112.1 Flashcards
Functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and:
A) digestion
B) protection
C) circulation
D) reproduction
B) functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and protection.
Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels?
A) cutis
B) dermal
C) cornermen
D) epidermis
D) the cutis, dermal and cornermen layers all consist of blood vessels.
Where does mitosis, cell division, or replacement of the skin cells take place?
A) stratum basale
B) stratum lucidum
C) stratum corneum
D) stratum granulosum
A) mitosis, cell division or the replacement of the skin cells take place in the stratum basale layer.
Which of the following items determines the color of the skin?
A) keratin
B) melanin
C) elastin fiber
D) collagen fiber
B) the color of the skin is determined by melanin cells.
The stratum lucidum layer is found only on the:
A) scalp
B) elbows
C) tops of hands
D) soles of the feet and palms of the hands
D) the stratum lucidum layer is found only on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands.
Which layer of the skin contains collagen protein and elastin fibers which lend support to the epidermis and give the skin its elasticity quality?
A) dermal
B) epidermis
C) stratum lucidum
D) stratum granulosum
A) the dermal layer of the skin contains collagen protein and elastin fibers which lend support to the epidermis and give the skin its elastic quality.
Sweat is excreted by what gland?
A) adrenal
B) endocrine
C) sebaceous
D) sudoriferous
D) sweat is excreted by the sudoriferous glands.
The greatest concentration of sudoriferous glands is found on the:
A) arms
B) eyelids
C) midsection of the body
D) palms, soles, scalp and forehead, and underarms
D) the greatest concentration of sudoriferous glands is found on the palms, soles, scalp and forehead and underarms.
What is the function of sebum?
A) carry melanin
BB) produce sweat
C) gives skin elasticity
D) mix with sweat to form the acid mantle
D) the function of sebum is a mix with body’s perspiration, sweat, to form the acid mantle.
Most skin problems are caused by:
A) the eccrine
B) the sebaceous glands
C) the sudoriferous glands
D) the arrector pile muscles
B) Most of the skins problems are caused by the sebaceous glands.
Which layer of skin is located below the dermal layer and composed of adipose -fatty- and loose connective tissue?
A) dermis
B) epidermis
C) subdermis
D) subcutaneous
D) the subcutaneous layer of skin is located below the dermal layer and is composed of adipose -fatty- and loose connective tissues.
Nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer and responds to:
A) pain
B) light
C) taste
D) sound
A) nerve bundles in the subcutaneous tissue branch into the stratum granulosum layer and responds to pain.
All of the following statements identify ways to protect the skin from the suns harmful rays EXCEPT:
A) wear loosely woven clothing
B) apply sunscreen every 2 hours
C) avoid surfaces, such as water, that can reflect up to 85% of the suns damaging rays
D) be aware that damaging UVA and UVB rays can penetrate windows, car windshields, clothing and clouds
A) applying sunscreen every 2 hours, avoiding surfaces such as water that can reflect up to 85% of the suns damaging rays and being aware that damaging UVA and UVB rays can penetrate windows,car windshields, clothing and clouds are all ways to protect the skin from the suns harmful rays.
Which skin type has a rough texture with blackheads and enlarged pores?
A) dry
B) oily
C) normal
D) combination
B) oily skin has a rough texture with blackheads and enlarged pores.
Which skin type is recognized by the shiny T-zone?
A) dry
B) oily
C) normal
D) combination
D) combination skin is recognized by the shiny T-Zone.
