Quiz 6

Question 1

Select all functions of the integumentary system.

Answer 1

-temperature regulation
-protection
-nutrient storage
-production of vitamin D

Question 2

The outer surface layer of the skin is the:

Answer 2

epidermis

Question 3

Cells in the epidermis responsible for producing the skin pigment that protects against damage from ultraviolet rays are called:

Answer 3

melanocytes

Question 4

The inner layer of skin composed of mostly dense irregular connective tissue is the:

Answer 4

dermis

Question 5

The thick flexible layer that attaches the skin to underlying muscle is called the:

Answer 5

subcutis / hypodermis

Question 6

The temperature and moisture level of the planum nasale are a good indicator of health in dogs & cats

Answer 6

false

Question 7

The metacarpal and metatarsal foot pads are the primary weight bearing pads in dogs & cats

Answer 7

true

Question 8

Equine ergots and chestnuts are believed to be the remnants of foot pads lost during the evolutionary process

Answer 8

true

Question 9

Hair follicles containing multiple hairs originating from one pore are classified as:

Answer 9

complex

Question 10

The longer, thicker type of hair originating from a follicle is a:

Answer 10

primary hair

Question 11

The softer, shorter type of hair originating from a follicle is a:

Answer 11

secondary hair

Question 12

The oily, protective substance secreted by sebaceous glands is:

Answer 12

sebum

Question 13

In ungulates, the highly vascular tissue that provides nutrients to the hoof is:

Answer 13

the corium

Question 14

Inflammation in the interdigitations within the hoof of a horse is called:

Answer 14

laminitis

Question 15

Structures originating from dermal tissue on boney protuberances on the skull nourished by external velvet are:

Answer 15

antlers