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The protein in the skin that keeps it waterproof is called
a) keratin
b) melanin
c) carotene
d) aquin

Which membrane lines joint capsules?
a) synovial
b) serous
c) mucous
d) pleural

Pleura refers to
a) heart
b) lungs
c) kidneys
d) mouth

The ___________ layer of the serous membrane lines the outside wall of the ventral cavity
a) parietal
b) visceral
c) synovial
d) mucous

The _____________ layer of the serous membrane covers the outside of organs
a) parietal
b) visceral
c) serous
d) epithelial

What is the purpose of serous fluid?
a) Allows organs to slide past each other without friction
b) surrounds the heart
c) secretion and absorption
d) cushion joints

What is the peritoneum?
a) lines abdominal cavity, covers organs
b) layer that lines outside wall of ventral cavity
c) connects epidermis and dermis
d) insulates deep tissues from thermal damage

Which type of membrane lines cavities that are closed to the outside?
a) mucous
b) serous
c) synovial
d) visceral

Which of the following is a connective tissue membrane:
a) serous
b) pleural
c) cutaneous
d) synovial

Which is a type of membrane that lines body cavities open to the outside
a) mucous
b) serous
c) parietal
d) synovial

Nutrients reach the surface of the skin (epidermis) through the process of
a) diffusion
b) evaporation
c) osmosis
d) filtration

What is the FIRST threat to life from a massive 3rd degree burn?
a) blood loss
b) infection
c) dehydration
d) unbearable pain

Which of the following homoeostatic imbalances is caused by skin exposure to chemicals:
a) impetigo
b) athlete's foot
c) contact dermatitis
d) cold sores

The secretions of the eccrine glands are
a) solely metabolic wastes
b) basic
c) 99% water, NaCl, trace amounts of lactic acid
d) fatty substances, proteins, antibodies, vitamins

The secretion of sweat is stimulated:
a) by high temperatures
b) by hormones, especially male sex hormones
c) as a protective coating when one is swimming
d) when the air temperature drops

Infection of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands is called
a) acne
b) alopecia
c) contact dermatitis
d) psoriasis

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the papillary layer of the dermis:
a) It is the deepest layer of the skin
b) It is highly vascular
c) it produces the pattern for fingerprints
d) it contains nerve endings that contain touch and temperature stimuli

Which is the correct order?
a) Basale, Spinosum, Granulosum, Lucidum, Corneum
b) Corneum, Lucidum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Basale
c) Corneum, Lucidum, Spinosum, Granulosum, Basale
d) Lucidum, Corneum, Spinosum, Granulosum, Basale

Which of the following is an indication of melanoma?
a) a symmetrical mole
b) a pigmented spot that contains areas of different colors
c) a pigmented spot that is black
d) a pigmented spot that has smooth borders

When interstitial fluid collects in the cavity between the epidermis and the dermis:
a) blister
b) bruise
c) acne
d) carbuncle

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