Chapter 6 Skin and Membranes Anatomy – Flashcards
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Cap-shaped cluster of cells from which hair growth begins and Lining of the digestive tract are examples of ________________________
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Mucous membranes
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Skinfold that covers the root of the nail
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Cuticle
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Outermost layer of the epidermis
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Stratum Corneum
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Sweat gland distributed over almost all of the body
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Eccrine gland
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Part of the hair visible above the skin
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Hair shaft
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A tough protein that fills the outermost layer of skin cells
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Keratin
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Layer of epithelial tissue under the nail
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Stratum germinativum
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Sweat glands concentrated in the axillae and in the genital area
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Lunula
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Layer of the epidermis that undergoes constant mitosis
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Hair papillae
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White, crescent-shaped area at the base of the nail
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Dermis
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Cap-shaped cluster of cells from which hair growth begins
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Parietal Peritonium
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The visible part of the nail is called the
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Nail body
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Synovial membranes are found
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lining the spaces of the body that open to the exterior
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Which of the following is not true of keratin?
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it helps prevent ultraviolet rays from penetrating the interior of the body
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The glands of skin that produce oil that lubricates the hair and skin are the
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sebaceous glands
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Which of the following is not a function of the subcutaneous layer of skin?
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protects the underlying tissue by acting as a "shock absorber"
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The part of the skin that gives you a unique set of fingerprints is the
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dermal papillae
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The membrane lining the interior of the thoracic cavity is called the
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visceral peritoneum
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Which of the following contains nerves that respond to touch?
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Epidermis
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The visible part of the hair is called the
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hair shaft
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Pleurisy and peritonitis
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occur in the chest cavity wall or the lung surface, refer to the inflammation of a serous membrane
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Which of the following contains melanocytes?
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Epidermis
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Which of the following contains collagen and yellow elastic fibers?
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Dermis
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The very fine and soft hair of newborns is called the
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Lanugo
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Structure in the skin that causes "goose pimples"
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Arretor Pili
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Membrane that lines the walls of body cavities
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Parietal Membrane
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Skin receptor that responds to pain
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Free nerves
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Contains the stratum corneum and stratum germinativum
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Epidermis
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An oil produced by skin glands
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sebum
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Membrane that lines the joints of the body
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Visceral membrane
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A method of determining the percent of body surface area in a part of the body
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Rule of nines
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Forms the fingerprints on the tips of the fingers
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Dermal Papillae
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Skin receptor that responds to pressure
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Lamellar Corpuscle
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The membrane lining the interior of the abdominal cavity is called the
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visceral peritoneum
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Which of the following is true of the epidermis?
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It is thicker than the dermis.
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Burns can be caused by
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fire or hot surfaces,electrical current and ultraviolet light
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Epithelial membranes do not include
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synovial membranes
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The upper region of the dermis containing parallel rows of tiny bumps is called the
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dermal papillae
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Which substance is not found in the reticular layer of the skin?
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Keratin
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This type of skin cancer is a slow-growing malignant tumor of the epidermis
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squamous cell carcinoma
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This type of membrane is composed of only one kind of tissue
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synovial
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The layer that is below the dermis and contains fat and blood vessels is called the
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subcutaneous layer
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Which of the following is not a function of a membrane?
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It produces a hormone that regulates growth and development.
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A burn involving both the epidermis and the upper layers of the dermis is called a
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second-degree burn
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This type of skin cancer can develop from benign pigmented moles
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melanoma
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The layer of the epidermis that is constantly undergoing mitosis is called the
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stratum germinativum
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Which of the following is a deeper layer of skin?
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Dermis
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The glands of skin that produce a thick secretion are the
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apocrine glands
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The small muscle attached to the hair is called the
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arrector pili
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This type of skin cancer is the most common type and originates at the base of the epidermis
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basal cell carcinoma
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Small sacs lined with synovial fluid in joints are called
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bursae
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Going from superficial to deep, the layers of the skin would be
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stratum corneum, stratum germinativum, papillary layer, reticular layer
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Which of the following is true of the dermis?
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It is thicker than the epidermis.
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The outermost layer of the epidermis is called the
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stratum corneum
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Which of the following is not a function of skin?
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Protection Temperature regulation Sense organ for the body
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The "rule of nines
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consists of 11 areas of the body, each covering about 9% of the body
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Which of the following is not an appendage of the integumentary system?
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Skin
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43The part of the hair that begins from a small, cap-shaped cluster of cells is called the
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hair papilla
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Which of the following contains cells full of keratin?
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Epidermis
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The layer of epidermis that contains cells full of keratin is the
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stratum germinativum
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The root of the nail lies in a groove and is hidden by a fold of skin called the
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cuticle
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Which of the following is not a function of a membrane?
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It covers and protects the body surface. It secretes a fluid that reduces the friction of the beating heart. It lines cavities of the body
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Which sudoriferous glands are very numerous and found over the total body surface?
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Eccrine glands
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The membrane covering the lungs is called the
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parietal pleura
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The receptor in skin that detects pressure is the
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Lamellar corpuscle
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Which of the following is composed of epithelial tissue?
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Epidermis
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An example of a cutaneous membrane would be
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skin
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This type of skin cancer is usually associated with immune deficiencies
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Kaposi sarcoma
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Which of the following is the outermost layer of skin?
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Epidermis
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This is not another name for the subcutaneous layer of the skin
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reticular layer
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The glands of skin that produce a thin, watery secretion are the
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eccrine glands
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Which sudoriferous glands are larger and are found in the axillae and around the genitals?
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Apocrine glands
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Most mucous membranes are composed of
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stratified squamous epithelium or simple columnar epithelium
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The crescent-shaped white area of the nail is known as the
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lunula
