Jordan_Ben test: skin

Question 0

6. What is the top layer of a skin cell?

Hypodermis
Subcutaneous tissue
Epidermis
Sebum

Answer 0

Epidermis 26. CLF_-_Skin

Question 1

2. The independent variable in our experiment with a potato was

The size of the beaker
The amount of enzyme activity
Water temperature
Potato

Answer 1

Water temperature 28. Lab_-_Temperature

Question 2

22. When the arrector pili muscle contracts

No change is noted in the skin surface
The hair on your arms and legs begin to curl
The body is to lose heat
The sweat glands empty their contents onto the surface of the skin
“Goose bumps” form on the skin

Answer 2

“Goose bumps” form on the skin 23. Brainpops - skin and acne notes

Question 3

25. For a cell to move from the basil layer to the top layer of the epidermis takes approximately

3 weeks
2 weeks
3 to 5 weeks
6 weeks or more

Answer 3

2 weeks 23. Brainpops - skin and acne notes

Question 4

28. ______ glands are associated with hair follicles

Semipermable
Subcutaneous
Sudoriferous
Sebaceous

Answer 4

Sebaceous 24. KaplanSkin

Question 5

39. Which one of the following is not a primary function of the skin

Temperature regulation
Protection
Response to stimuli
Vitamin B production

Answer 5

Vitamin B production 22. WKST-Skin

Question 6

41. Area of the body where touch representers are most abundant on the

Tongue, lips, hands and feet
Palms of feet and soles of hands
Soles of feet and palms of hands
Shins, eyelids and forehead

Answer 6

Tongue, lips, hands and feet 23. Brainpops - skin and acne notes

Question 7

42. What can you conclude from the fact that your skin prevents harmful germs from entering your body

Your skin cells contain antibiotics
Without skin, your immune system wouldn’t function
Wearing heavy clothes will protect you against most diseases
Germs can enter your body through cuts and scrapes

Answer 7

Germs can enter your body through cuts and scrapes 23. Brainpops - skin and acne notes

Question 8

43. The bundle of smooth muscles associated with hair follicles is called

Arrector pili
Sebaceous bundle
Orbincularis muscle
Non of the above

Answer 8

Arrector pili 24. KaplanSkin

Question 9

53. Which of the following is not a function of the fibers of the dermis

Strength
Elasticity
Immunization
Structure

Answer 9

Immunization 24. KaplanSkin

Question 10

64. Catalase is not a/an

Catalyst
Protein
Enzyme
Chemical
Pigment 
All of these describe catalase

Answer 10

Pigment 24. KaplanSkin

Question 11

70. Fat is one type of _______ tissue

Answer 11

Connective 24. KaplanSkin

Question 12

71. A healthy _________ provides the raw materials and energy necessary for healthy skin

Answer 12

Diet 24. KaplanSkin

Question 13

72. Skin cells produce _________, which helps the digestive system absorb calcium.

Answer 13

Vitamin D 24. KaplanSkin

Question 14

76. Describe how skin helps maintain body temperature if a person becomes to warm

Answer 14

Skin will allow heat to pass through it by enlarging blood vessels 23. Brainpops - skin and acne notes

Question 15

77. Describe the life cycle of epidermal cells

Answer 15

The epidermal cells are made near the blood then they get pushed up further and further away from the blood then they will die 26. CLF_-_Skin