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The document discusses the structure and functions of the integumentary system. It covers topics like the layers of the skin (epidermis and dermis), structures found in each layer (hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands), functions of the skin (protection, temperature regulation, vitamin D synthesis), and common skin conditions (burns, pressure ulcers, skin cancers). The document contains 35 multiple choice questions testing knowledge about the integumentary system.

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Integumentary System - Watermarked

The document discusses the structure and functions of the integumentary system. It covers topics like the layers of the skin (epidermis and dermis), structures found in each layer (hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands), functions of the skin (protection, temperature regulation, vitamin D synthesis), and common skin conditions (burns, pressure ulcers, skin cancers). The document contains 35 multiple choice questions testing knowledge about the integumentary system.

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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

1. Which of the following is a structural,


fibrous protein found in the dermis?
(A) Collagen
(B) Lipocyte
(C) Melanin
(D) Sebum

2. _________ detect touch stimuli and


transmit these signals to sensory nerves.
(A) Melanocytes
(B) Merkel cells
(C) Keratinocytes
(D) Langerhan cells

3. All of the following are the functions of


skin except
(A) Vitamin D synthesis
(B) Protection
(C) Temperature regulation
(D) Vitamin C synthesis
4. Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight
causes skin cells to produce __________,
which the liver and kidneys modify to
promote bone development.
(A) Vitamin C
(B) Vitamin A
(C) Vitamin D
(D) Vitamin B12
5. Hair growth of occurs when cells in the
__________, at the base of bulb, divide
and push upwards.
(A) Hair follicle
(B) Root
(C) Shaft
(D) Hair matrix
6. Dermis is the _________ layer of skin.
(A) Superficial
(B) Middle
(C) Deep
(D) None of these
7. These produce an oily substance that
lubricates the skin and provide protection
from bacteria.
(A) Sebaceous glands
(B) Mammary glands
(C) Collagen fibres
(D) Sweat glands
8. When scarring occurs after a deep
wound, healed tissue
(A) Loses all function
(B) Loses its normal function
(C) Maintain it's normal function
(D) Creates new functionality

9. During integumentary innervation,


sensory receptors in the skin pass signals
to
(A) Glands
(B) Nerves of autonomic system
(C) Nerves of peripheral nervous system
(D) All of the above

10. People with albinism have a defect in


tyrosinase, an oxidase that helps to
control skin pigment production. In what
epidermal layer is tyrosinase active?
(A) Stratum lucidum
(B) Stratum granulosum
(C) Stratum basale
(D) Stratum spinosum
11. Which structures contain connective
tissue, blood vessels, and nerves?
(A) Papillary dermis only
(B) Papillary and reticular dermis
(C) Epidermis, papillary and reticular
dermis
(D) Reticular dermis only

12. The papillary layer of the dermis is


most closely associated with which layer
of the epidermis?
(A) Stratum spinosum
(B) Stratum corneum
(C) Stratum granulosum
(D) Stratum basale

13. Langerhans cells are commonly found


in the ________.
(A) Stratum spinosum
(B) Stratum granulosum
(C) Stratum corneum
(D) Stratum basale

14. The papillary and reticular layers of


the dermis are composed mainly of
________.
(A) Melanocytes
(B) Keratinocytes
(C) Connective tissue
(D) Adipose tissue

15. Excessive dryness of skin


(A) Jaundice
(B) Erythema
(C) Xeroderma
(D) Cyanosis

16. Pressure ulcers or bed sores are also


called as
(A) Cellulitis
(B) Tinea
(C) Cicatrix
(D) Decubitus ulcer

17. Bluish discoloration of the skin due to


a decrease in oxygen
(A) Cyanosis
(B) Erythema
(C) Pallor
(D) Edema
18. Hair loss or baldness is also known as
(A) Diaphoresis
(B) Alopecia
(C) Seborrhea
(D) Hirsutism
19. This degree of burn only involves the
epidermis
(A) First
(B) Second
(C) Third
(D) Fourth

20. A grey or black discoloration of the


skin where areas of the skin have died
(A) Necrosis
(B) Erythema
(C) Jaundice
(D) Pallor

21. Sudoriferous glands produce


(A) Sebum
(B) Collagen
(C) Oil
(D) Sweat

22. A dangerous form of skin cancer which


develop from melanocytes
(A) Basal cell carcinoma
(B) Malignant melanoma
(C) Kaposi's sarcoma
(D) Squamous cell carcinoma

23. An initial infection with herpes


varicella zoster virus (VZV) is
(A) Shingles
(B) Genital herpes
(C) Herpes simplex
(D) Chicken pox

24. This degree of burn involves epidermis


as well as dermis. It involves blistering.
(A) First degree
(B) Second degree
(C) Fourth degree
(D)Third degree

25. A second occurrence of the herpes


varicella zoster virus (VZV) in a patient
causes this condition
(A) Shingles
(B) Measles
(C) Chicken pox
(D) Genital herpes

26. Collagen lends ________to the skin


(A) Elasticity
(B) Structure
(C) Colour
(D) UV protection

27. Which of the following is not a


function of hypodermis?
(A) Protects underlying organs
(B) Helps to maintain body temperature
(C) Source of blood vessels in epidermis
(D) A site to long term energy source

28. In response to stimuli from


sympathetic nervous system, the arrector
pili__________
(A) are glands on skin surface
(B) can lead to excessive sweating
(C) are responsible for goosebumps
(D) secret sebum
29. The hair matrix contain
(A) hair follicle
(B) hair shaft
(C) the glassy membrane
(D) a layer of basal cells-

30. Eccrine sweat glands___________


(A) are present on hair
(B) are present in the skin throughout the
body and produce watery sweat
(C) produce sebum
(D) acts as a moisturizer

31. Sebaceous glands are__________


(A) a type of sweat gland
(B) are associated with hair follicle
(C) may function in response to touch
(D) release a watery solution of salt and
metabolic waste

32. Similar to the hair, nails grow


continuously throughout our lives. Which
of the following is furthest from the nail
growth center?
(A) Nail bed
(B) Hyponychium
(C) Nail root
(D) Eponychium

33. This layer of skin is mainly composed


of collagen and elastin fibres
(A) Hypodermis
(B) Epidermis
(C) Dermis
(D) Basement membrane

34. Thick skin


(A) is found in the palms, soles of feet and
finger tips
(B) does not contain hair follicles
(C) contain more sweat glands than skin
(D) All the above

35. This is fine non pigmented hair that


covers the body of foetus
(A) Alopecia
(B) Vellus
(C) Lanugo
(D) Hair follicles

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