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1

The epidermis is made of
A)simple squamous epithelium
B)stratified squamous epithelium
C)simple cuboidal epithelium
D)loose connective tissue
2

Which of the following does not describe the epidermis?
A)Bottom layer is stratum basale.
B)Contains Langerhans' cells.
C)Surface cells are sloughed off.
D)Contains blood vessels.
3

Which of the following does not describe the dermis?
A)Has dermal papillae.
B)Contains hair follicles.
C)Formed from epithelium.
D)Contains blood vessels.
4

The uppermost layer of the epidermis is called the
A)dermis
B)stratum corneum
C)stratum basale
D)integument
5

The sweat glands that open into hair follicles are called _______ glands.
A)sebaceous
B)eccrine
C)ceruminous
D)apocrine
6

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?
A)Temperature regulation.
B)Vitamin D synthesis.
C)Protection from bacterial infection.
D)Blood cell production.
7

Which of the following is not associated with a hair follicle?
A)sebaceous gland
B)arrector pili muscle
C)epidermal cells
D)apocrine gland
E)All of these are associated with hair follicles.
8

The skin has two regions.
A)True
B)False
9

Melanocytes phagocytize microbes within the epidermis.
A)True
B)False
10

When the body temperature rises, dermal blood vessels dilate.
A)True
B)False
11

Elevated body temperature is referred to as hypothermia.
A)True
B)False
12

The most common form of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma.
A)True
B)False
13

First degree burns damage the epidermis only.
A)True
B)False
14

Melanin is a waterproof protein that accumulates in hardened epidermal cells.
A)True
B)False
15

Bed sores are also known as ___________?
A)collagenous fibers
B)stratum corneum
C)albinism
D)decubitus ulcers
16

What is a special case of hyperthermia called?
A)hypothermia
B)fever
C)goose bumps
D)immunotherapy
17

Which type of skin cancer is more likely to be malignant?
A)eczema
B)mole
C)melanocyte
D)melanoma
18

What do we call a skin inflammation caused by sensitivity to various chemicals, fabrics, or heat?
A)eczema
B)mole
C)psoriasis
D)melanoma
19

In general, scars "feel" pain, hot, or cold.
A)True
B)False







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