Test On Skin, Hair And Nails! Trivia Quiz

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1.

Which of the following statements is true?
- A.
  
  The skin is one of the smallest organs of the body
- B.
  
  The skin is the largest organ of the body
- C.
  
  The skin is a tissue
- D.
  
  The skin is the smallest organ of teh body
2.

Keratinised stratified epithelium is found in the
- A.
  
  Reticular layer
- B.
  
  Dermis
- C.
  
  Epidermis
- D.
  
  Subcutaneous layer
3.

Functions of the hair include
- A.
  
  Excretion
- B.
  
  Protection
- C.
  
  Secretion
- D.
  
  Absorption
4.

In the nail, cell division takes place in the
- A.
  
  Nail mantle
- B.
  
  Lunula
- C.
  
  Matrix
- D.
  
  Nail plate
5.

Sebaceous glands secrete
- A.
  
  Sweat
- B.
  
  Uric acid
- C.
  
  Water
- D.
  
  Sebum
6.

Which of the following statements is true?
- A.
  
  Keratin is important in the sensation of touch
- B.
  
  Keratin contributes to skin colour
- C.
  
  Keratin helps waterproof and protect the skin
- D.
  
  Keratin absorbs ultraviolet radiation
7.

Which is the correct order of the layers of the epidermis, from the most superficial to the deepest?
- A.
  
  Stratum spinosum, s germinativum, s lucidum, s granulosum, s corneum
- B.
  
  Stratum germinativum, s spinosum, s granulosum, s lucidum, s corneum
- C.
  
  Stratum corneum, s lucidum, s granulosum, s spinosum, s germinativum
- D.
  
  Stratum corneum, s lucidum, s germinativum, s spinosum, s granulosum
8.

Herpes simples is a
- A.
  
  Fungal infection of the nail
- B.
  
  Viral infection of the skin
- C.
  
  Bacterial infection of the skin
- D.
  
  Viral infection of the nail
9.

The skin plays a part in increasing body temperature by which of the following?
- A.
  
  Sweating
- B.
  
  Shivering
- C.
  
  Vasodilation
- D.
  
  None of these
10.

Which of the following is a pigment found in the skin?
- A.
  
  Melanin
- B.
  
  Keratin
- C.
  
  Collagen
- D.
  
  Elastin
11.

Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the
- A.
  
  Scalp
- B.
  
  Nails
- C.
  
  Feet
- D.
  
  Body
12.

Mitosis takes place in the stratum
- A.
  
  Spinosum
- B.
  
  Germinativum
- C.
  
  Corneum
- D.
  
  Granulosum
13.

Where are the eccrine glands located?
- A.
  
  All parts of the body
- B.
  
  In the axillae (armpits and groin) only
- C.
  
  Everywhere except the palms, soles and lips
- D.
  
  Everywhere except the scalp
14.

Keloids are
- A.
  
  Harmless, soft, flesh coloured growths on the skin
- B.
  
  Sometimes known as age spots
- C.
  
  Small white pustules
- D.
  
  An overgrowth of scar tissue
15.

The clinical term for nail biting is
- A.
  
  Koilonychia
- B.
  
  Onychophagy
- C.
  
  Onycholysis
- D.
  
  Leuconychia
16.

Which of the following statements is true?
- A.
  
  The skin is a serous membrane
- B.
  
  The skin is a synovial membrane
- C.
  
  The skin is a mucous membrane
- D.
  
  None of the above
17.

What is the name of the thin, protective outer layer of the skin?
- A.
  
  Dermis
- B.
  
  Epidermis
- C.
  
  Hypodermis
- D.
  
  Subcutaneous layer
18.

In which layer of the skin are the cells die and completely filled with keratin?
- A.
  
  Stratum germinativum
- B.
  
  Stratum spinosum
- C.
  
  Stratum granulosum
- D.
  
  Stratum corneum
19.

Through which process are skin cells constantly shed?
- A.
  
  Phagocytosis
- B.
  
  Keratinisation
- C.
  
  Desquamation
- D.
  
  Degranulation
20.

What is the function of the reticular layer of the dermis?
- A.
  
  It increases the surface area of the dermis
- B.
  
  It contains capillaries that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the skin surface
- C.
  
  It contains collagen and elastin and is the main support of skin structures
- D.
  
  It attaches the skin to underlying organs
21.

The active stage in the hair growth cycle is
- A.
  
  Anagen
- B.
  
  Catagen
- C.
  
  Telogen
- D.
  
  Mutagen
22.

Which term is used to describe the redness of the skin due to increased blood flow?
- A.
  
  Chloasma
- B.
  
  Lentigines
- C.
  
  Vitiligo
- D.
  
  Erythema
23.

Cell division in a hair follicle takes place in the
- A.
  
  Outer root sheath
- B.
  
  Inner root sheath
- C.
  
  Germinal matrix
- D.
  
  Hair shaft
24.

The strip of tissue under the edge of the nail plate that protects the nail bed from infection is the
- A.
  
  Hyponychium
- B.
  
  Eponychium
- C.
  
  Paronychium
- D.
  
  Cuticle
25.

When expose to ultraviolet radiation the skin is able to make
- A.
  
  Vitamin A
- B.
  
  Vitamin B
- C.
  
  Vitamin C
- D.
  
  Vitamin D