Chapter 3 Quiz Integumentary System

Question 2

What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

Answer 2

To protect the body from external damage and regulate temperature.

Question 3

True or False: The integumentary system includes the skin, hair, nails, and glands.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What are the two main layers of the skin?

Answer 4

The epidermis and the dermis.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

epidermis

Question 6

What is the primary cell type found in the epidermis?

Answer 6

Keratinocytes.

Question 7

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves?

Answer 7

The dermis.

Question 8

What is the role of melanocytes in the skin?

Answer 8

To produce melanin, which gives skin its color.

Question 9

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

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

Answer 10

To secrete oil that lubricates the skin and hair.

Question 11

Multiple choice: Which structure is primarily responsible for hair growth? A) Hair follicle B) Sebaceous gland C) Sweat gland

Answer 11

A) Hair follicle

Question 12

What is the purpose of sweat glands?

Answer 12

To regulate body temperature through perspiration.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The layer of skin that contains adipose tissue is known as the ______.

Answer 13

hypodermis

Question 14

What type of tissue primarily composes the dermis?

Answer 14

Connective tissue.

Question 15

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

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the significance of the stratum corneum?

Answer 16

It is the outermost layer of the epidermis that provides a barrier to environmental damage.

Question 17

Multiple choice: Which type of skin cancer is the most common? A) Melanoma B) Basal cell carcinoma C) Squamous cell carcinoma

Answer 17

B) Basal cell carcinoma

Question 18

What is the term for the condition of dry skin?

Answer 18

Xerosis.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The pigment that protects skin from UV radiation is called ______.

Answer 19

melanin

Question 20

What is the primary cause of acne?

Answer 20

Clogged hair follicles due to excess oil and dead skin cells.

Question 21

True or False: Eczema is a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is the function of keratin in the skin?

Answer 22

To provide strength and waterproofing.

Question 23

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system? A) Protection B) Hormone production C) Temperature regulation

Answer 23

B) Hormone production

Question 24

What is the term for the hair loss condition?

Answer 24

Alopecia.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The process of shedding dead skin cells is known as ______.

Answer 25

desquamation

Question 26

What causes skin to tan?

Answer 26

Increased melanin production in response to UV exposure.

Question 27

True or False: Fingernails grow faster than toenails.

Answer 27

True

Question 28

What is the role of the arrector pili muscle?

Answer 28

To cause hair to stand up (goosebumps) in response to cold or fear.

Question 29

Multiple choice: Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for elasticity? A) Epidermis B) Dermis C) Hypodermis

Answer 29

B) Dermis

Question 30

What is the primary purpose of the skin's barrier function?

Answer 30

To protect against pathogens and prevent water loss.

Question 31

Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for the sensation of touch.

Answer 31

nerve endings

Question 32

What is psoriasis?

Answer 32

A chronic autoimmune condition that causes rapid skin cell turnover.

Question 33

True or False: The integumentary system helps in the synthesis of Vitamin D.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

What are the two types of sweat glands?

Answer 34

Eccrine glands and apocrine glands.

Question 35

Multiple choice: Which type of gland is responsible for body odor? A) Eccrine glands B) Apocrine glands C) Sebaceous glands

Answer 35

B) Apocrine glands

Question 36

What is the role of collagen in the skin?

Answer 36

To provide structural support and strength.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: Skin color is determined by the amount of ______ in the skin.

Answer 37

melanin

Question 38

What is the term for the surgical removal of a mole?

Answer 38

Excision.

Question 39

True or False: The skin is the largest organ of the body.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

What is the primary function of the subcutaneous layer?

Answer 40

To insulate the body and absorb shock.

Question 41

Multiple choice: Which layer of skin contains the majority of the skin's structures? A) Epidermis B) Dermis C) Hypodermis

Answer 41

B) Dermis

Question 42

What is the main cause of skin aging?

Answer 42

Sun exposure and reduced collagen production.

Question 43

Fill in the blank: The term for a red, inflamed area of skin is ______.

Answer 43

erythema

Question 44

What is the medical term for a blister?

Answer 44

Vesicle.

Question 45

True or False: Skin tags are a type of benign growth.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

What is the function of Langerhans cells?

Answer 46

To act as immune cells within the skin.

Question 47

Multiple choice: Which skin condition is characterized by a rash and itching? A) Psoriasis B) Eczema C) Acne

Answer 47

B) Eczema

Question 48

Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for the production of sweat.

Answer 48

sweat gland

Question 50

What is the prefix that means 'skin'?

Answer 50

derm-

Question 51

True or False: The suffix '-itis' indicates inflammation.

Answer 51

True

Question 52

Fill in the blank: The word root 'epiderm' refers to the __________ layer of skin.

Answer 52

outer

Question 53

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

Answer 53

under or below

Question 54

What is the suffix that means 'condition'?

Answer 54

-osis

Question 55

Multiple Choice: Which of the following prefixes means 'through'?

Answer 55

a) dia-

Question 56

What does the word root 'seb' refer to?

Answer 56

oil or sebum

Question 57

Fill in the blank: The suffix '-ectomy' means __________.

Answer 57

surgical removal

Question 58

What is the prefix that means 'above or excessive'?

Answer 58

hyper-

Question 59

Multiple Choice: What does 'onych' refer to?

Answer 59

b) nail

Question 60

The root 'trich' refers to

Answer 60

True

Question 61

Fill in the blank: The prefix 'a-' means __________.

Answer 61

without or lack of

Question 62

What does the word root 'sudor' refer to?

Answer 62

sweat

Question 63

Multiple Choice: What does 'melan' refer to?

Answer 63

c) black

Question 64

What is the suffix that means 'pertaining to'?

Answer 64

-al

Question 65

True or False: The prefix 'trans-' means 'across'.

Answer 65

True

Question 66

Fill in the blank: The suffix '-osis' indicates a __________ condition.

Answer 66

disease or abnormal

Question 67

What is the prefix that means 'around'?

Answer 67

peri-

Question 68

Multiple Choice: Which suffix means 'growth'?

Answer 68

a) -plasty

Question 69

What does the word root 'ichthy' refer to?

Answer 69

dry skin

Question 70

Fill in the blank: The root 'vascul' refers to __________.

Answer 70

blood vessels

Question 71

What is the prefix that means 'against'?

Answer 71

anti-

Question 72

Multiple Choice: What does 'dermat' refer to?

Answer 72

b) skin

Question 73

What is the suffix that means 'study of skin diseases'?

Answer 73

-dermatology

Question 74

Fill in the blank: The prefix 'intra-' means __________.

Answer 74

within

Question 75

What does the word root 'kerat' refer to?

Answer 75

horn or hard tissue

Question 76

Multiple Choice: Which of the following suffixes means 'disease'?

Answer 76

c) -pathy

Question 77

adip-, lip-, steat

Answer 77

fat

Question 78

cutane-, dermat-,derm

Answer 78

skin

Question 79

hidr-,sudor

Answer 79

sweat

Question 80

myc

Answer 80

fungus

Question 81

onych

Answer 81

nail

Question 82

pil-,trich

Answer 82

hair

Question 83

scler

Answer 83

hardening

Question 84

seb

Answer 84

sebum

Question 85

squam

Answer 85

scale

Question 86

xer

Answer 86

dry

Question 87

-oid

Answer 87

resembling

Question 88

phoresis

Answer 88

carrying, transmission

Question 89

-plasty

Answer 89

surgical repair

Question 90

-therapy

Answer 90

treatment

Question 91

-py

Answer 91

pus

Question 92

-cry

Answer 92

cold

Question 93

-malacia

Answer 93

softening

Question 94

dia-

Answer 94

through across