BIOD 151-ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY|PORTAGE LEARNING|
MODULE 7 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE 2025
C
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Identify the sensory cell receptor A) Meinser's corpuscles
highlighted in blue B) Detects
What sensory information is detected by light touch
this type of receptor and
vibration
(mechanor
eceptor)
Sebaceous gland (oil
What is the name and function of this gland) produces oil
structure? (sebum) to prevent
the skin and hair
from drying
Arrector pili, a smooth
What is the name and function of this muscle which connects
structure? to each hair follicle. It
contracts when the
body is
cold or experiences an emotional response
Stratum granulosum; epidermis
Identify the region and layer of skin
highlighted in blue
The layers of the epidermis, from deep to Stratum basale, stratum spinosum, statum granulosum,
superficial are: stratum corneum
Exocrine glands secrete ___; Endocrine glands B. Into an epithelial lining, for body-wide distribution
secrete ___ C. through a duct, into the blood stream
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, Which of the following is true regarding the C. The basement membrane contains its blood supply
epidermis?
A. it is highly vascular
B. it is comprised of five distinct layers
C. The basement membrane contains its
blood supply
D. epidermal ridges change throughout a
person's lifetime
A person touches a hot cup of coffee. What Thermoreceptor
type of sensory organ detects this
information?
Merkel cells are embedded in what layer of the Epidermis
skin?
A person who is dehydrated has decreased
How can the skin be used to determine if a water content in the dermal layer of their
person is dehydrated? skin. A person can be tested for dehydration
by pinching the skin on the back of their
hand. One indicator of dehydration is
when the skin does not recoil back to its
normal shape but instead stays "ridged."
All of the following are functions of skin D. produce vitamin k
except:
A. Absorbs UV rays
B. Thermoregulation
C. Perspiration
D. ProduceVitamin K
The thickest region of the dermis is the A. reticular
A. Reticular
B. Papillary
C. Basement membrane
D. Subctuaneous
E. None of the above are layers of the
dermis
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MODULE 7 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS| LATEST UPDATE 2025
C
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
Identify the sensory cell receptor A) Meinser's corpuscles
highlighted in blue B) Detects
What sensory information is detected by light touch
this type of receptor and
vibration
(mechanor
eceptor)
Sebaceous gland (oil
What is the name and function of this gland) produces oil
structure? (sebum) to prevent
the skin and hair
from drying
Arrector pili, a smooth
What is the name and function of this muscle which connects
structure? to each hair follicle. It
contracts when the
body is
cold or experiences an emotional response
Stratum granulosum; epidermis
Identify the region and layer of skin
highlighted in blue
The layers of the epidermis, from deep to Stratum basale, stratum spinosum, statum granulosum,
superficial are: stratum corneum
Exocrine glands secrete ___; Endocrine glands B. Into an epithelial lining, for body-wide distribution
secrete ___ C. through a duct, into the blood stream
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, Which of the following is true regarding the C. The basement membrane contains its blood supply
epidermis?
A. it is highly vascular
B. it is comprised of five distinct layers
C. The basement membrane contains its
blood supply
D. epidermal ridges change throughout a
person's lifetime
A person touches a hot cup of coffee. What Thermoreceptor
type of sensory organ detects this
information?
Merkel cells are embedded in what layer of the Epidermis
skin?
A person who is dehydrated has decreased
How can the skin be used to determine if a water content in the dermal layer of their
person is dehydrated? skin. A person can be tested for dehydration
by pinching the skin on the back of their
hand. One indicator of dehydration is
when the skin does not recoil back to its
normal shape but instead stays "ridged."
All of the following are functions of skin D. produce vitamin k
except:
A. Absorbs UV rays
B. Thermoregulation
C. Perspiration
D. ProduceVitamin K
The thickest region of the dermis is the A. reticular
A. Reticular
B. Papillary
C. Basement membrane
D. Subctuaneous
E. None of the above are layers of the
dermis
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