BIOD 103 / BIOD103 MODULE 3 | MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+ | PORTAGE
LEARNING | 2026/2027 GUIDE
What are the different types of burns? What layers of the skin do they
involve?
- Correct Answer - A first-degree burn only affects the epidermis and
results in erythema without blisters. A second-degree burn extends
through the epidermis and into the dermis. This causes blisters to form
and is also called a partial thickness burn. A third-degree burn is a full
thickness burn and extends through the epidermis, dermis, and the
underlying tissues
Who is at risk for developing decubitus ulcers?
- Correct Answer - Patients who are non-ambulatory and bedridden are
at high risk for forming these ulcers
What is the difference between acne and acne rosacea? Who is more
likely to develop these conditions? - Correct Answer - Acne is more
common in teenagers. It is the development of pustules and papules in
the skin of the face and back. Adults can develop acne rosacea which is
chronic acne. It is the development of tiny pimples and broken blood
vessels on the cheeks and nose
, What are the two divisions of the skeleton? What general body regions
do these divisions contain. - Correct Answer - The axial and
appendicular skeleton are the two divisions of the skeleton. The axial
skeleton contains the bones at the core of the body-the skull, spine, ribs,
and sternum. The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the
appendages of body, the shoulder girdle, arms, and hands, the pelvic
girdle, legs, and feet
What is the primary organ of the integumentary system? - Correct
Answer - The skin is the primary organ of the integumentary system
(See section 3.1 in module)
Name the four functions of the skin. - Correct Answer - The four
functions of the skin are protection, sensation, secretion, and
temperature regulation (See section 3.1 in module).
What are the two layers of the skin? - Correct Answer - epidermis and
dermis
What are the 5 layers of the epidermis? - Correct Answer - The layers of
the epidermis from deep to superficial are stratum germinativum, stratum
spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum
(See section 3.1 in module)
What is the protein that makes up the majority of hair and nails? -
Correct Answer - Keratin (See section 3.1 in module)
What gives the skin its pigment? - Correct Answer - Melanin
TERMINOLOGY EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+ | PORTAGE
LEARNING | 2026/2027 GUIDE
What are the different types of burns? What layers of the skin do they
involve?
- Correct Answer - A first-degree burn only affects the epidermis and
results in erythema without blisters. A second-degree burn extends
through the epidermis and into the dermis. This causes blisters to form
and is also called a partial thickness burn. A third-degree burn is a full
thickness burn and extends through the epidermis, dermis, and the
underlying tissues
Who is at risk for developing decubitus ulcers?
- Correct Answer - Patients who are non-ambulatory and bedridden are
at high risk for forming these ulcers
What is the difference between acne and acne rosacea? Who is more
likely to develop these conditions? - Correct Answer - Acne is more
common in teenagers. It is the development of pustules and papules in
the skin of the face and back. Adults can develop acne rosacea which is
chronic acne. It is the development of tiny pimples and broken blood
vessels on the cheeks and nose
, What are the two divisions of the skeleton? What general body regions
do these divisions contain. - Correct Answer - The axial and
appendicular skeleton are the two divisions of the skeleton. The axial
skeleton contains the bones at the core of the body-the skull, spine, ribs,
and sternum. The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the
appendages of body, the shoulder girdle, arms, and hands, the pelvic
girdle, legs, and feet
What is the primary organ of the integumentary system? - Correct
Answer - The skin is the primary organ of the integumentary system
(See section 3.1 in module)
Name the four functions of the skin. - Correct Answer - The four
functions of the skin are protection, sensation, secretion, and
temperature regulation (See section 3.1 in module).
What are the two layers of the skin? - Correct Answer - epidermis and
dermis
What are the 5 layers of the epidermis? - Correct Answer - The layers of
the epidermis from deep to superficial are stratum germinativum, stratum
spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum
(See section 3.1 in module)
What is the protein that makes up the majority of hair and nails? -
Correct Answer - Keratin (See section 3.1 in module)
What gives the skin its pigment? - Correct Answer - Melanin
