Module 7 Exam Integumentary system
Identify the region and the layer of skin that is highlighted in blue. (Also indicated by the
arrow, below)
*NOTE: To receive full credit you must label two regions. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Stratum spinosum; Epidermis(Must have both for full credit)
A- Identify the sensory cell receptor highlighted in blue, below, also indicated by the
arrow.B- What sensory information is detected by this type of receptor? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A) Meisner's corpuscles;B) Detects light touch and vibration
(mechanoreceptor)
The layers of the epidermis, from deep to superficial are: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum.
Exocrine glands secrete ______; Endocrine glands secrete ____. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B&C
B. into an epithelial lining, for body-wide distribution
C. through a duct, into the bloodstream
Which of the following is true regarding the epidermis: - CORRECT ANSWER-The
basement membrane contains its blood supply.
Match the cell with its single best description, using each description only once. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fibroblasts-Produce collagen
Keratinocytes-
Produces a protein to protect the skin
Langerhans cells-Assists in immune responses
Melanocytes- Produces a pigment that absorbs UV rays
A person touches a hot cup of coffee. What type of sensory organ detects this
information? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thermoreceptor
Main blood supply for the skin is found in what layer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dermis
(reticular region
In your own words, how can the skin be used to determine if a person is dehydrated? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A person who is dehydrated has decreased water content in the
dermal layer of their skin. A person can be tested for dehydration by pinching the skin
Identify the region and the layer of skin that is highlighted in blue. (Also indicated by the
arrow, below)
*NOTE: To receive full credit you must label two regions. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Stratum spinosum; Epidermis(Must have both for full credit)
A- Identify the sensory cell receptor highlighted in blue, below, also indicated by the
arrow.B- What sensory information is detected by this type of receptor? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A) Meisner's corpuscles;B) Detects light touch and vibration
(mechanoreceptor)
The layers of the epidermis, from deep to superficial are: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum.
Exocrine glands secrete ______; Endocrine glands secrete ____. - CORRECT
ANSWER-B&C
B. into an epithelial lining, for body-wide distribution
C. through a duct, into the bloodstream
Which of the following is true regarding the epidermis: - CORRECT ANSWER-The
basement membrane contains its blood supply.
Match the cell with its single best description, using each description only once. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fibroblasts-Produce collagen
Keratinocytes-
Produces a protein to protect the skin
Langerhans cells-Assists in immune responses
Melanocytes- Produces a pigment that absorbs UV rays
A person touches a hot cup of coffee. What type of sensory organ detects this
information? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thermoreceptor
Main blood supply for the skin is found in what layer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dermis
(reticular region
In your own words, how can the skin be used to determine if a person is dehydrated? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A person who is dehydrated has decreased water content in the
dermal layer of their skin. A person can be tested for dehydration by pinching the skin
