Question 1

There are several reasons other than genetics for hair loss. Identify some of these other factors.

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Stressors such as acutely high fever, su...

Question 2

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes. Melanoma is most common in Caucasians between 40 and 70 years of age. Explain why Caucasians would have a greater incidence of melanoma.

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Melanoma has its beginnings in melanocyt...

Question 3

The white crescent portion of the nail is called the ________.

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Question 4

The reason the hypodermis acts as a shock absorber is that ________.

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A)   it is located just below the epidermis and protects the dermis from shock
B)   it has no delicate nerve endings and can therefore absorb more shock
C)   the major part of its makeup is adipose, which serves as an effective shock absorber
D)   the cells that make up the hypodermis secrete a protective mucusE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A dendritic or Langerhan cell is a specialized ________.

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A)   squamous epithelial cell
B)   phagocytic cell
C)   nerve cell
D)   melanocyteE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

A needle would pierce the epidermal layers of the forearm in which order?

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A)   basale, spinosum, granulosum, corneum
B)   basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidum, corneum
C)   granulosum, basale, spinosum, corneum
D)   corneum, granulosum, spinosum, basaleE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The layer of the epidermis immediately under the stratum lucidum in thick skin is the stratum ________.

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Question 8

Figure 5.2
Using Figure 5.2, match the following:
-Epidermis

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Figure 5.2
Using Figure 5.2, match the...

Question 9

Figure 5.1
Using Figure 5.1, match the following:
-Pulls the hair follicle into an upright position.

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The answer of  
Figure 5.1
Using Figure 5.1, match the...

Question 10

Match the following:
A) Erythema
B) Pallor
C) Cyanosis
D) Addison's disease
E) Jaundice
-Appearance of a permanent tan; bronzing.

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The answer of Match the following:
A) Erythema
B) Pallor
C) Cyanosis
D) Addison's...

Question 11

Figure 5.1
Using Figure 5.1, match the following:
-Responsible for shock absorption and located in the hypodermis.

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Figure 5.1
Using Figure 5.1, match the...

Question 12

Why are the apocrine sweat glands fairly unimportant in thermal regulation?

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They are largely confined to t...

Question 13

Match the following:
A) Vellus
B) Stratum basale
C) Sudoriferous glands
D) Stratum corneum
-Hair that lacks pigment and is often called "immature hair."

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The answer of Match the following:
A) Vellus
B) Stratum basale
C) Sudoriferous...

Question 14

Match the following:
A) Merkel disc
B) Keratinocytes
C) Cornified keratinocytes
D) Dendritic cells
 E) Kerati
-Cell remnants of the stratum corneum.

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The answer of Match the following:
A) Merkel disc
B) Keratinocytes
C) Cornified...

Question 15

The dermis is rich in blood vessels and nerve fibers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the following:
A) Merkel disc
B) Keratinocytes
C) Cornified keratinocytes
D) Dendritic cells
 E) Kerati
-The most abundant cells of the epidermis.

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The answer of Match the following:
A) Merkel disc
B) Keratinocytes
C) Cornified...

Question 17

Hair growth and density are influenced by hormones, nutrition, and, in some cases, lifestyle.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Select the most correct statement concerning skin cancer.

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A)   Most tumors that arise on the skin are malignant.
B)   Squamous cell carcinomas arise from the stratum corneum.
C)   Basal cell carcinomas are the least common but most malignant.
D)   Melanomas are rare but must be removed quickly to prevent them from metastasizing.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

When a patient is said to have "third-degree burns," this indicates that the patient has burns that cover approximately one-third or more of the body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The hyponychium is commonly called the cuticle.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Match the following: A) Erythema B) Pallor C) Cyanosis D) Addison's disease E) Jaundice -Appearance of a permanent tan; bronzing.

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Match the following: A) Merkel disc B) Keratinocytes C) Cornified keratinocytes D) Dendritic cells E) Kerati -Cell remnants of the stratum corneum.

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Match the following: A) Vellus B) Stratum basale C) Sudoriferous glands D) Stratum corneum -Hair that lacks pigment and is often called "immature hair."

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When a patient is said to have "third-degree burns," this indicates that the patient has burns that cover approximately one-third or more of the body.

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The layer of the epidermis immediately under the stratum lucidum in thick skin is the stratum ________.

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Hair growth and density are influenced by hormones, nutrition, and, in some cases, lifestyle.

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A needle would pierce the epidermal layers of the forearm in which order?

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Figure 5.1 Using Figure 5.1, match the following: -Pulls the hair follicle into an upright position.

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The white crescent portion of the nail is called the ________.

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The reason the hypodermis acts as a shock absorber is that ________.

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Figure 5.2 Using Figure 5.2, match the following: -Epidermis

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Select the most correct statement concerning skin cancer.

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Why are the apocrine sweat glands fairly unimportant in thermal regulation?

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Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes. Melanoma is most common in Caucasians between 40 and 70 years of age. Explain why Caucasians would have a greater incidence of melanoma.

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A dendritic or Langerhan cell is a specialized ________.

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Figure 5.1 Using Figure 5.1, match the following: -Responsible for shock absorption and located in the hypodermis.

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The dermis is rich in blood vessels and nerve fibers.

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Match the following: A) Merkel disc B) Keratinocytes C) Cornified keratinocytes D) Dendritic cells E) Kerati -The most abundant cells of the epidermis.

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The hyponychium is commonly called the cuticle.

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There are several reasons other than genetics for hair loss. Identify some of these other factors.

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