$Q = h \times A \times (T_{skin} - T_{env})$

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

Generation of electrical impulses

Question 2

A patient suffers a third-degree burn. Which layer(s) of the integumentary system are most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the basement membrane in epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

A non-cellular structure that anchors epithelial cells to underlying connective tissue

Question 4

Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for storing energy?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

Question 5

Which cell type in the epidermis is responsible for producing pigment that protects against UV radiation?

Accepted Answer

Melanocytes

Question 6

A tattoo remains visible for a lifetime because the ink is deposited in which layer of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Dermis

Question 7

Which of the following is a structural element found in all connective tissues?

Accepted Answer

Extracellular matrix

Question 8

Which layer of the epidermis is only found in thick skin, such as the palms and soles?

Accepted Answer

Stratum lucidum

Question 9

Which accessory structure of the skin is most important for thermoregulation?

Accepted Answer

Sweat glands

Question 10

Which equation best represents the relationship between skin surface area ($A$), body mass ($M$), and heat loss ($Q$) in humans?

Accepted Answer

$Q = h 	imes A 	imes (T_{skin} - T_{env})$

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypodermis?

Accepted Answer

Production of keratin

Question 12

A patient presents with a wound that is slow to heal. Which factor is LEAST likely to contribute to healthy tissue repair?

Accepted Answer

Presence of infection

Question 13

Which of the following best explains why skin color varies so widely among humans?

Accepted Answer

Differences in the amount and type of melanin produced

Question 14

Which type of glandular epithelium releases its product by exocytosis without losing cellular material?

Accepted Answer

Merocrine glands

Question 15

Which of the following is a correct statement about the vascularity of the skin layers?

Accepted Answer

The dermis contains blood vessels, while the epidermis does not

Question 16

Which of the following is the DEADLIEST type of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Melanoma

Question 17

Which equation best describes the synthesis of Vitamin D in the skin upon exposure to UV light?

Accepted Answer

$7$-dehydrocholesterol $\xrightarrow{UV}$ cholecalciferol (Vitamin D$_3$)

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of collagen in the dermis?

Accepted Answer

Provides tensile strength and structural support

Question 19

Which cell type in nervous tissue is primarily responsible for transmitting electrical signals?

Accepted Answer

Neurons

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of muscle tissue?

Accepted Answer

Ability to contract and produce movement

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