Bio 201 Exam 1 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER - Contains no blood vessels
What will develop when the skin is subjected to excess friction or pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Callus
Melanin production can be influenced by - CORRECT ANSWER - Pregnancy, genetics,
hormones, sun
The epidermal stratum that is composed of several layers of living cells held together by
desmosomes is the_________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Stratum spinosium
Which cells of the epidermis are part of the immune system? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Langerhan cells
The layer of the epidermis in which there is the greatest amount of mitotic activity is
the_________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Stratum Basale
The condition involving the development of white patches on the skin caused by the loss of
melanocytes is_________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Vitiligo
In which layer of the epidermis are granules of keratohyalin formed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Stratum Granulosum
A yellow pigment derived from plants that can impart a yellow color to the skin is_________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Carotene
, Which of the following functions is associated with the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Protection against ultraviolet radiation
Skin color is the result of the - CORRECT ANSWER - Quantity of melanin
Keratinocytes - CORRECT ANSWER - are found in both the dermal and the epidermal
layers of the skin
Inflammation of the skin is called dermatitis or or_________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Eczema
This condition is characterized by a thicker-than-normal stratus corneum producing large silvery
scales. - CORRECT ANSWER - Psoriasis
The lumbar region is the - CORRECT ANSWER - lower back
The study of the body's organization by areas is_________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Regional anatomy
The antebrachial region is the - CORRECT ANSWER - forearm
The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is_________.
- CORRECT ANSWER - Surface anatomy
The wall of the abdominopelvic cavity is lined by a serous membrane called the - CORRECT
ANSWER - parietal peritoneum.
Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Systemic anatomy
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER - Contains no blood vessels
What will develop when the skin is subjected to excess friction or pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Callus
Melanin production can be influenced by - CORRECT ANSWER - Pregnancy, genetics,
hormones, sun
The epidermal stratum that is composed of several layers of living cells held together by
desmosomes is the_________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Stratum spinosium
Which cells of the epidermis are part of the immune system? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Langerhan cells
The layer of the epidermis in which there is the greatest amount of mitotic activity is
the_________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Stratum Basale
The condition involving the development of white patches on the skin caused by the loss of
melanocytes is_________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Vitiligo
In which layer of the epidermis are granules of keratohyalin formed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Stratum Granulosum
A yellow pigment derived from plants that can impart a yellow color to the skin is_________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Carotene
, Which of the following functions is associated with the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Protection against ultraviolet radiation
Skin color is the result of the - CORRECT ANSWER - Quantity of melanin
Keratinocytes - CORRECT ANSWER - are found in both the dermal and the epidermal
layers of the skin
Inflammation of the skin is called dermatitis or or_________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Eczema
This condition is characterized by a thicker-than-normal stratus corneum producing large silvery
scales. - CORRECT ANSWER - Psoriasis
The lumbar region is the - CORRECT ANSWER - lower back
The study of the body's organization by areas is_________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Regional anatomy
The antebrachial region is the - CORRECT ANSWER - forearm
The study of the external form of the body and its relationship to deeper structures is_________.
- CORRECT ANSWER - Surface anatomy
The wall of the abdominopelvic cavity is lined by a serous membrane called the - CORRECT
ANSWER - parietal peritoneum.
Which subdivision of anatomy involves the study of organs that function together? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Systemic anatomy
