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1
The integument consists of an outer _________ and an underlying ________.
A)dermis; hypodermis
B)epidermis; hypodermis
C)epidermis; dermis
D)dermis; epidermis
2
The epidermis is formed of _________ epithelium, and its outermost layer consists of dead cells filled with ________.
A)stratifed squamous; keratin
B)stratified columnar; keratin
C)stratified columnar; fat globules
D)stratified squamous; fat globules
3
The skin pigment that provides protection from ultraviolet radiation is ________, which is produced by __________.
A)carotene; hypodermal cells
B)hemoglobin; blood cells
C)melanin; dermal cells
D)melanin; melanocytes
4
The ________ is composed of fibrous connective tissue whose strength and toughness results from abundant _________ fibers.
A)hypodermis; elastic
B)dermis; collagen
C)dermis; elastic
D)hypodermis; collagen
5
Adipose tissue in the _________ provides insulation that reduces the body’s heat loss or gain.
A)epidermis
B)dermis
C)hypodermis
D)None of these choices.
6
New cells of the epidermis are continuously formed in the
A)stratum basale.
B)stratum corneum.
C)dermal papillae.
D)None of these choices.
7
The _________ lacks blood vessels and must be nourished by materials diffusing from blood vessels in the _________.
A)dermis; hypodermis
B)epidermis; dermis
C)epidermis; hypodermis
D)hypodermis; dermis
8
The root of a hair is located within a _________, an inward tubular extension of the epidermis into the dermis.
A)dermal papilla
B)sebaceous gland
C)hair follicle
D)None of these choices.
9
The predominant tissues composing the hypodermis are _________ tissue and ________ tissue.
A)fibrous connective; loose connective
B)elastic connective; fibrous connective
C)elastic connective; adipose
D)loose connective; adipose
10
Fingernails and toenails are formed of
A)keratinized dermal cells.
B)keratinized epidermal cells.
C)keratinized hypodermal cells.
D)keratin without cells.
11
Glands secreting an oily liquid into hair follicles are _________ glands.
A)sebaceous
B)sudoriferous
C)eccrine
D)apocrine
12
_________ sweat glands occur over all of the body and secrete a watery perspiration to cool the body.
A)Eccrine
B)Apocrine
C)Sebaceous
D)Ceruminous
13
__________ sweat glands empty their secretions into hair follicles in axillary and genital areas of the body.
A)Eccrine
B)Apocrine
C)Sebaceous
D)Ceruminous
14
Select the correct statement.
A)Exposure of the skin to sunlight stimulates the production of keratin.
B)Exposure of the skin to sunlight stimulates the production of vitamin D.
C)Exposure of the skin to sunlight helps prevent skin cancer.
D)Exposure of the skin to sunlight helps promote skin elasticity.
15
Select the correct statement.
A)When body temperature is higher than normal, blood flow to the skin is increased.
B)The primary function of perspiration is to remove waste materials from the blood.
C)Aging is usually associated with increased melanin production.
D)A decrease in blood flow to the skin is associated with a feeling of warmth.





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