Question 1

Which of the following is a primary function of epithelial tissue?

Accepted Answer

To provide protection

Question 2

Which type of connective tissue is responsible for resisting tension in many directions and is found in the skin?

Accepted Answer

Dense irregular collagen fiber bundles

Question 3

A patient presents with a bluish tint to their skin after a severe asthma attack. Which term best describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Stratum lucidum

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the function of simple squamous epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion, found in flat thin cells lining capillaries

Question 6

Which type of gland secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine gland

Question 7

A person suffers a third-degree burn. Which layers of the skin are affected?

Accepted Answer

Epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissues

Question 8

Which structural element of connective tissue is responsible for resisting stretching forces?

Accepted Answer

Fibers

Question 9

Which cell type in nervous tissue is responsible for conducting electrical impulses?

Accepted Answer

Neurons

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the dermis?

Accepted Answer

It contains papillae that increase the surface area for diffusion between the dermis and epidermis

Question 11

Which of the following best explains why tattoos fade over time?

Accepted Answer

Immune system cells attack the ink particles

Question 12

Which of the following is a function of hair?

Accepted Answer

Protection from pathogens and debris

Question 13

Which type of muscle tissue is striated and under voluntary control?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 14

Which of the following is a function of the hypodermis?

Accepted Answer

Attaches the skin to underlying muscle and bone

Question 15

Which of the following skin cancers is the most deadly and why?

Accepted Answer

Malignant melanoma because it involves the overgrowth of melanocytes and metastasizes quickly

Question 16

Which equation best represents the role of the skin in vitamin D synthesis?

Accepted Answer

$Vitamin\ D_{inactive} \xrightarrow{UV\ light} Vitamin\ D_{active}$

Question 17

A patient has a yellowish tint to their skin and eyes. Which condition is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct statement about collagen in the skin?

Accepted Answer

Collagen is a fibrous protein that forms the basic structural components of skin and helps maintain its strength

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the function of reticular connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Forms networks that trap pathogens and cancer cells, found in lymph nodes and spleen

Question 20

Which of the following is a reason why nails matter in clinical assessment?

Accepted Answer

They provide protection for the fingers and can reveal if a person has poor oxygenation

Tissues and Integumentary System: Study Guide for Anatomy & Physiology

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