Question 1

People who have ____ may require chemotherapy.

Accepted Answer

A)   basal cell carcinoma
B)   alopecia
C)   melanoma
D)   squamous cell carcinoma
E)   pediculosisF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

When exposed to sunlight, the skin produces a molecule that is converted to ________, which the body needs for calcium absorption.

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The answer of When exposed to sunlight, the skin produces...

Question 3

The skin disorder that commonly appears as facial redness, predominantly over the cheeks and nose, is ________ and results from dilation of small facial blood vessels.

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The answer of The skin disorder that commonly appears as...

Question 4

Joanne is in the office today because of a rash that is occurring down one side of her back and thigh. She is obviously in great pain. You observe that the rash is beginning to blister in places. Which of the following questions might help you gather more information to help the physician make a diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   "How many people live in your home?"
B)   "Have you noticed any similar symptoms in other family members?"
C)   "Did you have chickenpox when you were a child?"
D)   "Have you had any sexual contact in the last 6 months?"
E)   "How long has it been since you had a tetanus shot?"F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 5

The major component of scars is a whitish fiber called ________.

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The answer of The major component of scars is a...

Question 6

Which of the following begins in the flat cells of the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Basal cell carcinoma
B)   Alopecia
C)   Melanoma
D)   Squamous cell carcinoma
E)   PediculosisF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

In shingles, a painful blistering rash occurs along the ________, the skin area along the pathway of the affected nerve root.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In shingles, a painful blistering rash occurs...

Question 8

Sweat glands are found in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   arrector pili
B)   epidermis
C)   dermis
D)   subcutaneous
E)   hypodermisF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

A third-degree burn is shown at letter ________ in the figure.

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The answer of A third-degree burn is shown at letter...

Question 10

A first-degree burn is shown at letter ________ in the figure.

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The answer of A first-degree burn is shown at letter...

Question 11

Freckles and flat moles are examples of skin lesions known as ________.

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The answer of Freckles and flat moles are examples of...

Question 12

The ________ glands produce an oily substance called sebum that is secreted onto hairs to keep them soft and pliable and also to prevent bacteria from growing on the skin.

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The answer of The ________ glands produce an oily substance...

Question 13

A mole should not grow larger than 6 mm in ________.

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The answer of A mole should not grow larger than...

Question 14

Which of these structures or substances in the skin helps prevent UV radiation from damaging deep structures of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sebaceous glands
B)   Melanin
C)   Keratinocytes
D)   Keratin
E)   Collagen fibersF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

All people have about the same number of ________, regardless of skin color. What varies from person to person is how active the cells are in producing melanin.

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The answer of All people have about the same number...

Question 16

Barry has come to the medical office today because he has a small sore on the back of his left forearm that appeared three months ago and has not gone away. The sore is smooth and red, and has a slight waxy sheen. You would expect the physician to test for which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dermatitis
B)   Eczema
C)   Psoriasis
D)   Basal cell carcinoma
E)   Herpes simplexF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Which characteristic is associated with apocrine sweat glands?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most numerous
B)   Produces watery sweat
C)   Produces sweat with a high amount of protein
D)   Causes loss of body heat
E)   Concentrated on the forehead, neck, and backF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 18

The stratum ________ is the most superficial layer of the epidermis. Most of the cells in this layer are dead and very flat and form an impermeable layer for skin.

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The answer of The stratum ________ is the most superficial...

Question 19

Most ________ (sweat) glands are located in the dermis of skin and are of two types: eccrine and apocrine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most ________ (sweat) glands are located in...

Question 20

The causes of eczema are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   inherited
B)   viral
C)   hormonal
D)   bacterial
E)   mostly unknownF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Exam 23: The Integumentary System

The stratum ________ is the most superficial layer of the epidermis. Most of the cells in this layer are dead and very flat and form an impermeable layer for skin.

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The skin disorder that commonly appears as facial redness, predominantly over the cheeks and nose, is ________ and results from dilation of small facial blood vessels.

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Freckles and flat moles are examples of skin lesions known as ________.

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A mole should not grow larger than 6 mm in ________.

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Which characteristic is associated with apocrine sweat glands?

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Which of these structures or substances in the skin helps prevent UV radiation from damaging deep structures of the skin?

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A third-degree burn is shown at letter ________ in the figure.

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A first-degree burn is shown at letter ________ in the figure.

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Barry has come to the medical office today because he has a small sore on the back of his left forearm that appeared three months ago and has not gone away. The sore is smooth and red, and has a slight waxy sheen. You would expect the physician to test for which of the following disorders?

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The major component of scars is a whitish fiber called ________.

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In shingles, a painful blistering rash occurs along the ________, the skin area along the pathway of the affected nerve root.

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All people have about the same number of ________, regardless of skin color. What varies from person to person is how active the cells are in producing melanin.

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Which of the following begins in the flat cells of the epidermis?

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People who have ____ may require chemotherapy.

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Sweat glands are found in the ____.

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Most ________ (sweat) glands are located in the dermis of skin and are of two types: eccrine and apocrine.

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When exposed to sunlight, the skin produces a molecule that is converted to ________, which the body needs for calcium absorption.

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The ________ glands produce an oily substance called sebum that is secreted onto hairs to keep them soft and pliable and also to prevent bacteria from growing on the skin.

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The causes of eczema are ____.

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Exam 23: The Integumentary System

The stratum ________ is the most superficial layer of the epidermis. Most of the cells in this layer are dead and very flat and form an impermeable layer for skin.

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The skin disorder that commonly appears as facial redness, predominantly over the cheeks and nose, is ________ and results from dilation of small facial blood vessels.

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Freckles and flat moles are examples of skin lesions known as ________.

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A mole should not grow larger than 6 mm in ________.

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Which characteristic is associated with apocrine sweat glands?

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Which of these structures or substances in the skin helps prevent UV radiation from damaging deep structures of the skin?

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A third-degree burn is shown at letter ________ in the figure.

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A first-degree burn is shown at letter ________ in the figure.

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Barry has come to the medical office today because he has a small sore on the back of his left forearm that appeared three months ago and has not gone away. The sore is smooth and red, and has a slight waxy sheen. You would expect the physician to test for which of the following disorders?

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The major component of scars is a whitish fiber called ________.

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In shingles, a painful blistering rash occurs along the ________, the skin area along the pathway of the affected nerve root.

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All people have about the same number of ________, regardless of skin color. What varies from person to person is how active the cells are in producing melanin.

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Which of the following begins in the flat cells of the epidermis?

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People who have ____ may require chemotherapy.

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Sweat glands are found in the ____.

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Most ________ (sweat) glands are located in the dermis of skin and are of two types: eccrine and apocrine.

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When exposed to sunlight, the skin produces a molecule that is converted to ________, which the body needs for calcium absorption.

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The ________ glands produce an oily substance called sebum that is secreted onto hairs to keep them soft and pliable and also to prevent bacteria from growing on the skin.

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The causes of eczema are ____.

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