The Integumentary system QMP Flashcards
Which layer of the epidermis thickens during the formation of a callus?
stratum basale
Stratum granulosum
Stratum lucidum
stratum corneum
stratum spinosum
stratum corneum
Which of the following is a pigment that contributes to the colour of both hair and skin?
myoglobin
sebum
keratin
melanin
cerumen
melanin
Which of the following is a feature of psoriasis
bleeding
Epidermal turnover disrupted
Oily skin
painful blisters
Epidermal turnover disrupted
All of the following are pigments that contribute to colour of an individuals skin EXCEPT
hemoglobin
melanin
carotene
keratin
more than one of the choices does not contribute to skin colour
keratin
The receptor in the skin that detects pressure is the ?
Meissener’s corpuscle
Melanocytes
Pacinian corpuscle
Krause’s end bulb
Pacinian corpuscle
What is the first threat to life from a massive third degree burn?
unsightly scarring
unbearable pain
infection
dehydration
dehydration
The base of a hair follicle is enlarged into an onion shaped structure call the
papilla
root
matrix
shaft
bulb
bulb
Which of the following statements if NOT a correct description of the structure of skin?
The epidermis is avascular
The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and epidermis
The stratum basale forms the deepest layer of the epidermis
The dermis is usually thicker than the epidermis
The dermis contains smooth muscle and nerve tissue
The subcutaneous layer is between the dermis and epidermis
The outermost portion of the skin is the
dermis
epidermis
hypodermis
basement membrane
subcutaneous layer
epidermis
Which of the following skin conditions is linked with type two diabetes and or sluggish blood flow?
Contact dermatitis
Stasis dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Dyshidrotic eczema
Stasis dermatitis
The skin is the largest organ in the body and is ;part of the
muscular system
integumentary system
circulatory system
lymphatic system
skeletal system
integumentary system
Langerhans’ cell is a …
specialised squamous epithelial cell
specialised nerve cell
specialised melanocyte
specialised leucocyte
specialised leucocyte
Which of the following skin conditions involves circular lesions?
Contact dermatitis
Dyshidrotic eczema
Atopic dermatitis
Nummular eczema
Nummular eczema
Which of the following is NOT related to itching - pruritus?
Pulmonary insufficiency
Thyroid disease
Liver function irregularities
Eczema
Pulmonary insufficiency
The cuticle of the nail consists of
nail root
stratum lucidum
basement membrane
stratum corneum
nail matrix
stratum corneum
