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Topic 5 Flashcards

1
Q

What components make up the integumentary system?
A) Skin, hair, nails, and glands
B) Muscles and bones
C) Lungs and heart
D) Nervous system organs

A

Skin, hair, nails, and glands

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What is one role of the skin from a psychological perspective?
A) Aids in digestion
B) Influences self-perception and social identity
C) Regulates blood sugar
D) Produces hormones

A

Influences self-perception and social identity

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3
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Which layer of the skin is responsible for waterproofing?
A) Dermis
B) Epidermis
C) Hypodermis
D) Papillary layer

A

Epidermis

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What is the function of sebaceous glands?
A) Produce sweat
B) Produce oil to lubricate the skin
C) Detect sensations
D) Regulate body temperature

A

Produce oil to lubricate the skin

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5
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How does the integumentary system help with thermoregulation?
A) By producing vitamin D
B) Through sweat glands and blood vessel dilation
C) By filtering toxins
D) By absorbing nutrients

A

Through sweat glands and blood vessel dilation

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What distinguishes the integumentary system from the skin?
A) Skin is the largest organ, while the integumentary system includes more structures
B) The integumentary system is only made of skin
C) Skin is more important than the integumentary system
D) They are the same

A

Skin is the largest organ, while the integumentary system includes more structures

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Which layer of the skin is thicker and provides support?
A) Epidermis
B) Dermis
C) Hypodermis
D) Stratum Corneum

A

Dermis

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Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for new skin cell generation?
A) Stratum Basale
B) Stratum Granulosum
C) Stratum Corneum
D) Stratum Lucidum

A

Stratum Basale

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What is the primary purpose of skin ridges (fingerprints)?
A) To enhance temperature regulation
B) To increase grip and provide identification
C) To aid in nutrient absorption
D) To protect against UV radiation

A

To increase grip and provide identification

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What are dermal papillae?
A) Structures that produce sweat
B) Small elevations increasing surface area for nutrient exchange
C) Blood vessels in the epidermis
D) Cells that generate melanin

A

Small elevations increasing surface area for nutrient exchange

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What pigment is responsible for skin color?
A) Hemoglobin
B) Carotene
C) Melanin
D) Collagen

A

Melanin

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What can cause cyanosis in the skin?
A) High oxygen circulation
B) Low oxygen circulation
C) Excess melanin production
D) Inflammation

A

Low oxygen circulation

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Which layer of the dermis provides structural support?
A) Papillary Layer
B) Reticular Layer
C) Epidermis
D) Hypodermis

A

Reticular Layer

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What is the primary role of hair follicles?
A) Produce sweat
B) Detect temperature
C) Generate hair for protection and insulation
D) Create oil

A

Generate hair for protection and insulation

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What do free nerve endings in the skin detect?
A) Pressure
B) Pain and temperature
C) Light touch
D) Vibration

A

Pain and temperature

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What is a major risk factor for developing skin cancer?
A) High vitamin D levels
B) UV radiation exposure
C) Adequate hydration
D) Regular exercise

A

UV radiation exposure

17
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What type of skin cancer arises from squamous cells?
A) Basal Cell Carcinoma
B) Squamous Cell Carcinoma
C) Malignant Melanoma
D) Eczema

A

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

18
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What is the deadliest form of skin cancer?
A) Basal Cell Carcinoma
B) Squamous Cell Carcinoma
C) Malignant Melanoma
D) Eczema

A

Malignant Melanoma

19
Q

What condition is characterized by red, itchy skin due to an overactive immune response?
A) Acne
B) Eczema
C) Psoriasis
D) Melanoma

A

Eczema

20
Q

What causes acne?
A) Excessive melanin production
B) Blocked hair follicles due to sebum and dead skin cells
C) Overexposure to UV light
D) Inflammation from allergies

A

Blocked hair follicles due to sebum and dead skin cells

21
Q

What effect do severe burns have on fluid balance?
A) Increase hydration
B) Cause fluid loss and dehydration
C) Improve blood circulation
D) Enhance nutrient absorption

A

Cause fluid loss and dehydration

22
Q

What does the “rule of nines” help assess?
A) Skin texture
B) Extent of burns
C) Skin color
D) Hair loss

A

Extent of burns

23
Q

What is the first step in emergency treatment for burns?
A) Applying ointment
B) Cooling the burn with water
C) Covering with a bandage
D) Applying ice directly

A

Cooling the burn with water

24
Q

What happens to melanocyte production as people age?
A) It increases, leading to darker skin
B) It decreases, resulting in paler skin
C) It remains the same
D) It becomes irregular

A

It decreases, resulting in paler skin

25
Q

How does aging affect skin hydration?
A) Increased oil production keeps skin moisturized
B) Oil production decreases, leading to drier skin
C) The skin becomes overly hydrated
D) There is no effect on hydration

A

Oil production decreases, leading to drier skin

26
Q

What effect does a thinning epidermis have on older adults?
A) It improves skin elasticity
B) It slows wound healing and increases injury risk
C) It makes skin more resistant to UV damage
D) It has no significant effect

A

It slows wound healing and increases injury risk

27
Q

How does aging influence the immune response in the skin?
A) It enhances immune functions
B) It diminishes the immune response, increasing infection risk
C) It has no impact on the immune response
D) It leads to overactive immune responses

A

It diminishes the immune response, increasing infection risk

28
Q

Why are age-related changes in skin clinically relevant?
A) They are irrelevant for elderly care
B) They influence care strategies for elderly patients
C) They improve recovery times
D) They have no impact on healthcare

A

They influence care strategies for elderly patients

29
Q

What metaphor does the skin represent in relation to psychological defense mechanisms?
A) It represents emotional resilience
B) It mirrors the psychological defenses we build
C) It shows physical vulnerability
D) It indicates social status

A

It mirrors the psychological defenses we build

30
Q

How does psychological trauma relate to skin injuries?
A) Both heal without scars
B) Both can leave lasting marks or scars
C) Skin injuries are more serious than psychological trauma
D) They are unrelated

A

Both can leave lasting marks or scars

31
Q

What does the skin symbolize in the context of our interactions with others?
A) Strength and invulnerability
B) Physical protection only
C) Psychological identity and vulnerability
D) Superficial appearance

A

Psychological identity and vulnerability

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