Question 1

Which of the following cells is primarily responsible for producing the pigment that gives skin its color?

Accepted Answer

Melanocyte

Question 2

A patient presents with a burn that affects both the epidermis and the entire dermis, but not the underlying tissue. According to burn classification, what degree is this burn?

Accepted Answer

Third-degree

Question 3

According to the ABCDE rule for melanoma, which characteristic is most indicative of a malignant lesion?

Accepted Answer

A lesion with diameter greater than 6 mm

Question 4

Which type of skin carcinoma is most likely to arise from the stratum basale and is generally the least likely to metastasize?

Accepted Answer

Basal cell carcinoma

Question 5

Which component is primarily responsible for the yellowish hue seen in some individuals' skin?

Accepted Answer

Carotene

Question 6

Which type of cartilage is found at the ends of long bones and provides a smooth surface for joint movement?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a function of bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Hormone synthesis

Question 8

A cross-section of a long bone reveals a central cavity filled with yellow marrow. What is the primary function of this marrow?

Accepted Answer

Storage of fat

Question 9

Which bone cell type is responsible for breaking down bone matrix during bone remodeling?

Accepted Answer

Osteoclast

Question 10

A patient suffers a fracture in the shaft of the femur. Which type of bone is the femur classified as?

Accepted Answer

Long bone

Question 11

Which process describes the formation of bone from a cartilage model, as seen in most bones of the body?

Accepted Answer

Endochondral ossification

Question 12

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Sternum

Question 13

Which vertebrae are characterized by the presence of transverse foramina?

Accepted Answer

Cervical vertebrae

Question 14

Which bone articulates directly with the tibia at the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 15

Which joint classification is based on the material binding the bones together?

Accepted Answer

Structural classification

Question 16

Which type of synovial joint allows movement in three axes and is found in the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

Question 17

A patient complains of pain and swelling in the knee. Which structure is most likely inflamed if the pain is localized to the area where tendons rub over bone?

Accepted Answer

Bursa

Question 18

Which synovial joint movement describes moving a limb away from the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Question 19

Which of the following joints is classified as multiaxial?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder joint

Question 20

A patient with osteoporosis has decreased bone density. If the bone mass is calculated using the formula $$	ext{Bone Mass} = 	ext{Volume} 	imes 	ext{Density}$$, what happens to bone mass if density decreases but volume remains constant?

Accepted Answer

Bone mass decreases

BSC 2085 Exam Review: Chapters 5–8 (Integumentary, Skeletal, and Articular Systems)

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