|
|
|
Integumentary System Practice Test 2.docx
Integumentary_System_Practice_Test_2.docx
Showing 1-3 out of 3
1.An increase in body temperature causesA)sweating
1.An increase in body temperature causesA)sweating
1.An increase in body temperature c...
1.An increase in body temperature causesA)sweating
1.
An increase in body temperature causes
A)
sweating.
B)
arterioles in the dermis to constrict.
C)
arrector pili muscles to contract.
D)
an increase in keratinization of the skin.
E)
an increase in melanin production.
Answer: a
Level: 2
2.
Which of the following will help cool the body?
A)
absorption of ultraviolet light rays by the skin
B)
evaporation of sweat from the skin's surface
C)
contraction of the arrector pili muscles
D)
decreased blood flow to the skin
E)
absorption of excess sweat
Answer: b
Level: 1
3.
An abrasion of the skin results in which of the following?
A)
fluid retention by the kidney
B)
increased melanin production
C)
portal of entry for microorganisms
D)
loss of cell regeneration ability
E)
irreversible damage to the epidermis
Answer: c
Level: 1
4.
On coming inside from the cold, students notice that their cheeks are red. This results from
A)
constriction of the blood vessels in the epidermis of the cheeks.
B)
dilation of the blood vessels in the dermis of the cheeks.
C)
damage to the epidermis by the cold.
D)
constriction of the sweat glands in the cheeks.
E)
increased permeability of superficial
vessels. Answer: b
Level: 2
5.
Which vitamin begins its synthesis in the skin exposed to ultraviolet light?
A)
vitamin A
B)
vitamin B
C)
vitamin C
D)
vitamin D
E)
vitamin E
Answer: d
Level: 1
6.
Which of the following statements concerning vitamin D is false?
A)
Vitamin D begins its synthesis in the skin when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet light.
B)
Vitamin D causes the kidney to excrete calcium.
C)
Vitamin D is necessary for the uptake of calcium from the intestine.
D)
Vitamin D is necessary for the formation of bones and teeth.
E)
Vitamin D is important for calcium
homeostasis. Answer: b
Level: 2
7.
Eskimos wear a great deal of clothing and have limited exposure to U.V. light, but do not suffer from
vita- min D deficiency. A possible explanation is
A)
they do not need vitamin D.
B)
their exposure to U.V. light in the summer will last for a year.
C)
they get enough vitamin D in their diet of fish and marine mammals.
D)
they do not require sunlight for vitamin D formation.
E)
their bodies produce vitamin D another
way. Answer: c
Level: 2
8.
Barney sat on a hot camp stove while on a camping trip. The burn was painful and blistered. His would
was what type of burn?
A)
first degree
B)
second degree
C)
third degree
D)
fourth degree
E)
fifth degree
Answer: b
Level: 1
9.
Which of the following skin changes is usually associated with aging?
A)
Skin becomes thicker.
B)
There is an increase in the number of elastic fibers in the skin.
C)
Loss of subcutaneous tissue contributes to sagging of the skin.
D)
Localized increase in sebaceous glands leads to dry skin.
E)
The amount of collagen in the dermis
increases. Answer: c
Level: 1
10.
With aging, individuals tend to feel colder and usually need the thermostat in their home set higher in
the winter to feel warm enough. This is probably because the elderly
A)
no longer experience hot flashes at night.
B)
exhibit a decrease in melanin production.
C)
experience a decrease in the thickness of their subcutaneous fat layer.
D)
have less blood flowing to the skin.
E)
have an increase in
desquamation. Answer: c
Level: 1
11.
Bob was completely bald on the top of his head by the time he was 35 years of age. Bob noticed he
pro- duced abundant sweat on his head when he exercised. He also noticed that his scalp was no longer oily.
Which of the following changes account for the observations?
1. He has fewer functional hair follicles now.
2. He has fewer functional sebaceous glands now.
3. He has fewer merocrine sweat glands now.
4. He has fewer apocrine sweat glands
now. A)
1, 2, 3, 4
B)
1, 2, 3
C)
1, 2, 4
D)
1, 3, 4
E)
1, 2
Answer
: e
Level:
3
Ace your assessments! Get Better Grades
Browse thousands of Study Materials & Solutions from your Favorite Schools
University of Phoenix-Wis...
University_of_Phoenix-Wisconsin
School:
Basic_Biology
Course:
Great resource for chem class. Had all the past labs and assignments
Leland P.
Santa Clara University
Introducing Study Plan
Using AI Tools to Help you understand and remember your course concepts better and faster than any other resource.
Find the best videos to learn every concept in that course from Youtube and Tiktok without searching.
Save All Relavent Videos & Materials and access anytime and anywhere
Prepare Smart and Guarantee better grades
Know more
Students also viewed documents
lab 18.docx
lab_18.docx
Course
Course
3
Module5QuizSTA2023.d...
Module5QuizSTA2023.docx.docx
Course
Course
10
Week 7 Test Math302....
Week_7_Test_Math302.docx.docx
Course
Course
30
Chapter 1 Assigment ...
Chapter_1_Assigment_Questions.docx.docx
Course
Course
5
Week 4 tests.docx.do...
Week_4_tests.docx.docx
Course
Course
23
Week 6 tests.docx.do...
Week_6_tests.docx.docx
Course
Course
106
