Question 1

A patient presents with a third-degree burn covering a large area of their body. What is the primary physiological threat to life in the first 24 hours after the injury?

Accepted Answer

Fluid loss

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the order of epidermal layers a needle would pierce when inserted into the forearm?

Accepted Answer

Corneum, granulosum, spinosum, basale

Question 3

A splinter penetrates the skin of the sole of the foot, almost reaching the papillary region of the dermis. Which layer of the epidermis is the final layer injured?

Accepted Answer

Stratum lucidum

Question 4

Which cell type is most numerous in the epidermis and forms the strata?

Accepted Answer

Keratinocytes

Question 5

A patient with severe burns reports feeling no pain. What degree of burn is this, and which region of skin is most deeply affected?

Accepted Answer

3rd degree, hypodermis

Question 6

Which of the following muscle types is both voluntary and striated?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle only

Question 7

Which tissue type is highly vascularized and found in the walls of blood vessels and lining of digestive organs?

Accepted Answer

Muscular

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

Accepted Answer

Synthesis of vitamin C

Question 9

Which cell functions as part of the immune system in the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

Dendritic cell

Question 10

The dominant fiber in dense connective tissue is:

Accepted Answer

Collagen

Question 11

Which glands secrete sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the skin?

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous glands

Question 12

The composition of the secretions of the eccrine glands is best described as:

Accepted Answer

99% water, sodium chloride, trace amounts of wastes, and vitamin C

Question 13

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves closest to the surface?

Accepted Answer

Papillary

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 15

A patient has a superficial, painful cut that is not bleeding. Which layer has the cut penetrated?

Accepted Answer

Stratum corneum but not the stratum granulosum

Question 16

Which modified sweat glands are responsible for producing body odor?

Accepted Answer

Apocrine glands

Question 17

Which of the following is the most abundant and widespread type of sweat gland?

Accepted Answer

Eccrine

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a step in tissue repair?

Accepted Answer

Formation of new stem cells

Question 19

The reduction of friction between the parietal and visceral surfaces of an internal cavity is the function of:

Accepted Answer

Serous membranes

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the function of the arrector pili muscle?

Accepted Answer

Goosebumps

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