Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Production of red blood cells

Question 2

A patient presents with a burn that affects the entire epidermis and part of the dermis, resulting in blisters and severe pain. According to the classification of burns, which degree is this?

Accepted Answer

Second-degree burn

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Stratum lucidum

Question 4

Which connective tissue type primarily composes the papillary layer of the dermis?

Accepted Answer

Areolar connective tissue

Question 5

A construction worker suffers burns over the anterior and posterior surfaces of both arms and the anterior surface of the head. Using the rule of nines, what percentage of the body surface area is burned?

Accepted Answer

$$22.5\%$$

Question 6

Which pigment is primarily responsible for protecting skin cells from ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage?

Accepted Answer

Melanin

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the difference between insensible and sensible perspiration?

Accepted Answer

Insensible perspiration is the unnoticeable loss of water through the skin, while sensible perspiration is visible sweating during exercise or heat.

Question 8

Which of the following structures is responsible for the formation of fingerprints?

Accepted Answer

Friction ridges

Question 9

A patient is diagnosed with melanoma. According to the ABCD(E) rule for skin cancer detection, what does the 'B' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Border

Question 10

Which type of hair is typically found on the scalp and eyebrows of adults?

Accepted Answer

Terminal hair

Question 11

Which of the following glands is most responsible for thermoregulation through sweat production?

Accepted Answer

Eccrine sweat glands

Question 12

Which layer of the epidermis is where keratinocytes begin to die due to lack of nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Stratum granulosum

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the composition of nails?

Accepted Answer

Nails are composed of hard keratin.

Question 14

A patient presents with yellowing of the skin and sclera. Which pigment is most likely responsible for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Bilirubin

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the reticular layer of the dermis?

Accepted Answer

It contains dense irregular connective tissue and forms cleavage lines.

Question 16

Which of the following is a modified apocrine gland?

Accepted Answer

Ceruminous gland

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the difference between vellus and terminal hair?

Accepted Answer

Terminal hair is found on the scalp and is coarser, while vellus hair is fine and found on the body.

Question 18

A patient with third-degree burns over more than $$10\% of $$their body is at risk for which of the following complications?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration and infection

Question 19

Which of the following best describes cleavage lines in the skin?

Accepted Answer

They are formed by the alignment of collagen fibers in the dermis and are important for surgical incisions.

Question 20

Which part of the hair shaft is the most superficial?

Accepted Answer

Cuticle

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