Topic 5 Flashcards
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
Skin, hair, nails, and glands
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
Influences self-perception and social identity
Which layer of the skin is responsible for waterproofing?
A) Dermis
B) Epidermis
C) Hypodermis
D) Papillary layer
Epidermis
What is the function of sebaceous glands?
A) Produce sweat
B) Produce oil to lubricate the skin
C) Detect sensations
D) Regulate body temperature
Produce oil to lubricate the skin
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
Through sweat glands and blood vessel dilation
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
Skin is the largest organ, while the integumentary system includes more structures
Which layer of the skin is thicker and provides support?
A) Epidermis
B) Dermis
C) Hypodermis
D) Stratum Corneum
Dermis
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for new skin cell generation?
A) Stratum Basale
B) Stratum Granulosum
C) Stratum Corneum
D) Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Basale
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
To increase grip and provide identification
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
Small elevations increasing surface area for nutrient exchange
What pigment is responsible for skin color?
A) Hemoglobin
B) Carotene
C) Melanin
D) Collagen
Melanin
What can cause cyanosis in the skin?
A) High oxygen circulation
B) Low oxygen circulation
C) Excess melanin production
D) Inflammation
Low oxygen circulation
Which layer of the dermis provides structural support?
A) Papillary Layer
B) Reticular Layer
C) Epidermis
D) Hypodermis
Reticular Layer
What is the primary role of hair follicles?
A) Produce sweat
B) Detect temperature
C) Generate hair for protection and insulation
D) Create oil
Generate hair for protection and insulation
What do free nerve endings in the skin detect?
A) Pressure
B) Pain and temperature
C) Light touch
D) Vibration
Pain and temperature
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
UV radiation exposure
What type of skin cancer arises from squamous cells?
A) Basal Cell Carcinoma
B) Squamous Cell Carcinoma
C) Malignant Melanoma
D) Eczema
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
What is the deadliest form of skin cancer?
A) Basal Cell Carcinoma
B) Squamous Cell Carcinoma
C) Malignant Melanoma
D) Eczema
Malignant Melanoma
What condition is characterized by red, itchy skin due to an overactive immune response?
A) Acne
B) Eczema
C) Psoriasis
D) Melanoma
Eczema
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
Blocked hair follicles due to sebum and dead skin cells
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
Cause fluid loss and dehydration
What does the “rule of nines” help assess?
A) Skin texture
B) Extent of burns
C) Skin color
D) Hair loss
Extent of burns
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
Cooling the burn with water
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
It decreases, resulting in paler skin
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
Oil production decreases, leading to drier skin
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
It slows wound healing and increases injury risk
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
It diminishes the immune response, increasing infection risk
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
They influence care strategies for elderly patients
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
It mirrors the psychological defenses we build
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
Both can leave lasting marks or scars
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
Psychological identity and vulnerability
