Question 1

Which of the following best describes the cutaneous membrane?

Accepted Answer

It is a dry membrane forming the outermost protective boundary of the body.

Question 2

A patient presents with a burn that has destroyed both the epidermis and dermis, leaving the area painless and blanched. What type of burn is this?

Accepted Answer

Third-degree burn

Question 3

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for ongoing mitosis and the generation of new skin cells?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Production of red blood cells

Question 5

A patient with jaundice (yellow cast to the skin) is most likely suffering from which underlying condition?

Accepted Answer

Liver disorder

Question 6

Which type of membrane lines body cavities that are closed to the exterior and consists of a visceral and parietal layer separated by fluid?

Accepted Answer

Serous membrane

Question 7

Which pigment is responsible for the orange-yellow coloration of the skin and is also found in some vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Carotene

Question 8

Which gland is responsible for producing sebum, making the skin soft and moist, and killing bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Sebaceous gland

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE regarding synovial membranes?

Accepted Answer

They secrete a lubricating fluid to cushion organs during movement.

Question 10

A patient presents with scaly, reddened papules that gradually form shallow ulcers. Which type of skin cancer is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 11

Which layer of the dermis contains dermal papillae, capillary loops, and touch receptors, and is responsible for fingerprints?

Accepted Answer

Papillary layer

Question 12

Which of the following is a correct application of the rule of nines in burn assessment?

Accepted Answer

The perineum represents 1% of the total body surface area.

Question 13

Which of the following is a function of eccrine sweat glands?

Accepted Answer

Regulation of body temperature through production of acidic sweat

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of malignant melanoma according to the ABCDE rule?

Accepted Answer

Spot is larger than 6 mm in diameter

Question 15

Which of the following best explains why the epidermis is avascular?

Accepted Answer

It relies on diffusion from the underlying dermis for nutrient supply.

Question 16

A patient with a cluster of boils caused by bacterial infection is diagnosed with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Carbuncle

Question 17

Which of the following structures anchors the skin to underlying organs and serves as a shock absorber?

Accepted Answer

Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue)

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE regarding hair anatomy?

Accepted Answer

Melanin provides color to the hair.

Question 19

Which of the following is a critical criterion for deeming a burn as 'critical'?

Accepted Answer

Third-degree burns of the face, hands, feet, or genitals

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of dermal dendritic cells in the skin?

Accepted Answer

Alerting and activating immune cells to a threat

Skin and Body Membranes: Structure and Function

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