A
The nerves, blood vessels and glands are located in which layer of the skin?
a. adipose tissue
b. dermis
c. epidermis
d. subcutaneous tissue
B. Dermis
the evaporation of perspiration enables which function of the integumentary system?
a. production of vitamin D
b. protection from the sun
c. regulation of body temperature
d. sensory perception
c. regulation of body temparature
the structure that is an appendage of the skin is
a. dermis
b. epidermis
c. hair
d. subcutaneous
c. hair
the matrix is the mail
a. bed
b. body
c. keratin
d. root
a. bed
on the first sunny day, Jessica went to the lake and forgot her sunscreen. she returned with redness but no blisters. she has a
a. decubitus ucler
b. first degree burn
c. second degree burn
d. third degree burn
b. first degree burn
which disorder can be prevented by not sharing towels and wearing shower shoes in locker room
a. acne
b. alopecia
c. athlete's foot
d. herpes simplex
c. athlete's foot
the integumentary system is the body's first line of defense against harmful substances. this is an example of which function of the integumentary system?
a. absorption
b. excretion
c. protection
d. storage
c. protection
the hair follicle originates in which layer of the skin?
A. Adipose layer
B. dermis layer
C. epidermis layer
D. subcutaneous layer
B. dermis layer
using a nitroglycerine patch to treat hear disease is an example of which function of the integumnetary system?
a. absorption
b. excertion
c. protection
d. storage
a. absorption
skin conditions caused by contact with allergens, frequent hand washing or exposure to chemicals are classified as
a. acne
b. athlete's foot
c. dermatitis
d. herpes simplex
c. dermatitis
The innermost layer of the skin is the
a. dermis
b. epidermis
c. stratum corneum
d. subcutaneous
D. Subcutaneous
sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence leading to which integumentary system disorder?
a. acne
b. alopecia
c. eczema
d. herpes
a. acne
Receptors for touch, cold and pain present in the skin are responsible for which function of the integumentary system?
a. production of vitamin D
b. protection from the sun
c. regulation of body temperature
d. sensory perceotion
c. regulation of body temperature
which fungal disorder can be prevented by practicing good personal hygiene?
a. acne
b. alopecia
c. athlete's foot
d. herpes simplex
c. athlete's foot
Melissa's skin lesion has irregular borders, multiple colors and is increasing in size. she visited a tanning bed frequently in the past. she should be evaluated for
a.dermatitis
b. melanoma
c. psoriasis
d. scabies
b. melanoma
the outer layer of hair is the
a. cortex
b. follicle
c. medulla
d. shaft
b. follicle
the skin condition that is also classified as a sexually transmitted infection is
a. acne vulgaris
b. athlete's foot
c. herpes simplex type 2
d. plantar warts
c. herpes simplex type 2
Courtney works in the kitchen at her dad's restaurant. she is preparing fries and drops the hot oil on her arm. immediately a blister forms. she has a
a. decubitus ulcer
b. first degree burn
c. second degree burn
d. third degree burn
b. second degree burn
a viral skin lesion that can reoccur after removal is a
a. macule
b. pustule
c. wart
d. wheal
c. wart