Quiz 5 Flashcards

The layer of skin that contains the blood vessels and nerves that are closest to the surface of the skin is the __________ layer.

A. hypodermal
B. papillary

C. Epidermal

D. Reticular

E. Subcutaneous

The _______ glands ibn the axilla become active at the time of puberty.

A. ceruminous

B. sebaceous

C. merocrine sweat

D. apocrine sweat

E. axillary

Accessory structures of the skin include all of the following, except

A. epidermis

B. sweat glands

C. nails

D. sebaceous glands

E. hair follicles

The two components of the integumentary system are the

A. cutaneous membrane and accessory structures

B. cutaneous membrane and hypodermis

C. integument and hypodermis

D. epidermis and superficial fascia

E. epidermis and dermis

The type of cells that form the strata in the epidermis are

A. keratinocytes

B. fibroblasts

C. adipocytes

D. melanocytes

E. dendritic cells

When the arrector pili muscles contract,

A. hairs are shed

B. "goose bumps" are formed

C. the skin changes color

D. sweat is released from sweat glands

E. shivering occurs

Each of the following is a function of the integumentary system except

A. provision of sensation

B. protection of underlying tissue

C. synthesis of vitamin C

D. excretion of salts and wastes

E. maintenance of body temperature

All of the following are true of the subcutaneous layer except it

A. is attached to the dermis by a basement membrane

B. is well supplied with nerves that pass into the skin

C. contains large amounts of adipose tissue

D. permits independent movement of deeper structures

E. contains many blood vessels

The layer of dividing cells at the base of the epidermis is the

A. stratum corneum

B. stratum granulosum

C. stratum spinosum

D. stratum lucidum

E. stratum germinativum

The layer of the skin that contains bundles of collagen and elastic fibers responsible for the strength of the skin is the ________ layer.

A. papillary

B. reticular

C. hypodermal

D. subcutaneous

E. epidermal