Integumentary System

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Created Feb 22, 2012
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1	The epidermis is made from which embryonic cell layer?	Ectoderm
2	The Greek Root derm means	skin
3	Which of the following cells gives color to the skin and serves to decrease the amount of ultraviolet...	Melanocytes
4	Which of the following is an extremely tough, fibrous protein that provides protection by waterproofing...	Keratin
5	Which layer is known as the true skin?	Dermis
6	Collagen and elastin are found in which layer of skin?	Dermis
7	Which are pouch-like structures in the skin from which hair grows??	Follicles
8	Which are tiny muscles of the hari that, when contracting, pull the hair upright, causing a...	Arrector pili
9	What is another term used to describe the subcutaneous layer?	Hypodermis
10	What are heavily keratinized, nonliving tissues forming the thin, hard plates found on the...	Nails
11	Which of the following glands secret sebum?	Sebaceous glands
12	Which layer of skin contains blood vessels, may nerve receptors, hair follicles, and skin glands?	Dermis
13	Which skin glands secrete sweat, or perspiration?	Sudoriferous glands
14	Which of the following is one of the mechanisms the skin uses in regulating body temperature?	Sweating
15	Which of the following causes irritation of hair follicle??	Pulling of the hair, allergic reaction to lubricant, not using enough lubricant
16	Which receptors are often called the cold receptors?	Kraus end bulbs
17	Which receptors are also called the tactile corpuscles?	Meissner's corpuscles
18	Which receptors detect hair movement?	Hair root plexus
19	Which receptors respond to crude and deep pressure, vibration, and stretch and perceive proprioceptibe...	Pacinian corpuscles
20	The tough ridge of skin that grows out over the nail's base is	Cuticle
21	The skin Layer that contains melanocytes and pore openings is the	Epidermis
22	Granules in melanocytes, which contribute to the color of the skin, are also found in the hair...	Melanin
23	Located in the skin are precursor molecules that are converted by the UV rays in the sunlight...	Vitamin D
24	What skin region is relatively avascular	Epidermis
25	Which of the following is a genetice condition in which the individual cannot produce melanin	Albinism
26	Partial or total loss of skin pigmentation that occurs in patch is know as	Vitiligo
27	Where does nail production take place	Nail root
28	What consitutes about 70% of the dermis, offers supports to the nerves, blood vessels, hair...	Collagen
29	What characteristic should a mole posses that indicates referral of teh client to his or her...	Elevated
30	Non contagious	Eczema, Psoriasis, Bruise, Vitiligo, Corns, Malignant melanoma, Scleroderma, Chloasma, Squamous...
31	Contagious	Ringworm, Impetigo, Warts, Lice, Herpes simplex, Athelte's feet, Scabies