Test Bank For Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition (Patton,
2023), Chapter 1-48 , 9780323775717 , All Chapters with
Answers and Rationals
Identify the same tissue types described as: avascular densely packed together and connected to a
basement membrane.
a. epithelial
b. connective
c. muscle
d. nervous - ANSWER: a. epithelial
Identify the tissue described as: less densely packed together cells, variable vascularity, variable
consistency and the cells make and release a non-living matrix
a. epithelial
b. connective
c. muscle
d. nervous - ANSWER: b. connective
Identify the tissue described as: possessing the unique ability to respond to stimuli and transmit it to
another location.
a. epithelial
b. connective
c. muscle
d. nervous - ANSWER: d. nervous
Blood as a tissue is classified as:
a. epithelial
b. connective
c. muscle
d. nervous - ANSWER: b. connective
When describing epithelial cells, the word stratified means ________
a. one layer of cells
b. more than one layer of cells
c. cells straddle each other
d. cells have striations, or little white lines in them - ANSWER: b. more than one layer
The _____________ acts as padding and a source of stored energy reserves.
a. epidermis
b. dermis
c. hypodermis
d. chondrocytes - ANSWER: c. hypodermis
Injury to the skin and its healing results in formation of a scar. A scar is _______ tissue.
a. cartilage
b. elastic
c. adipose
d. fibrotic - ANSWER: d. fibrotic
All of the accessory organs of the Integumentary system are located in the
a. epidermis
b. dermis
c. hypodermis
d. stratum basale - ANSWER: b. dermis
, Which body system is most responsible for physically regulating body temperature?
a. integumentary
b. skeletal
c. muscular
d. endocrine - ANSWER: a. integumentary
Which of the following layers is the deepest layer of the epidermis?
a. stratum corneum
b. stratum granulosum
c. stratum basale
d. stratum lucidum
e. stratum spinosum - ANSWER: c. stratum basale
What is the primary protein added to skin cells that makes skin tough and waterproof?
a. keratin
b. adipose
c. melanin
d. phospholipids - ANSWER: a. keratin
What causes the ridges to form making unique fingerprints?
a. adipose in the epidermis
b. collagen contraction in the epidermis
c. arrectorpili muscle contraction in the dermis
d. collagen protein fibers in the dermis that form the dermal papillae - ANSWER: d. collagen protein
fibers in the dermis that form the dermal papillae
Which of the following skin color changes would suggest that a patient is suffering from Jaundice?
a. the skin takes on a red metallic appearance
b. black and blue marks become evident for no apparent cause
c. the skin appears to have an abnormal yellowish color
d. the skin is blue - ANSWER: c. the skin appears to have an abnormal yellowish color
In addition to protection (physical and chemical barrier), the skin serves other functions. Which of the
following is another vital function of the skin?
a. it activates vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases
b. it aids in transport of materials throughout the body
c. the cells of the epidermis store glucose for energy
d. it activates vitamin D which is very important to calcium absorption - ANSWER: d. it activates
vitamin D which is very important to calcium absorption
How do we estimate the extent of burn damage to skin of the human body?
a. by measuring your output include intake
b. through blood analysis
c. by using the rule of nines
d. by dividing the 20 ft.² of skin and into the amount of skin not burned and multiplying it by 100 -
ANSWER: c. by using the rule of nines
What is the immediate or first threat to life from a massive third degree burn?
a. infection
b. catastrophic fluid loss
c. loss of immune function
d. fibrotic keloids - ANSWER: b. catastrophic fluid loss
A patient is not breathing and has skin that is blue color. This is known as ________.
a. erythma
b. ecchymosis
c. pallor
2023), Chapter 1-48 , 9780323775717 , All Chapters with
Answers and Rationals
Identify the same tissue types described as: avascular densely packed together and connected to a
basement membrane.
a. epithelial
b. connective
c. muscle
d. nervous - ANSWER: a. epithelial
Identify the tissue described as: less densely packed together cells, variable vascularity, variable
consistency and the cells make and release a non-living matrix
a. epithelial
b. connective
c. muscle
d. nervous - ANSWER: b. connective
Identify the tissue described as: possessing the unique ability to respond to stimuli and transmit it to
another location.
a. epithelial
b. connective
c. muscle
d. nervous - ANSWER: d. nervous
Blood as a tissue is classified as:
a. epithelial
b. connective
c. muscle
d. nervous - ANSWER: b. connective
When describing epithelial cells, the word stratified means ________
a. one layer of cells
b. more than one layer of cells
c. cells straddle each other
d. cells have striations, or little white lines in them - ANSWER: b. more than one layer
The _____________ acts as padding and a source of stored energy reserves.
a. epidermis
b. dermis
c. hypodermis
d. chondrocytes - ANSWER: c. hypodermis
Injury to the skin and its healing results in formation of a scar. A scar is _______ tissue.
a. cartilage
b. elastic
c. adipose
d. fibrotic - ANSWER: d. fibrotic
All of the accessory organs of the Integumentary system are located in the
a. epidermis
b. dermis
c. hypodermis
d. stratum basale - ANSWER: b. dermis
, Which body system is most responsible for physically regulating body temperature?
a. integumentary
b. skeletal
c. muscular
d. endocrine - ANSWER: a. integumentary
Which of the following layers is the deepest layer of the epidermis?
a. stratum corneum
b. stratum granulosum
c. stratum basale
d. stratum lucidum
e. stratum spinosum - ANSWER: c. stratum basale
What is the primary protein added to skin cells that makes skin tough and waterproof?
a. keratin
b. adipose
c. melanin
d. phospholipids - ANSWER: a. keratin
What causes the ridges to form making unique fingerprints?
a. adipose in the epidermis
b. collagen contraction in the epidermis
c. arrectorpili muscle contraction in the dermis
d. collagen protein fibers in the dermis that form the dermal papillae - ANSWER: d. collagen protein
fibers in the dermis that form the dermal papillae
Which of the following skin color changes would suggest that a patient is suffering from Jaundice?
a. the skin takes on a red metallic appearance
b. black and blue marks become evident for no apparent cause
c. the skin appears to have an abnormal yellowish color
d. the skin is blue - ANSWER: c. the skin appears to have an abnormal yellowish color
In addition to protection (physical and chemical barrier), the skin serves other functions. Which of the
following is another vital function of the skin?
a. it activates vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases
b. it aids in transport of materials throughout the body
c. the cells of the epidermis store glucose for energy
d. it activates vitamin D which is very important to calcium absorption - ANSWER: d. it activates
vitamin D which is very important to calcium absorption
How do we estimate the extent of burn damage to skin of the human body?
a. by measuring your output include intake
b. through blood analysis
c. by using the rule of nines
d. by dividing the 20 ft.² of skin and into the amount of skin not burned and multiplying it by 100 -
ANSWER: c. by using the rule of nines
What is the immediate or first threat to life from a massive third degree burn?
a. infection
b. catastrophic fluid loss
c. loss of immune function
d. fibrotic keloids - ANSWER: b. catastrophic fluid loss
A patient is not breathing and has skin that is blue color. This is known as ________.
a. erythma
b. ecchymosis
c. pallor
