Deck 10: Integumentary System

Question 1

The ____________________ system is composed of the skin and accessory structures.

Answer 1

Integumentary

Question 2

The term cutaneous, with regard to the integumentary system, refers to:

A) The skin
B) Blue skin
C) Inflammation of the skin
D) A condition of the skin characterized by itching
E) Plastic repair of the nose

Answer 2

The skin

Question 3

Each inch of skin contains ____ square feet of blood vessels:

A) 10
B) 12
C) 20
D) 15
E) 25

Answer 3

15

Question 4

Production of ____________________ hormones beginning at puberty initiates hair loss.

Question 5

The skin lesion known as a macule can be described as:

A) A progressively enlarging scar
B) A discolored spot on the skin
C) A deep groove, or crack, in the skin
D) A sac of fluid or dead cells that is solid to the touch
E) Dry pus, lymph, or blood overlying injury

Question 6

The innermost layer of the skin is called the ____________________.

Question 7

In some cases drugs used to treat heart conditions and tuberculosis may cause which of the following disorders?

A) Impetigo
B) Lupus
C) Hirsutism
D) Scleroderma
E) Furuncle

Question 8

____________________ is characterized by swelling, redness, and itching and by weeping, crusted skin lesions.

Question 9

The most serious form of skin cancer is:

A) Squamous cell carcinoma
B) Melanoma
C) Basal cell carcinoma
D) Sarcoma
E) All of the above

Question 10

Skin lesions differ in:

A) Texture
B) Color
C) Location
D) Rate of growth
E) All of the above

Question 11

The uppermost part of the dermis is composed of ____________________ that form ridges or patterns on the skin.

Question 12

The most common type of skin cancer is:

A) Squamous cell carcinoma
B) Melanoma
C) Kaposi's sarcoma
D) Basal cell carcinoma
E) All of the above

Question 13

The skin lesion known as a cyst can be described as:

A) A sac of fluid or dead cells that is solid to the touch
B) A deep groove, or crack, in the skin
C) A progressively enlarging scar
D) A discolored spot on the skin
E) Dry pus, lymph, or blood overlying an injury

Question 14

The skin defends against the damaging ultraviolet radiation of the sun by producing:

A) Basal cells
B) Oils
C) Melanin
D) Adipose tissue
E) Sweat

Question 15

Rhinoplasty is:

A) A tumor of the flesh
B) Plastic repair of the nose
C) Suturing of the lip
D) Inflammation of the mouth
E) Inflammation of the skin

Question 16

____________________ glands are located in areas such as under the arms and in the breasts and pubic area.

Question 17

Plantar, common, and flat warts can usually be permanently removed by:

A) Chemicals
B) Freezing with liquid nitrogen
C) Burning
D) Lasers
E) a, b, and c

Question 18

Skin normally has ____________________ in all areas except the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands.

Question 19

____________________ glands are located only in the auditory canal of the ear.

Question 20

Disorders of the integumentary system include all of the following except:

A) Alopecia
B) Chloasma
C) Dandruff
D) Tetanus
E) Furuncle

Question 21

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What is scleroderma?

Question 22

What causes fatalities when people become infected with Streptococcus bacteria? Investigate the number of deaths attributed to streptococcal infection each year in the United States.

Question 23

Match the numbered word below with the best definition.
a.A dark, shapeless pigment of the skin
b.Of a fatty nature
c.Conveying sweat
d.Pertaining to earwax
e.The outermost and nonvascular layer of skin
f.Pertaining to sebum or a greasy lubricating substance
g.Inflammation of the skin
h.A saclike or pouchlike depression or cavity
i.A small, nipple-shaped projection or elevation
j.A general term for a small crescent or moon-shaped area of the fingernail
1.Adipose
2.Ceruminous
3.Dermatitis
4.Epidermis
5.Follicle
6.Lunula
7.Melanin
8.Papilla
9.Sebaceous
10.Sudoriferous

Question 24

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Describe the warning signs of melanoma.

Question 25

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Define acne and list its causes and possible treatments.

Question 26

Write an expository explaining five of the 10 types of skin lesions.Describe each type of lesion and explain the possible causes as well as the treatment plans for each.

Question 27

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the three types of glands in the skin?

Question 28

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the risks involved in a person getting a tattoo?

Question 29

Hair loss affects both men and women.Research possible treatments.Be sure to reference the effectiveness and cost of each treatment.

Question 30

____________________ is a chronic skin disorder in which too many epidermal cells are produced.

Question 31

What skin products on the market today effectively protect against sunburn? How expensive are these products?

Question 32

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Define cleft palate and list its causes and possible treatments.

Question 33

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Describe two types of lupus and explain the treatment.

Question 34

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Define the epidermis and list the components.

Question 35

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Define decubitus ulcers and list the possible treatments.

Question 36

Describe various methods available for removing unwanted hair.Which are most effective?

Question 37

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are the accessory structures of the integumentary system?

Question 38

People in the United States spend approximately $6 billion a year for skin and hair products.Discuss the gimmicks skin and hair manufacturers use when advertising these products.Give specific examples of various products on the market today.

Question 39

____________________ is a very contagious bacterial skin infection that occurs most often in children.

Question 40

What are some possible social effects a person with a cleft palate might suffer? What are some treatments available? Investigate the potential costs of each.

Question 41

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Define streptococcosis and explain the treatment for the infection.