually some shade of brown or black
59The layer of the skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves closest to the surface of the skin is the
- ASubcutaneous Layer
- BHypodermal Layer
- CPapillary Layer
- DReticular Layer
- EEpidermal Layer
60The layer of the skin that contains bundles of collagen fibers and the protein elastin and is responsible for the strength of the skin is the:
- Aepidermal layer
- Bpapillary layer
- Creticular layer
- Dhypodermal layer
- Esubcutaneous layer
61All of the following are true of the subcutaneous layer, except it
- AIs well supplied with nerves that pass into the skin
- BContains large amounts of adipose tissue
- CIs attached to the dermis by a basement membrane
- DPermits independent movement of deeper structures
- EContains many blood vessels
62The layer of hard keratin that coats the hair is termed the
- AShaft
- BCuticle
- CHair bulb
- DRoot
- EMedulla
63Variations in hair color reflect differences in the pigment produced by
- ASoft keratin
- BDermal Papillae
- CMelanocytes
- DCarotene cells
- EKeratinocytes
64Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are _______________ glands.
- ASebaceous
- BMammary
- CApocrine sweat
- DMerocrine sweat
- ECeruminous
65Most body odor is the result of bacterial metabolism of the secretions produced by
- Aceruminous glands
- Bapocrine sweat glands
- Csebaceous glands
- Dmammary glands
- Emerocrine sweat glands
66Sensible perspiration is produced by _______________ glands
- ACeruminous
- BMerocrine sweat
- CSebaceous
- DAprocrine sweat
- EMammary
67Mammary glands are a type of _______________ glands
- Aeccrine
- Bceruminous
- Cmerocrine sweat
- Dsebaceous
- Eaprocrine sweat
68The highest concentration of merocrine sweat glands would be found
- Aon the palms of the hands
- Bon the upper back
- Con the chest
- DSurrounding the genitals
- Ein the axillae
69All of the following are true of perspiration produced by merocrine sweat glands, except that it
- Ahelps to prevent bacteria from colonizing the skin
- Bcontains electrolytes and waste products
- Cis more than 99 percent water
- Dhelps cool the body when it evaporates
- Eproduces the body odor characteristic of "sweating"
70The primary function of sensible perspiration is to
- AProtect the skin from excess ultraviolet radiation
- BRaise the temperature of the skin
- CCool the surface of the skin
- DHeat the surface of the skin
- EReduce insensible perspiration
71Sweat tastes salty because of its
- Awaste products
- Bacidic pH
- Celectrolytes
- Dmetabolites
- Ewater
72The nail body covers the
- Anail bed
- Bnail root
- Clunula
- Dhyponychium
- Efree edge
73Nail production occurs at the nail
- Acuticle
- Bhyponychium
- Cbody
- Dbed
- Eroot
74The pale, crescent-shaped area at the base of a nail is called the
- ALunula
- BHyponychium
- CEponychium
- DCerumen
- ECuticle
75A child who skins his knee in a fall has a(n)
- AContusion
- BPuncture
- CIncision
- DLaceration
- EAbrasion
76The layer of the skin that provides protection against bacteria as well as chemical and mechanical injuries is the
- ADermis
- BSebum layer
- CEpidermis
- DSubcutaneous layer
77The repair of the dermis begins as fibroblasts produce
- AElastic fibers
- BPerichondrium
- CReticular fibers
- DCollagen fibers
- EDense connective tissue
78The effects of aging on the skin include
- AAn increased blood supply to the dermis
- BIncreased production of vitamin D
- CThickening of the epidermis
- DA decline in the activity of sebaceous glands
- EAn increased number of sweat glands
79An important vitamin that is formed in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight is
- AVitamin A
- BVitamin B
- CVitamin C
- DVitamin D
- EVitamin E
80All of the following are true of epidermal ridges, except that they
- AContain increased numbers of free nerve endings
- BCause ridge patterns on the surface of the skin
- CProduce patterns that are determined genetically
- DExtend into the dermis
- EInterconnect with the dermal paillae
81_________________ are macrophages in the epidermis that are part of the immune system
- AMerkel cells
- BBasal cells
- CSquamous cells
- DLangerhans cells
- EMelanocytes
82When the arrector pili muscles contract
- A"goose bumps" are formed
- Bthe skin changes color
- Chairs are shed
- Dshivering occurs
- Esweat is released from sweat glands
83Deodorants are used to mask the odor of _________________ secretions
- Aapocrine
- Bceruminous
- Csebaceous
- Dmammary
- Emerocrine
84The type of burn that may require a skin graft is a
- AFirst-degree burn
- BSecond-degree burn
- CThird-degree burn
- DPartial-thickness burn
- EBoth C and D
85When a fair-skinned person blushes, why does their skin turn red?
