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

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