Week 8

Question 1

A translucent band that is present in thick skin

Answer 1

Stratum lucidum

Question 2

The cell that is responsible for providing skin color

Answer 2

Melanocytes

Question 3

Major functions of the skin include what?

Answer 3

Sensory Reception
Protection
Synthesis of VitD
Regulation of body temperature

Question 4

What is the first step in treating a second degree burn?

Answer 4

Immerse the burned area in cold water

Question 5

A scraping of the skin

Answer 5

Abrasion

Question 6

What is the most appropriate way to manage a first-degree burn involving less than 15% of the body surface?

Answer 6

Treatment includes cool water and a dressing to protect the area

Question 7

What is the most severe and major complication for a burn victim?

Answer 7

Infection

Question 8

What are closed wounds called?

Answer 8

Bruises or contusions

Question 9

The part of the nervous system that governs conscious activites

Answer 9

Somatic

Question 10

What is cranial nerve number 10?

Answer 10

Vagus nerve

Question 11

How many vertebrae compromise the spinal column in the lumbar region?

Answer 11

5

Question 12

Neurotransmitters include . . .

Answer 12

Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Epinephrine
Serotonin
Histamine
GABA

Question 13

The portion of the brain that coordinates skeletal muscles activity

Answer 13

Cerebellum