Integumentary System Practice Quiz

10 Questions | By Maggiewinkelmann | Updated: Oct 2, 2014 | Attempts: 153

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1.

Which of the following is NOT found in the epidermis?
- A.
  
  Squamous epithelial cells
- B.
  
  Langerhans cells
- C.
  
  Red blood cells
- D.
  
  Melanocytes
2.

What happens to epidermal cells when they move toward the surface of the skin?
- A.
  
  They obtain more nutrients.
- B.
  
  They divide more.
- C.
  
  They become dermal cells.
- D.
  
  They die.
3.

Tactile cells detect sensations of
- A.
  
  Pain
- B.
  
  Temperature
- C.
  
  Touch
- D.
  
  All of the above
4.

Which layer of the epidermis protects from abrasion and is only found in thick skin?
- A.
  
  Stratum basale
- B.
  
  Stratum lucidum
- C.
  
  Stratum spinosum
- D.
  
  Stratum corneum
5.

Which of the following allows movement of muscles and joints and maintains normal skin tension.
- A.
  
  Elastic fibers
- B.
  
  Collagen fibers
- C.
  
  Tactile cells
- D.
  
  Dermal papillae
6.

The dermal papillae anchor the dermis to the hypodermis.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

What type of skin gland secretes sweat?
- A.
  
  Sebaceous gland
- B.
  
  Sudoriferous gland
- C.
  
  Ceruminous gland
- D.
  
  Mammary gland
8.

What is the most dangerous form of skin cancer?
- A.
  
  Basal cell carcinoma
- B.
  
  Squamous cell carcinoma
- C.
  
  Karposi's sarcoma
- D.
  
  Melanoma
9.

What type of burn damages the epidermis and part of the dermis?
- A.
  
  First-degree
- B.
  
  Second-degree
- C.
  
  Third-degree
- D.
  
  Fourth-degree
10.

Which of the following is NOT a protective function of the skin?
- A.
  
  Melanocytes protect from UV radiation
- B.
  
  As a covering, it keeps pathogens out
- C.
  
  The oily secretions allow bacteria to grow
- D.
  
  Langerhans cells phagocytize pathogens