Anatomy and Physiology : Unit 2 Test (Multiple Choice) - q's and a's

Anatomy and Physiology : Unit 2 Test (Multiple Choice)
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1. Each of the following is a function of the integumen- a
tary system except...
a. synthesis of vitamin C
b. protection of underlying tissue
c. excretion of salts and wastes
d. maintenance of body temperature

2. The two layers of skin are... c
a. integument and hypodermis
b. epidermis and subcutaneous
c. epidermis and dermis
d. dermis and subcutaneous

3. The layer of the skin that provides a barrier against d
bacteria as well as chemical and mechanical injuries is
the...
a. subcutaneous layer
b. dermis
c. sebaceous layer
d. epidermis

4. The protein that reduces water loss at the skin surface d
is...
a. mucin
b. melanin
c. collagen
d. keratin

5. While walking barefoot on the beach, Joe stepped on d
a thorn that penetrated through the sole of his foot to
the dermis. How many layer of epidermis did the thorn
penetrate?



, Anatomy and Physiology : Unit 2 Test (Multiple Choice)
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a. 1
b. 3
c. 4
d. 2

6. An albino individual lacks the ability to produce... b
a. carotene
b. melanin
c. perspiration
d. keratin

7. Accessory structures of the skin include all of the fol- b
lowing except...
a. sebaceous glands
b. epidermis
c. sweat glands
d. nails

8. When the arrestor pili muscles contract... a
a. hairs stand up
b. hairs are shed
c. shivering occurs
d. sweat is released from sweat glands

9. Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair folli- a
cles are _______ glands.
a. sebaceous
b. eccrine sweat
c. mammary
d. apocrine

10. The ________ glands in the axilla become active while c
experiencing stress or pain.