integumentary system

Question 1

type of tissue for epidermis

Answer 1

stratified squamous epithelium

Question 2

type of tissue for papillary layer of dermis

Answer 2

loose connective tissue

Question 3

type of tissue for reticular layer of dermis

Answer 3

dense irregular connective tissue

Question 4

type of tissue for hypodermis

Answer 4

primarily adipose tissue

Question 5

two main layers of the skin and underlying tissue

Answer 5

epidermis

dermis

Question 6

the five layers of the epidermis

Answer 6

stratum corneum 
stratum lucidium
stratum granulosum
stratum spinosum
stratum basale

Question 7

layer of translucent cells, absent in thin skin

Answer 7

lucidum

Question 8

strays containing all dead cells

Answer 8

corneum

Question 9

vascular layer

Answer 9

dermis

hypodermis

Question 10

actively motor ic epidermal region, the deepest, epidermal layer

Answer 10

basale

Question 11

cells are flat, dead “bags” of keratin

Answer 11

corneum

Question 12

site of elastic and collagen fibers

Answer 12

dermis

hypodermis

Question 13

general site of melanin formation

Answer 13

epidermis

Question 14

major skin area where derivatives reside

Answer 14

dermis

Question 15

largely adipose tissue; anchors the skin to underlying tissues

Answer 15

hypodermis

Question 16

epidermal later where most melanocytes are found

Answer 16

basale

Question 17

produces keratohyalin granules

Answer 17

granulosum

Question 18

accounts for the bulk of epidermal thickness

Answer 18

corneum

Question 19

when tanned, becomes leather; provides mechanical strength to skin

Answer 19

dermis

Question 20

most responsible for the skin color of dark skinned people

Answer 20

melanin

Question 21

provides an orange cast to the skin

Answer 21

carotene

Question 22

provides a natural sunscreen

Answer 22

melanin

Question 23

most responsible for the skin color of caucasians

Answer 23

hemoglobin

Question 24

phagocytized by keratinocytes

Answer 24

melanin

Question 25

found within red blood cells in the blood vessels

Answer 25

hemoglobin

Question 26

a bluish cast of the skin resulting from inadequate oxygenation of the blood

Answer 26

cyanosis

Question 27

observation of this condition might lead to tests for anemia or low blood pressure

Answer 27

pallor

Question 28

accumulation of bile pigments in the blood; may indicate liver disease

Answer 28

jaundice

Question 29

clotted mass of blood that may signify bleeders disease

Answer 29

hematoma

Question 30

a common result of inflammation, allergy, and fever

Answer 30

erythema