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

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Question #1
Ultraviolet light is necessary for the skin to manufacture what nutrient?
A.   Vitamin D
B.   Keratin
C.   Vitamin C
D.   Melanin
Question #2
Which of the following epidermal cells are the sensory receptors for touch?
A.   Keratinocytes
B.   Melanocytes
C.   Langerhans cells
D.   Merkel cells
Question #3
Which epidermal layer is found only on the palms of the hand and soles of the feet?
A.   Stratum corneum
B.   Stratum spinosum
C.   Stratum lucidum
D.   Stratum granulosum
Question #4
"Aging" or "liver" spots are collections of what skin pigment?
A.   Hemoglobin
B.   Carotene
C.   Melanin
D.   Jaundice
Question #5
What part of the skin contains blood vessels that help regulate body temperature?
A.   Dermis
B.   Stratum spinosum
C.   Stratum corneum
D.   Epidermis
Question #6
What is the medical term for baldness?
A.   Alopecia
B.   Dermatitis
C.   Melanoma
D.   Sebaceous
Question #7
A person with hypoxia, or low oxygen levels, will likely have what color nail beds?
A.   Red
B.   Blue
C.   Pale
D.   White
Question #8
What is a common, noncontagious, and chronic disorder of the sebaceous glands in which they secrete excessive oil?
A.   Athlete's foot
B.   Impetigo
C.   Dermatitis
D.   Acne vulgaris
Question #9
What is the most common type of skin cancer?
A.   Lymphoma
B.   Basal cell carcinoma
C.   Squamous cell carcinoma
D.   Melanoma
Question #10
Which type of skin lesion is characterized by a deep loss of skin surface?
A.   Bulla
B.   Macule
C.   Pustule
D.   Ulcer

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