BSC 2087 - Human Anatomy and Physiology » Spring 2022 » Check Yourself 5

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Question #1
The body's first line of defense is formed by the
A.   stratum corneum.
B.   stratum lucidum.
C.   stratum spinosum.
D.   stratum germinativum.
Question #2
Light-skinned people generally have a greater proportion of which pigment in their skin?
A.   Keratin
B.   Eumelanin
C.   Carotene
D.   Pheomelanin
Question #3
The hair is composed of three layers, the
A.   cuticle, cortex, and dermis.
B.   cuticle, cortex, and medulla.
C.   keratin, cuticle, and cortex.
D.   root, follicle, and shaft
Question #4
The name given to glands found in the ear canal is
A.   mammary.
B.   auditory.
C.   ceruminous.
D.   sebaceous.
Question #5
The epidermal layer containing melanocytes, keratinocytes, and Langerhans cells is the
A.   stratum lucidum.
B.   stratum spinosum.
C.   stratum corneum.
D.   stratum granulosum.
Question #6
The best way to prevent the spread of infection is by handwashing for ___ seconds.
A.   25
B.   20
C.   60
D.   30
Question #7
Underarm odor is caused by the interaction of bacteria and secretions from the
A.   ceruminous glands.
B.   sebaceous glands.
C.   hair follicles.
D.   sudoriferous glands.
Question #8
Athlete's foot, which is characterized by itching and blisters between the toes, is caused by
A.   a fungus.
B.   shoes that are too tight.
C.   allergies.
D.   inflammation of the sweat glands.
Question #9
A person with herpes zoster usually experiences
A.   itching.
B.   cold sores.
C.   severe pain.
D.   blisters in the genital area.
Question #10
According to the rule of nines, a person who has been burned on the anterior chest and abdomen has what percentage of his or her body surface burned?
A.   36%
B.   24%
C.   18%
D.   9%

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