A & P

Question 1

What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

Answer 1

To protect the body from external damage, regulate temperature, and provide sensory information.

Question 2

True or False: The integumentary system consists only of the skin.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What are the main components of the integumentary system?

Answer 3

Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The outermost layer of the skin is called the ______.

Answer 4

epidermis

Question 5

What is the role of melanocytes in the skin?

Answer 5

To produce melanin, which gives skin its color and protects against UV radiation.

Question 6

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerve endings?

Answer 6

The dermis

Question 7

True or False: The hypodermis is a part of the skin.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What is the function of sweat glands?

Answer 8

To regulate body temperature through the secretion of sweat.

Question 9

Which type of hair is fine and unpigmented?

Answer 9

Vellus hair

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of sebaceous glands?

Answer 10

To secrete sebum, which lubricates and waterproofs the skin.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The skin has a natural barrier that prevents water loss, known as the ______ barrier.

Answer 11

stratum corneum

Question 12

What type of skin cancer is most commonly associated with UV exposure?

Answer 12

Melanoma

Question 13

Multiple choice: Which layer of skin contains collagen and elastin fibers? A) Epidermis B) Dermis C) Hypodermis

Answer 13

B) Dermis

Question 14

What is keratinization?

Answer 14

The process by which skin cells become filled with keratin and move to the surface.

Question 15

True or False: Nails are composed of living cells.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What is the term for the oil produced by sebaceous glands?

Answer 16

Sebum

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the deepest layer of the skin.

Answer 17

hypodermis

Question 18

What is the primary function of hair?

Answer 18

To provide protection, regulate temperature, and facilitate sensation.

Question 19

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system? A) Protection B) Sensation C) Digestion

Answer 19

C) Digestion

Question 20

What is the role of the arrector pili muscle?

Answer 20

To cause hair to stand upright in response to cold or fear.

Question 21

What does the term ‘cutaneous’ refer to?

Answer 21

Relating to the skin.

Question 22

True or False: The integumentary system can help in the synthesis of vitamin D.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What type of cells are responsible for the sense of touch in the skin?

Answer 23

Merkel cells

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The ______ layer contains fat and connective tissue, providing insulation.

Answer 24

hypodermis

Question 25

What is the main function of the stratum corneum?

Answer 25

To provide a barrier to protect underlying tissues.

Question 26

Multiple choice: Which skin type is characterized by an absence of oil? A) Oily B) Dry C) Combination

Answer 26

B) Dry

Question 27

What is the term for excessive sweating?

Answer 27

Hyperhidrosis

Question 28

True or False: The skin can absorb medications.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of the dermal papillae?

Answer 29

To increase the surface area for exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the part of the hair below the skin surface.

Answer 30

hair follicle

Question 31

What is the medical term for a mole?

Answer 31

Nevus

Question 32

Multiple choice: Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin? A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin C C) Vitamin D

Answer 32

C) Vitamin D

Question 33

What is the role of Langerhans cells in the skin?

Answer 33

To act as immune cells that help protect against pathogens.

Question 34

True or False: Eccrine glands are found all over the body.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

What is the primary component of hair?

Answer 35

Keratin

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for the coloration of hair.

Answer 36

melanin

Question 37

What is the function of the pacinian corpuscle?

Answer 37

To detect deep pressure and vibration.

Question 38

Multiple choice: Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for cell division? A) Stratum corneum B) Stratum basale C) Stratum granulosum

Answer 38

B) Stratum basale

Question 39

What is the term for the inflammation of the skin?

Answer 39

Dermatitis

Question 40

True or False: The integumentary system is involved in thermoregulation.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

What are the two types of sweat glands?

Answer 41

Eccrine and apocrine glands.

Question 42

Fill in the blank: The ______ is a protective layer that covers the nails.

Answer 42

cuticle

Question 43

What is the role of the subcutaneous layer?

Answer 43

To provide insulation and shock absorption.

Question 44

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a function of nails? A) Protection B) Sensation C) Temperature regulation

Answer 44

A) Protection

Question 45

What is the primary cause of acne?

Answer 45

Clogged hair follicles and excess sebum production.

Question 46

True or False: Skin color is determined only by genetics.

Answer 46

False

Question 47

What is the function of the stratum granulosum?

Answer 47

To begin the process of keratinization.

Question 48

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the layer of skin where most of the skin's functions occur.

Answer 48

dermis

Question 49

What type of tissue primarily makes up the epidermis?

Answer 49

Epithelial tissue