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Integumentary Gen.
Anatomy Test 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which layer of the skin has no blood vessels? Dermis Epidermis Hypodermis Papillary | Epidermis |
| Which layer is not part of your skin? Dermis Epidermis Hypodermis Papillary | Hypodermis |
| What percentage of the body weight in the average adult is from the skin? 10% 18% 4% 7% | 7% |
| All of the following contribute to skin color except: ________. hemoglobin carotene keratin melanin | keratin |
| This layer of the skin is responsible for our fingerprints. Reticular dermis Epidermis Hypodermis Papillary dermis | Papillary dermis |
| Which of the following is not true for the skin in old age? It is less susceptible to bruising. The rate of epidermal cell replacement slows. The skin thins. Secretions from glands decrease | It is less susceptible to bruising. |
| Which of the following types of skin cancer is the most dangerous? Basal cell Squamous cell Melanoma All are equally dangerous. | Melanoma |
| Loss of one's skin, such as with severe burns, leads to an increased risk of __________. bacterial infection inadequate body temperature maintenance dehydration all of the above | all of the above |
| The skin plays a role in the manufacture of vitamin ______. A B C D | D |
| Which three pigments contribute to skin color? Carotene, melanin, hemoglobin Keratin, melanin, hemoglobin Melanin, keratin, hemoglobin Hemoglobin, carotene, keratin | Carotene, melanin, hemoglobin |
| What causes sunspots? Too much sun over a long period of time Too much sun in a short amount of time Application of excessive amounts of sun block A fungus | A fungus |
| The principal role of melanin is to __________. give one that "healthy tan look" keep the body cool provide a waterproof layer shield the nucleus from damage by ultraviolet radiation | shield the nucleus from damage by ultraviolet radiation |
| When people gain weight, they often also gain inches due to an accumulation of fat in which layer? Epidermis Papillary Reticular Hypodermis | Hypodermis |