Integumentary System

Question 1

A pigment-producing cell that becomes more active in the presence of ultraviolet light?

Answer 1

Melanocytes

Question 2

The protein in the epidermis that thickens and protects the skin?

Answer 2

Keratin

Question 3

The deeper of two major layers of skin “True Skin” carried out vital functions?

Answer 3

Dermis

Question 4

The uppermost epidermal layer, consisting of flat keratin-filled cells?

Answer 4

Stratum Corneum

Question 5

Another name for skin as a whole

Answer 5

Integument

Question 6

Projections of dermis responsible for fingerprints?

Answer 6

Dermal papillae

Question 7

The deepest layer of the epidermis , which contains living, dividing cells?

Answer 7

Stratum basale

Question 8

Another name for the superficial fascia( under the skin)?

Answer 8

Subcutaneous layer (Hypodermis)

Question 9

Connnect the subcutaneous tissue with the dermis

Answer 9

Elastic fibers

Question 10

Insulated the body and acts as an energy reserve

Answer 10

Adipose tissue

Question 11

Carry sensory information from the skin to the brain

Answer 11

Nerves

Question 12

Supply the skin with nutrients and oxygen

Answer 12

Blood vessels

Question 13

Any gland that produces sweat

Answer 13

Sebaceous

Question 14

Sweat glands found throughout the skin that helps cool the body down

Answer 14

Eccrine

Question 15

Glands that are found only in the ear canal

Answer 15

Ceruminous

Question 16

Excess activity of these glands contribute to acne vulgaris

Answer 16

Sebum

Question 17

The product of ceruminous glands

Answer 17

Wax

Question 18

Sweat glands in the armpits and groin that become active at puberty

Answer 18

Apocrine

Question 19

Glands that lubricate the eye

Answer 19

Meibomian

Question 20

A secretion of sebaceous glands that covers new born babies

Answer 20

Vernix caseosa

Question 21

Sweat glands located in the dermis and subcutaneous layer

Answer 21

Sudoriforeous

Question 22

Muscle that contracts raising the hair and forming “goose bumps”

Answer 22

Arrector pili

Question 23

A vessel that carries blood towards the heart or towards the skin?

Answer 23

Vein (AFFERENT )

Question 24

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart or away from skin?

Answer 24

Arteries (EFFERENT)

Question 25

Outermost portion of the skin

Answer 25

Epidermis

Question 26

Layer of skin with connective tissues, many blood vessels, nerve endings and glands

Answer 26

Dermis

Question 27

Deepest layer of skin

Answer 27

Subcutaneous layer or Hypodermis

Question 28

The pigment that gives blood it’s color

Answer 28

Hemoglobin

Question 29

A pigment found in some vegetables that is stored in adipose tissue

Answer 29

Carotene

Question 30

The pigment that helps protect against UV Radiation

Answer 30

Melanin

Question 31

Factors that affect healing :

Answer 31

Nutrition, Blood supply , Infection, Age

Question 32

Two major groups of body membranes

Answer 32

Epithelial and Connective tissue

Question 33

Three epithelial membranes include:

Answer 33

Cutaneous, Mucous, Serous

Question 34

Layers inside the wall of cavity

Answer 34

Parietal

Question 35

Layers line the outside of the organ

Answer 35

Visceral

Question 36

Parietal peritoneum

Answer 36

Lines the abdominal cavity

Question 37

Visceral peritoneum

Answer 37

Covers the abdominal organs

Question 38

Parietal pleura

Answer 38

Lines the thoracic cavity

Question 39

Visceral pleura

Answer 39

Covers the lungs

Question 40

Visceral pericardium

Answer 40

Covers the heart

Question 41

The integumentary system includes

Answer 41

Skin, hair, nails, exocrine glands

Question 42

Cells receive nutrients through diffusion of fluids from the dermis

Answer 42

Avascular

Question 43

Keratinocytes make up of ____% of cells in the epidermis.

Answer 43

90%

Question 44

Two regions of the dermis:

Answer 44

Papillary layer and Reticular layer

Question 45

What projections epidermis & dermis together ?

Answer 45

Dermal papillae

Question 46

Touch receptors in the papillary layer

Answer 46

Meisner’s corpuscles

Question 47

Deep pressure receptors in the reticular layer

Answer 47

Paclnian

Question 48

Fibrous glycoprotein that provides elasticity

Answer 48

Elastin

Question 49

Two types of sudoriferous “sweat glands”

Answer 49

Eccrine and apocrine

Question 50

Concentrated into auxiliary & genital areas , Have ducts that empty into hair follicles, contains fatty acids, proteins, begin to function during puberty

Answer 50

Apocrine glands

Question 51

Produce oil called sebum, skin and hair lubricant, anti-bacterial substances, ducts that empty into hair follicles,activated at puberty

Answer 51

Sebaceous glands

Question 52

Hardened keratinocytes

Answer 52

Sheets

Question 53

Thick area over nail matrix

Answer 53

Lunula

Question 54

The nervous system responds to high body temperature (hyperthermia) by:

Answer 54

Relaxing blood vessels and increasing blood flow

Question 55

Low body temperature (hypothermia) is corrected by?

Answer 55

Constricting blood vessels and reducing blood flow into capillary beds.

Question 56

Vitamin D plays a vital role for ?

Answer 56

Immunity

Question 57

Modified cholesterol molecules in the skin are converted into vitamin D by

Answer 57

Sunlight

Question 58

Free nerve endings detect ?

Answer 58

Temperature and pain

Question 59

Meissner’s corpuscles detect:

Answer 59

Light and touch

Question 60

Pacinian corpuscles detect

Answer 60

Deep pressure

Question 61

May have accumulations In sebaceous glands called:

Answer 61

Milia

Question 62

Inflamed pores

Answer 62

Pimples

Question 63

Clogged with sebum but remains closed

Answer 63

Whiteheads

Question 64

Sebum darkens when exposed to oxygen

Answer 64

Blackheads