Chapter 5: Quiz 1

Question 1

The most abundant cells of the epidermis.

Answer 1

Keratinocytes

Question 2

The protein found in the epidermis that is responsible for toughening the skin.

Answer 2

Keratin

Question 3

Cells plus a disc-like sensory nerve ending that functions as a sensory receptor for touch.

Answer 3

Merkel disc

Question 4

Skin macrophages that help activate the immune system.

Answer 4

Epidermal dendritic cells

Question 5

Cell remnants of the stratum corneum.

Answer 5

Cornfield keratinocytes

Question 6

The layer of the epidermis where the cells are considered protective but nonviable.

Answer 6

Stratum corneum

Question 7

The glands that serve an important function in thermoregulation.

Answer 7

Sudoriferous glands

Question 8

The layer that contains the mitotic viable cells of the epidermis.

Answer 8

Stratum basale

Question 9

Hair that lacks pigment and is often called “immature hair.”

Answer 9

Vellus

Question 10

May indicate embarrassment, fever, hypertension, inflammation, or allergy.

Answer 10

Erythemia

Question 11

May indicate fear, anger, anemia, or low blood pressure.

Answer 11

Pallor

Question 12

Usually indicates a liver disorder.

Answer 12

Jaundice

Question 13

Appearance of a permanent tan; bronzing.

Answer 13

Addison’s disease

Question 14

A bluish color in light-skinned individuals

Answer 14

Cyanosis

Question 15

The apocrine sweat glands are fairly unimportant in thermoregulation.

Answer 15

True