BIOD 210 (Biology) EXAM 2 ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A.
The epidermis develops from which embryonic germ layer?
ectoderm
Which of the following cells is part of the immune system?
keratinocyte
langerhans cell
melanocyte
merkel cell
langerhan cell
Which of the following cells function as sensory receptors for touch?
keratinocyte
langerhans cell
melanocyte
merkel cell
merkel cell
Keratinocytes in the stratum spinosum are known as __________.
prickle cells
What type of skin cancer affects cells of the stratum spinosum?
squamous cell carcinoma
Striae in the skin are caused by __________.
dermal tears
, Which of the following conditions would NOT be seen from overexposure
to UV light?
delpeted folate in the body
clumping of elastin fibers in the dermis
increased pigmentation of the skin in fair people
activation of the immune system
activation of the immune system
A hematoma in the skin appears as __________.
black and blue marks
A condition that produces a reduction in bone mass sufficient to
compromise normal function is __________.
osteoporosis
Which of the following statements concerning the periosteum of a bone is
NOT true?
the periosteum is important for bone growth in width.
blood vessels enter bone through the periosteum.
the periosteum consists of an outer, dense connective tissue layer and an
inner osteogenic layer.
all bone surfaces in the body are covered by the periosteum.
the periosteum provides strong attatchment and continuity from tendon to
bone.
all bone surfaces in the body are covered by the periosteum.
During fetal intramembranous ossification, bone develops from
__________.
fibrous connective tissue membranes
Mary is 50 years old. During a checkup, a bone scan reveals that portions
of her skeleton show signs of osteoporosis. After reviewing the test
results, her physician suggests hormone therapy. What hormone is
AND PHYSIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A.
The epidermis develops from which embryonic germ layer?
ectoderm
Which of the following cells is part of the immune system?
keratinocyte
langerhans cell
melanocyte
merkel cell
langerhan cell
Which of the following cells function as sensory receptors for touch?
keratinocyte
langerhans cell
melanocyte
merkel cell
merkel cell
Keratinocytes in the stratum spinosum are known as __________.
prickle cells
What type of skin cancer affects cells of the stratum spinosum?
squamous cell carcinoma
Striae in the skin are caused by __________.
dermal tears
, Which of the following conditions would NOT be seen from overexposure
to UV light?
delpeted folate in the body
clumping of elastin fibers in the dermis
increased pigmentation of the skin in fair people
activation of the immune system
activation of the immune system
A hematoma in the skin appears as __________.
black and blue marks
A condition that produces a reduction in bone mass sufficient to
compromise normal function is __________.
osteoporosis
Which of the following statements concerning the periosteum of a bone is
NOT true?
the periosteum is important for bone growth in width.
blood vessels enter bone through the periosteum.
the periosteum consists of an outer, dense connective tissue layer and an
inner osteogenic layer.
all bone surfaces in the body are covered by the periosteum.
the periosteum provides strong attatchment and continuity from tendon to
bone.
all bone surfaces in the body are covered by the periosteum.
During fetal intramembranous ossification, bone develops from
__________.
fibrous connective tissue membranes
Mary is 50 years old. During a checkup, a bone scan reveals that portions
of her skeleton show signs of osteoporosis. After reviewing the test
results, her physician suggests hormone therapy. What hormone is
