McGraw Hill Multiple Choice Quiz

The skin is a ______ membrane

Cutaneous

The epidermis is made of

stratified squamous epithelium

Which of the following does NOT describe the epidermis?

Contains Langerhans' cells

The uppermost layer of the epidermis is called the

stratum corneum

Identify the layer of the epidermis that contains constantly dividing cells

stratum lucidum

Identify the layers of the epidermis in order from deepest to the most superficial

Strata basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum and corneum

The primary cell of the epidermis is the

keratinocyte

The cell of the epidermis that produces the pigment primarily responsible for skin color is the

melanocytes

The cell of the epidermis that detects tactile sensations is the

The cell of the epidermis that are macrophages is the

The water-proofing protein found in the epidermis is

Which layer of the epidermis is found only on the palms of the hands and other locations to protect from constant friction?

Which of the following does NOT describe the dermis?

The dermis is composed of

Place the layers of the skin and the hypodermis in order of most superficial to deepest.

Bed sores are also known as ___________.

The hypodermis is also known as the

The hypodermis is composed of ______ tissue

Hair, nails and glands originate from ______ tissue.

The region of hair within the follicle is the _____ and the region above the surface of the skin is the _____

Which of the following is NOT associated with a hair follicle?

The contraction of this structure causes "goose bumps".

The sweat glands that open onto the skin surface are called _______ sweat glands.

The area of rapidly reproducing cells of the nail is the

Ceruminous glands produce

Identify the gland that helps to lower body temperature.

Identify the glands that begin secreting at puberty and secrete sexual attractants.

Another term for sweat glands is ______ glands

The substance that lubricates skin and hair and weakens bacteria on the surface of the skin is

Which of the following is NOT a function of sebum?

What do we call a skin inflammation caused by sensitivity to various chemicals, fabrics, or heat?

What skin disorder is characterized by pink patches covered by silvery scales?

Which skin disorder is NOT matched correctly with its cause?

What type of skin cancer is more likely to be malignant?

The most common type of skin cancer is?

The most common cause of skin cancer is?

The ABCDE warning signs for melanoma are:

Place the events of wound healing in chronological order:
1)Clot forms.
2)Fibroblasts promote tissue regeneration.
3)Inflammation and wound fills with blood.
4)Migration of fibroblasts and white blood cells to the wound.
5)Scar is formed.

A scar is made of

A burn that extends through the epidermis and part of the dermis is a _____ degree burn.

When all the skin has been destroyed and the patient feels no immediate pain, this is a ____ degree burn.

Willi burned his entire right leg, the back of his trunk, and the back of his head. Using the "rule of nines", estimate the percent of his body burned.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging of the skin or its appendages?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Which of the following is NOT a protective function of the skin?

Which of the following does NOT occur in cool temperatures?

What is a special case of hyperthermia caused by an infection called?

Which of the following is NOT a sign of heat exhaustion?