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Integumentary System
Study Guide for Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ultraviolet light in small doses helps the body produce what? | Vitamin D |
| Sebaceous glands are exocrine glands that secrete an oil called what? | Sebum |
| Acne is the formation of pimples due to the blockage of what gland? | Sebaceous Glands |
| To maintain homeostasis, the skin helps control what? | Preventing water loss, maintaining body temperature, protecting against pathogens |
| A dermatologist is a specialist in what area of the body? | Skin |
| What is the most serious type of skin cancer? | Melanoma |
| A stratum is also known as what? | A Layer |
| What cells produce keratin (a protein that makes the epidermis tough)? | Keratinocytes |
| What is the deepest layer of the skin, where constant cell division takes place? | The Basal Layer |
| What produces sebum? | Sebaceous Glands |
| What is located ONLY in the dermis and hypodermis, it supplies blood to the skin? | Blood Vessels |
| These glands are found all over the skin to help regulate body temperature. What are they? | Eccrine Sweat Glands |
| A small smooth muscle that connects to the hair follicle, contraction of this muscle makes the hair stand up. What muscle is this? | Arrector Pili Muscles |
| What is known as “true skin” or the thickest layer of the skin? | The Dermis |
| Usually only found in the stratum basale, this produces skin color by creating melanin. What type of cells are these? | Melanocytes |
| The outermost layer of the skin, it is made up of 5 small layers. Also, this layer is avascular, which lay is this? | The Epidermis |
| This is the outermost layer of the epidermis, cells are constantly shedding. Also, it consists of multiple layers of keratinocytes. Which layer is this? | Stratum Corneum |
| Athlete’s foot is a highly contagious infection that usually affects the feet. True or False | True |
| Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial infection that usually is caused by streptococci or staphylococci bacteria. True or False. | True |
| Eczema is a contagious inflammatory skin disease. True or False. | False |
| The treatment for scabies is an anti-parasitic. True or False. | True |
| Hypertrophic scars are the result of an overly aggressive healing process and extend beyond the borders of the original injury. Ture or False. | False |
| Jaundice appearance indicates liver abnormalities. True or False. | True |
| A laceration is a result of the skin being torn open. True or False. | True |
| “Normal” skin temperature is warm. True or False. | True |
| A cyanotic appearance indicates inadequate oxygenation or poor perfusion. True or False. | True |
| Basal cell carcinoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. True or False. | False |
| Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin caused by any substance that irritates the skin. True or False. | True |
| Convert the following temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit. 37℃ | 98.6*F |
| Convert the following temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit. 22℃ | 71.6*F |
| Convert the following temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit: 43℃ | 109.4*F |
| Convert the following temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit: 23 ℃ | 73.4*F |
| Convert the following temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit: 63℃ | 145.4*F |
| What is the most accurate method for obtaining a temperature? | Rectal |
| You measure a patient’s temperature and obtain the following reading: 37℃. Is this temperature within normal limits? | Yes |
| What are some things that can cause hyperthermia? | Excitement, excessive exposure to heat, fever |
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