Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 5: The Integumentary System

True or False Quiz

1
The skin is also called the integument.
A)True
B)False
2
The epidermis is highly vascular.
A)True
B)False
3
The integumentary system consists of the skin and skeletal muscles.
A)True
B)False
4
The skin has three layers.
A)True
B)False
5
Melanocytes phagocytize microbes within the epidermis.
A)True
B)False
6
The pigment melanin protects the skin from UV radiation from the sun.
A)True
B)False
7
Although the epidermis is avascular, it does contain some sensory nerves.
A)True
B)False
8
Cells of the stratum basale are keratinized and dead.
A)True
B)False
9
The hypodermis is part of the skin.
A)True
B)False
10
The dermis is very vascular.
A)True
B)False
11
The pink color of the nail body is due to capillaries in the nail body.
A)True
B)False
12
Another name for eczema is hives.
A)True
B)False
13
Skin cancer is never deadly.
A)True
B)False
14
The most common form of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma.
A)True
B)False
15
In general, scars "feel" pain, hot, and cold.
A)True
B)False
16
First degree burns damage only the epidermis.
A)True
B)False
17
Many of the age-related changes to the skin are due to sun damage.
A)True
B)False
18
UV radiation is needed for the body to produce vitamin C.
A)True
B)False
19
When the body temperature rises, dermal blood vessels dilate.
A)True
B)False
20
Elevated body temperature is referred to as hypothermia.
A)True
B)False
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