Anatomy Chapter 8

Question 1

Which type of burn is a partial-thickness burn that involves the entire depth of the epidermis as well as a portion of the dermis?

Answer 1

Second-degree burn

Question 2

The specialized epithelial cells that form a fingernail originate from which of the following structures?

Answer 2

Nail root

Question 3

Which part of the skin consists of a layer of keratinized epithelial cells?

Answer 3

Stratum corneum

Question 4

Frequent exposure to sunlight contributes to which of the following skin conditions?

Answer 4

Decreased turgor

Question 5

According to the “rule of nines,” an individual with extensive second-degree burns over both arms would be suffering from burns on what percentage of his or her body?

Answer 5

18%

Question 6

Individuals with _______ burns feel no pain in the affected area.

Answer 6

third-degree

Question 7

A person who is blushing is experiencing ______.

Answer 7

increased blood flow to the dermis

Question 8

Which of the following types of cells is found in the subcutaneous fascia?

Answer 8

Lipocytes

Question 9

Which skin condition is caused by the Herpes zoster virus?

Answer 9

Shingles

Question 10

Which term refers to the visible portion of a nail?

Answer 10

Nail body

Question 11

A capillary refill time of 3 seconds suggests that an individual has ________.

Answer 11

good perfusion to the extremities

Question 12

Blisters are associated with which type of burn?

Answer 12

Second-degree

Question 13

Which of the following is a chronic auto-immune skin condition characterized by red, dry, crusty papules?

Answer 13

Psoriasis

Question 14

What is the term for a localized elevation of the skin that is often accompanied by itching?

Answer 14

Wheal

Question 15

The outer layer of the hair shaft is called the ______.

Answer 15

cuticle

Question 16

Because production of _______ decreases with age, older people tend to have drier skin and more brittle hair.

Answer 16

sebum

Question 17

A large, jagged wound would heal by which of the following processes?

Answer 17

Secondary union

Question 18

Which of the following events occur when the body’s thermostat detects a decrease in temperature?

Answer 18

Vasoconstriction and contraction of the arrector pili in the skin

Question 19

Which part of the skin is also known as the corium?

Answer 19

Dermis

Question 20

Which event typically accompanies vasodilation of blood vessels in the skin?

Answer 20

Increased excretion of water by the sweat glands

Question 21

Which part of the hair contains the pigments that give it its color?

Answer 21

Cortex

Question 22

What role do fibroblasts play in the wound healing process?

Answer 22

They help pull the edges of the wound together.

Question 23

What is the more common name for urticaria?

Answer 23

Hives

Question 24

Which type of skin cancer is most difficult to treat and most likely to spread throughout the body?

Answer 24

Malignant melanoma

Question 25

Which layer of the skin contains capillaries, nerve endings, and hair follicles?

Answer 25

Dermis

Question 26

A medication is delivered intradermally when it is _______.

Answer 26

injected into the skin

Question 27

Wounds, skin injuries, and single infected patches of skin would all be classified as _______.

Answer 27

lesions

Question 28

In which part of the body would you find the greatest number of apocrine glands?

Answer 28

Armpits

Question 29

Which event characterizes the first stage of wound healing?

Answer 29

Blood clot formation

Question 30

Deep yellow skin is suggestive of which of the following conditions?

Answer 30

Jaundice as a result of liver disease