Chapter 15
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Question 1 of 20
Which of the following structures is the largest organ of the human body.
Liver
Stomach
The Brain
Skin
Question 2 of 20
Functions of the skin include regulation of the body temperature and:
Reproduction
Protection
Digestion
Circulation
Question 3 of 20
Which system of the body is made up of the skin and it's layers?
Excretory
Respiratory
Sensation
Integumentary
Question 4 of 20
What is the technical name for the study of the skin, including it's structure, functions, diseases, and treatments?
Etiology
Anatomy
Pathology
Dermatology
Question 5 of 20
The outer protective layer of the skin is known as the:
Dermis
Adipose
Epidermis
Corium
Question 6 of 20
The lowermost level of the epidermis is known as:
Stratum Germinativum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Corneum
Question 7 of 20
What is another name for the Stratum Germinativum?
Dermal Layer
Stratum Basale Or Basal cell layer
Question 8 of 20
In what layer of the skin does mitosis (cell division) or replacement of the skin take place?
Question 9 of 20
The conversion of living cells into dead protein cells is called:
Mitosis
Cell Division
Keratinization
Lucidum
Question 10 of 20
Melanocytes start out in the:
Subcutaneous Layer
Question 11 of 20
Which of the following items determines the color of the skin?
Keratin
Elastin Fiber
Melanin
Collagen Protein
Question 12 of 20
What layer of the skin contains the cells that produce melanin?
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following skin layers does NOT contain blood vessels?
Cutis
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following layers of cells is NOT part of the Epidermis?
Question 15 of 20
The toughest layer of the Epidermis is the:
Question 16 of 20
The effects of the skin's aging process can be seen in the:
Cuticle
Scarf Skin
Question 17 of 20
The part of the skin is often referred to as "true skin" ?
Question 18 of 20
In which layer do the cells become irregularly shaped and have a spiny appearance?
Stratum Spinosum
Question 19 of 20
All of the following statements describe the cells in the Stratum Granulosum, EXCEPT:
Become more regularly shaped
Look like tiny granules
Eventually replace cells that are shed
Are called Squamous cells
Question 20 of 20
The Stratum Lucidum layer is found only on the:
Soles of the feet and palms of the hands
Tops of hands
Scalp
Elbows