- AThe blood supply to the skin decreases
- BThe blood supply to the skin increases
- CThe number of red melanoctyes in the skin increases
- DMelanocytes increase production of red pigments
- EIncreased heat causes the skin to turn red
86Stretch marks occur when
- AThe hair follicles cease to produce hairs
- Bthe skin is stretched in normal movements
- Cathletes overextend a muscle
- Dthe skin is so extensively stretched that its elastic capabilities are exceeded
- ESurgical incisions are made perpendicular to the skin's lines of cleavage
87If the papilla of a hair follicle is destroyed
- AThe follicle will not produce a hair
- BThe texture of the hair will become coarser
- CThe hair produced by the follicle will change from terminal to Vellus
- DHair production will not be affected
- Ethe color of the hair will become lighter
88Each of the following statements concerning hair is true, except
- Athe cortex of hair is composed of hard keratin
- Bthe medulla is the soft core of the hair
- Cterminal hairs are heavy and more darkly pigmented than other types of hair
- Dscalp hairs grow constantly throughout life
89When the hair follicles of the scalp shift from producing terminal hairs to producing vellus hairs, _______________ occurs
- Asenility
- Bpuberty
- Cbaldness
- Dhirsutism
- Ealbinism
90Merocrine sweat glands
- Asecrete watery fluid directly onto the surface of the skin
- Bincrease in number and activity with aging
- Cproduce organic secretions that are metabolized by bacteria to produce body odor
- Dare compound alveolar glands
- Eprimarily function lubricating the hairs
91Skin can regenerate effectively even after considerable damage has occurred because
- Athe epidermis of the skin has a rich supply of small blood vessels
- Bfibroblasts in the dermis can give rise to new germinal cells in the epidermis
- Ccells of the stratum germinativum cannot migrate to other positions in the skin
- Dcontraction in the area of the injury brings cells of adjacent strata together
- Estem cells persist in both epithelial and connective-tissue components of the skin even after injury
92Scar tissue is the result of
- Aan abnormally large number of collagen fibers and relatively few blood vessels at the repair site
- Bincreased numbers of epidermal layers in the area of the injury
- Ca lack of hair follicles and sebaceous glands in the injured area
- Da thickened stratum germinativum in the area of the injury
- Eincreased numbers of fibroblasts and mast cells in the injured area
93Wrinkles and sagging skin in elderly individuals are the result of
- Athinning of the epidermis and decline of the protein elastin
- Bincreased production of epidermis
- Cthe loss of glands and hair follicles from the skin
- Dincreased keratinization of the epidermis
- Eincreased thickness of the dermis
94why would an elderly person be more prone to skin infections than a younger person?
- AThere are fewer Langerhans cells in the skin of the elderly
- Bskin repairs take longer in the elderly
- Cthe epidermis is thinner in the elderly
- DAll of the above
- EA and C only
95Which of the following happens if body temperature rises above normal?
- AThe activity of melanocytes increases
- BEvaporative cooling stops
- CSweat gland activity descreases
- DBlood flow to the skin increases
- ECirculation in the skin decreases
96Characteristics of the epidermis include
- AMultilayered
- BServing as UV radiation protection
- CSelf-repairing
- DFelxible
- EAll of the above
97Types of skin cancers include
- ABasal cell carcinoma
- BSquamous cell carcinoma
- CMalignant melanoma
- DActinic keratiosis
- EA, B, and C
98Cyanosis is indicated by
- AYellowish skin coloration
- BBluish skin coloration
- CReddish skin coloration
- DOrange skin coloration
- EBrown skin coloration
99A suntan actually results from
- Aincreased melanocyte production
- Bincreased carotene production
- Cburned skin
- Ddecreased keratin production
- Eincreased melanin production
100Skin inflammation is termed
- ACutaneitis
- BEpidermatitis
- CDermatitis
- DMelanocytis
- ESuperficialis
101While assessing a patient, you discover that after pinching the skin on the back of the hand, it remains peaked. This is a sign of
- AHydration intoxication
- BDehydration
- CAdvanced skin cancer
- DWater intoxication
- EMalfunctioning elastin
102A surgical incision parallel to the lines of cleavage
- Aheals slower than incisions made perpendicular to the lines of cleaveage
- Bhas a tendency to reopen
- CCloses and heals with relatively little scarring
- DDoes not affect the healing process
- ERequires no sutures
103Lanugo is found
- Aon an infant before it is born
- Bon the palms of the hands
- Con the soles of the feet
- Don the scalp
- EC and D
104A common cause of dandruff is
- AToo many sebaceous galnds
- BLack of sebaceous glands
- CInactive apocrine glands
- DSeborrheic dermatitis
- EInactive eccrine glands
105____________ 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.
- AApocrine ; sebaceous ; merocrine
- BMerocrine ; aprocrine ; sebaceous
- CSebaceous ; merocrine ; aprocrine
- DMerocrine ; sebaceous ; aprocrine
- EApocrine ; merocrine ; sebaceous
106The primary purpose of sensible prespiration is
- Athe elevate body temperature
- Bthe heat the skin
- Cthe heat internal body organs
- Dthe get rid of body wastes
- Eevaporative cooling
107Granulation tissue is composed of
- Aan extensive capillary network
- Bfibroblasts
- Cclotted blood
- Dall of the above
- Enone of the above
108Charlie is badly burned in an accident. When he reaches the emergency room, the examining physician finds that he can remove entire hair follicles from Charlie's arm when he gently pulls on a hair with his forceps. After examining Charlie, the physician would likely order all of the following, except
- AA high-nutrient diet
- BIce packs adjacent to the burn area
- CIntravenous fluid and electrolytes
- DTissue samples for possible skin grafts
- EAntibiotics
109Inflammation of the skin is painful because sensory receptors are abundant in the skin. Changes associated with swelling stimulate the sensory receptors and bare nerve endings, resulting in a painful sensation.
