Chapter 5 Pre Test Flashcards
Which of the following is not considered part of the integument (skin)?
hypodermis
papillary layer of the dermis
reticular layer of the dermis
epidermis
hypodermis
The integumentary layer consisting of 8 to 10 layers of keratinocytes that are bound together by desmosomes is the:
stratum spinosum.
Which of the following does not occur when blood flow to the skin decreases?
cyanosis
Hemoglobin releases carbon dioxide.
Oxygen levels in tissues decline.
Hemoglobin turns a dark red.
Hemoglobin releases carbon dioxide.
Which type of fiber in the dermis is very strong and resists stretching?
collagen fibers
Which of the following layers of the cutaneous membrane contains capillary loops that assist in thermoregulation?
papillary layer of the dermis
Contractile cells that squeeze exocrine glands of the skin and discharge the accumulated secretion are which of the following?
myoepithelial cells
Which nail structure is known as the cuticle?
eponychium
As humans age, the reduction in which of the following may decrease the sensitivity of the immune response?
dendritic cells
Which of the following substances is/are produced by the salivary glands and glands of the duodenum?
epidermal growth factor (EGF)
calcitriol
cholecalciferol
growth hormone (GH)
epidermal growth factor (EGF)
Which event likely occurs at one week after skin injury?
Bleeding and mast cell activation occur.
The cells of the stratum basale migrate to the edges of the wound.
Phagocytic activity around the site has almost ended, and the blood clot disintegrates.
The scab has been shed and the epidermis is complete.
Phagocytic activity around the site has almost ended, and the blood clot disintegrates.
What substance protects against abrasion and serves as a water repellent?
keratin
Cells have stopped dividing and have started making large amounts of keratin and keratohyalin by the time they reach which layer?
stratum granulosum
The epidermis is dominated by
, which form several layers, or strata.
keratinocytes
The stratum spinosum contains
cells, which participate in the immune response by stimulating a defense against microorganisms that manage to penetrate the superficial layers of the epidermis.
Langerhans (dendritic)
The primary pigments involved in skin coloration are
, an orange-yellow pigment, and melanin, a brown, yellow-brown, or black pigment.
carotene
The dermis consists of two layers: the
layer, which consists of a highly vascularized areolar tissue with all of the typical cell types within it; and the reticular layer, which consists of an interwoven meshwork of dense, irregular connective tissue containing both collagen and elastic fibers.
papillary
During the
phase, the hair loses its attachment to the follicle and becomes a club hair.
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resting
Sebaceous glands secrete
, which coats the hair shaft and surrounding epidermal surfaces, providing lubrication.
sebum
Near the nail root, the dermal blood vessels may be obscured, leaving a pale crescent area known as the
.
lunula
In the elderly, merocrine sweat glands become less active, and, with impaired perspiration, older people cannot
heat as fast as younger people.
lose
Growth hormone (GH) stimulates activity and collagen synthesis.
fibroblast
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is a raised, thickened mass of scar tissue that begins at the site of injury and grows into the surrounding dermis.
keloid
Red blood cells become trapped at the surface of injury to temporarily restore the integrity of the epidermis.
scab
Combination of blood clot, fibroblasts, and an extensive capillary network
Granulation tissue
Inflexible, noncellular formation of fibrous tissue when it replaces severely damaged hair follicles, sebaceous or sweat glands, muscle cells, and nerves
scar tissue
Raised, thickened mass of inflexible, noncellular fibrous tissue that begins at the site of injury and grows into the surrounding dermis
keloid
Due to decreased dermal blood flow, the skin takes on a bluish color.
cyanosis
Originates in the stratum basale, due to mutations caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight
basal cell carcinoma
Cancerous melanocytes grow rapidly and metastasize through the lymphatic system.
Malignant melanoma
Vitamin D3
Cholecalciferol
Substance required for stimulating normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus by the small intestine
calcitriol
Condition that results in flexible, poorly mineralized bones due to vitamin D3 deficiency
rickets
Which structures are significant in that they greatly increase the surface area for attachment of the epidermis to the dermis?
dermal papillae
Melanosomes travel within the processes of melanocytes and are transferred intact to which structures?
keratinocytes
Which of the following structures, located in the papillary layer of the dermis, are receptors sensitive to delicate (“fine”) touch?
Meissner’s corpuscles (aka tactile corpuscles)
Describe the INTERNAL root sheath of a hair follicle
- The sheath surrounds the deep portion of the shaft.
- The cells disintegrate quickly.
- The layer does NOT extend the entire length of the hair follicle.
Hair follicle also includes EXTERNAL root sheath and glassy membrane
The glassy membrane is a thickened, clear basal lamina.
The arrector pili consists of:
smooth muscle.
Describe sebacious glands and follicles
They are located on the face, back, chest, nipples, and external genitalia.
They can secrete onto the skin surface.
They can secrete into hair follicles.
(They are NOT merocrine glands.)
Nails become pitted and distorted as a result of psoriasis, a condition marked by rapid stem cell division in which layer?
stratum basale