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1
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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

A

To protect the body from external damage and regulate temperature.

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2
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True or False: The skin is the largest organ of the human body.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The outermost layer of the skin is called the ______.

A

epidermis

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4
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What type of tissue makes up the dermis?

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Connective tissue

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5
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Which layer of the skin contains sweat glands and hair follicles?

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Dermis

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6
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What is the role of melanocytes in the skin?

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To produce melanin, which gives skin its color.

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7
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Name the protein that helps to waterproof the skin.

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Keratin

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8
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True or False: The hypodermis is considered part of the skin.

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False

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9
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What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

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To secrete oil to lubricate and protect the skin.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for the sensation of touch.

A

nerve endings

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11
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What type of burn affects only the epidermis?

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First-degree burn

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12
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Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to sunlight?

A

Vitamin D

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13
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True or False: Hair and nails are considered appendages of the skin.

A

True

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14
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What are the two main types of sweat glands?

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Eccrine and apocrine glands

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15
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Fill in the blank: The primary pigment responsible for skin color is ______.

A

melanin

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16
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What is the function of the arrector pili muscles?

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To cause hair to stand up when cold or frightened.

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17
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Name the condition characterized by the loss of skin pigment.

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Vitiligo

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18
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True or False: The dermis has a rich supply of blood vessels.

A

True

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19
Q

What is the term for the process of shedding dead skin cells?

A

Desquamation

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20
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Which skin condition is caused by an overproduction of skin cells?

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Psoriasis

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21
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Fill in the blank: The ______ contains the root of the hair.

A

hair follicle

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22
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What is the function of the stratum corneum?

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To provide a protective barrier against environmental damage.

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23
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True or False: The skin is involved in thermoregulation.

A

True

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24
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What is the role of the hypodermis?

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To anchor the skin to underlying structures and store fat.

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25
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Fill in the blank: The skin’s ability to stretch and return to its original shape is due to ______ fibers.

A

elastic

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26
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What type of cells in the epidermis are responsible for the sensation of touch?

A

Merkel cells

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27
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True or False: The skin can absorb certain medications.

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True

28
Q

What are the three main layers of the skin?

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Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis

29
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the deeper layer of skin that contains blood vessels and nerves.

A

dermis

30
Q

What type of cells are primarily found in the epidermis?

A

Keratinocytes

31
Q

True or False: Eccrine sweat glands are found all over the body.

A

True

32
Q

What skin condition is characterized by inflammation and redness?

A

Eczema

33
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ layer of the skin is responsible for thermoregulation.

A

dermis

34
Q

What is the primary function of the integumentary system’s sensory receptors?

A

To detect changes in the environment.

35
Q

True or False: Apocrine glands are primarily found in the armpits and groin area.

A

True

36
Q

What is the term for the growth of hair?

A

Hirsutism

37
Q

Fill in the blank: ______ is the medical term for a bruise.

A

Contusion

38
Q

What type of skin cancer arises from melanocytes?

A

Melanoma

39
Q

True or False: The skin can regenerate after injury.

A

True

40
Q

What is the primary cause of acne?

A

Clogged hair follicles and excess oil production.

41
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ layer of the epidermis is where new skin cells are produced.

A

stratum basale

42
Q

What type of skin lesion is characterized by a fluid-filled sac?

A

Vesicle

43
Q

True or False: Skin color can be influenced by genetics and environmental factors.

A

True

44
Q

What is the primary function of the skin’s acid mantle?

A

To protect against pathogens and maintain pH balance.

45
Q

Fill in the blank: ______ is the process of inflammation and redness due to injury.

A

Dermatitis

46
Q

What is the role of the skin in vitamin D synthesis?

A

It converts UV light into vitamin D.

47
Q

True or False: Skin can be affected by internal diseases.

A

True

48
Q

What is the term for the condition of excessive sweating?

A

Hyperhidrosis

49
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the area of the skin where hair growth occurs.

A

hair follicle

50
Q

What is the primary function of the skin’s barrier?

A

To prevent water loss and protect against external agents.

51
Q

True or False: The skin can store fat.

A

True

52
Q

What is the medical term for a pimple?

A

Comedone

53
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ layer of the skin contains collagen and elastin fibers.

A

dermis

54
Q

What is the primary role of the skin’s immune cells?

A

To detect and respond to pathogens.

55
Q

True or False: The skin can reflect changes in body temperature.

A

True

56
Q

What type of cells in the skin are responsible for fighting infections?

A

Langerhans cells

57
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the part of the hair that extends above the skin surface.

A

hair shaft

58
Q

What is the function of the skin’s sensory receptors?

A

To detect temperature, pain, and pressure.

59
Q

True or False: Skin aging can be accelerated by sun exposure.

A

True

60
Q

What is the term for the absence of hair in areas where it normally grows?

A

Alopecia

61
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the layer of skin that provides cushioning for the body.

A

hypodermis

62
Q

What is the function of the skin’s pH level?

A

To maintain an acidic environment that inhibits bacterial growth.

63
Q

True or False: The skin can repair itself after minor injuries.

A

True

64
Q

What is the primary structural protein found in skin?

A

Collagen

65
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ layer of the epidermis is responsible for waterproofing.

A

stratum corneum

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