- ATrue
- BFalse
110Keratinocytes produce a brownish-black pigment called melanin
- ATrue
- BFalse
111Although you get wet while swimming, a tough protein within the skin prevents it from soaking up moisture like a sponge. This substance is:
- Aserous fluid
- Bmelanin
- Cmucus
- Dcarotene
- Ekeratin
112Which of the following has no blood supply of its own?
- AEpidermis and the dermis
- Bdermis and the subcutaneous connective tissue
- Csubcutaneous connective tissue
- Dthe dermis
- Ethe epidermis
113Which layer insulates deeper tissues from extreme temperature changes that occur outside the body?
- AEpidermis
- BDermis
- CSubcutaneous connective tissue
- DThe papillary layer
- EThe reticular layer
114Which of the following homeostatic imbalances is caused by a virus?
- Aathlete's foot
- Bcold sores
- Cimpetigo
- Dcontact dermatitis
- Ecyanosis
115Nutrients reach the epidermis through the process of:
- Aabsorbing materials applied to the surface layer of the skin
- Butilizing the products of glands to nourish the epidermis
- Cfiltration
- Ddiffusing through the tissue fluid from blood vessel in the dermis
- Eosmosis
116Acne is a disorder associated with inflammation of the:
- Aapocrine glands
- Bsebaceous glands
- Ceccrine glands
- Dhair follicles
- Esudoriferous glands
117Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the papillary layer of the dermis?
- Ait is the deepest layer of the skin
- Bis produces the pattern for fingerprints
- Cis contains nerve endings that respond to touch and temperature stimuli
- Dit is highly vascular
- Eit is located immediately beneath the epidermis
118When the body temperature rises, which of the following takes place?
- Aeccrine glands become active
- Barrector pili muscles contract
- Cpacinian corpuscles are stimulated
- Dblood is prevented from reaching the skin capillary beds
- Evitamin D synthesis is blocked
119Fingernails are:
- Aa modification of the epidermis
- Bderived from osseous tissue
- Cextensions of the carpal bones
- Dformed from a different embryonic layer
- Egenetically controlled by a "delayed action" gene
120The secretions of the eccrine glands are:
- Aprimarily uric acid
- B99% water, sodium chloride, and trace amounts of wastes and lactic acid
- Cfatty substances, proteins, antibodies, and trace amounts of minerals and vitamins
- Dsolely metabolic wastes
- Ebasic
121The secretion of sebum is stimulated _____________ .
- Aby high temperatures
- Bwhen the air temperature drops
- Cby hormones, especially male sex hormones
- Das a protective coating when one is swimming
- Eby nerve fibers during pain and stress
122Sebaceous glands are important for
- Aproduction of keratin
- Bkeeping the skin and hair cells soft and flexible
- Cproduction of sweat
- Dbody heat regulation
- Eproduction of vitamin D
123Vernix caseosa is a
- Asubstance contributing to acne during adolescence
- Bwhitish material produced by fetal sebaceous glands
- Ccoat of fine, downy hair on the heads of balding mean
- Dcheesy-looking sudoriferous secretion on the skin of newborns
- Edowny type of hair that covers the fetus in the fifth and sixth months
124You have an allergy to certain chemicals that cause itching, redness, and swelling of the skin. This condition is termed:
- AImpetigo
- BAlopecia
- CErythema
- DCyanosis
- EContact dermatitis
125If a person has severe burns, the two most life-threatening concerns are
- Apain and loss of intact skin
- Bloss of mobility and sensation
- Credness and swelling
- Dreduction in blood supply to the affected areas
- Edehydration and infection
126Which of the following is an indication of melanoma?
- Aa symmetrical mole
- Ba pigmented spot that smooth borders
- Ca spot on the skin that is smaller than the size of a pencil eraser
- Da pigmented spot that is black
- Ea pigmented spot that contains areas of different colors
127A physician estimates the volume of fluid lost in a severely burned patient by
- Ameasuring urinary output and fluid intake
- BObserving the tissues that are usually moist
- Cblood analysis
- Dusing the rule of nine
- Eperforming enzyme studies
128A new mother notices that her 6-month-old child has a yellow-orange complexion. Fearful that the child may have jaundice, she takes him to her pediatrician. After examining the child, the pediatrician declares him perfectly healthy and advises the mother to watch the child's diet. What could have been responsible for the change in skin color?
- AThe yellow-orange pigment will be deposit in the skin, producing a yellow-orange skin color
- BThe child probably has a fondness for vegetables that are high to carotene, such as sweet potatoes, squash, and carrots
- CBoth
- DNeither
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