integumentary test

Question 1

1 most common skin condition in US

Answer 1

Acne

Question 2

Blackheads and whiteheads are also known as ____________.

Answer 2

Comedones

Question 3

What is the % of people 14-24 experience minor to severe acne?

Answer 3

85%

Question 4

what is the name of the bacteria that causes acne?

Answer 4

Bacterium P Acne

Question 5

what type of cleansers and lotions should we look for when purchasing facial products?

Answer 5

noncomedegenic, nonacnegenic

Question 6

what are the prime hours to avoid the sun? (in Oregon)

Answer 6

10 am- 4 pm

Question 7

what outside locations can magnify the sun’s rays?

Answer 7

• snow
• sand
• water

Question 8

what does broad spectrum?

Answer 8

blocks against UVB and UVA rays

Question 9

what does UVA protect against?

Answer 9

aging rays

Question 10

what does UVB protect against?

Answer 10

burning rays

Question 11

how far in advance should you put on sunscreen before going out?

Answer 11

15-20 minutes

Question 12

how often should you reapply sunscreen when you are not getting into water?

Answer 12

every 2 hours

Question 13

what does SPF stand for?

Answer 13

Sun Protection Factor

Question 14

how long is “water resistant” sunscreen effective?

Answer 14

40 minutes

Question 15

how long is “very water resistant” effective?

Answer 15

80 minutes

Question 16

the dermis is also referred to as, the ___________

Answer 16

“True skin”

Question 17

List 4 structures found in the dermis layer:

Answer 17

1. blood supply
2. sebaceous glands
3. sudoriferous glands
4. pain receptors

Question 18

how does the dermis nourish the epidermis layer?

Answer 18

it has collagen, glands, and the blood supply to bring it nutrients.

Question 19

what is exfoliation?

Answer 19

the process of the oldest, dead skin layers sloughing off.

Question 20

sweat glands are also called the _______________ glands.

Answer 20

sudoriferous

Question 21

the oil glands are also called the ______________ glands.

Answer 21

sebaceous

Question 22

what are the 2 types of sweat glands?

Answer 22

1. eccrine

2. apocrine

Question 23

where the apocrine glands located and when are they active?

Answer 23

• located in the groin and underarm area
• active when stressed
• connected to hair follicle

Question 24

which is larger and fewer, eccrine or apocrine?

Answer 24

apocrine

Question 25

Does the eccrine glands decrease with age?

Answer 25

true

Question 26

what is another name for the subcutaneous layer?

Answer 26

hypodermis

Question 27

what is the function of the subcutaneous layer?

Answer 27

to store fat

Question 28

another name for the sebaceous glands

Answer 28

oil glands

Question 29

what is sebum and what is its main function?

Answer 29

sebum is an oily substance that makes the skin waterproof

Question 30

babies are covered with a white substance on them while they are born, this is called ____________________.

Answer 30

vernix caseosa

Question 31

label the diagram

Answer 31

add diagram here

Question 32

"integumentary" is Greek for ______________.

Answer 32

covering

Question 33

list the 5 components the integumentary system is composed of?

Answer 33

1. hair 2. nails 3. skin 4. sudoriferous glands 5. sebaceous glands

Question 34

the estimated weight of skin is approximately __________.

Answer 34

20 lbs.

Question 35

list 5 functions of the skin:

Answer 35

1. to protect against bacteria and abrasions 2. to protect against dehydration 3. temperature regulation 4. to feel sensations 5. to absorb vitamin D

Question 36

what happens to your blood vessels and appearance when you are cold?

Answer 36

they constrict, giving you a pale appearance

Question 37

what happens to your blood vessels and appearance when you are hot?

Answer 37

your blood vessels expand, giving you a flush appearance

Question 38

what are some sensations that your skin allows you to feel?

Answer 38

pain, heat, touch, pressure

Question 39

T or F -- The epidermis has a large blood supply

Answer 39

False

Question 40

what is the outermost layer of the skin?

Answer 40

the epidermis

Question 41

where is the thinnest skin on the body?

Answer 41

around the eyes

Question 42

where is the thickest skin on the body?

Answer 42

on the hands and feet

Question 43

what do melanocytes do? | where are they located?

Answer 43

melanocytes produce melanin. They are located at the lowest layer of the epidermis.

Question 44

pheomelanin produces what skin pigments?

Answer 44

red-yellow pigments

Question 45

eumelanin produces what skin pigments?

Answer 45

brown pigments

Question 46

carotene produces what skin pigment?

Answer 46

yellow-orange pigment

Question 47

what are freckles?

Answer 47

irregular patches of melanin

Question 48

how can you change your skin color?

Answer 48

with sun exposure