Jarvis - Physical Examination & Health
Assessment - Chapter 12 Exam
Questions With Complete Solutions
/. What are the two layers of the skin? - Answer-✅Dermis & Epidermis
/.The layer of tissue that resides underneath the dermis is called the _________ layer. -
Answer-✅Subcutaneous
/.The subcutaneous layer is made up of what type of tissue? - Answer-✅Adipose
/.This characterizes what layer of tissue? Thin, tough layer with tightly bound cells into
sheets forming a rugged protective barrier; stratified into several zones - Answer-
✅Epidermis
/.Which layer of the epidermis forms new skin cells? - Answer-✅Basal
/.Major component of the epidermis, tough, fibrous protein. - Answer-✅Keratin
/.Melanin producing cells - Answer-✅Melanocytes
/.Outer layer of epidermis, consists of dead keratinized cells closely packed. - Answer-
✅Horny cell layer
/.True or False? The epidermis is avascular and receives its nutrients from blood
vessels in dermis. - Answer-✅True
/.Where is skin thicker? - Answer-✅Palms & Soles
/.What are the three sources of skin color? - Answer-✅1) Melanin (brown pigment)
2) Carotene (Yellow-orange)
3) Vascular bed (red-purple)
/.Which tissue layer is the inner supportive layer made up of connective tissue
(collagen)? - Answer-✅Dermis
/.Vellus Hair - Answer-✅Fine, faint hair which covers most of the body
, /.Terminal Hair - Answer-✅Darker, thicker hair which grows on scalp, eyebrows and
pubic area, axillae, face, chest (on men after puberty)
/.Secreted lipid substance for protection which oils and lubricates the skin and hair and
forms an emulsion with water that retards water loss from the skin. - Answer-✅Sebum
/.Sebaceous Glands - Answer-✅The glands which produce sebum and are located
everywhere except on the palms and soles.
/.What are the two types of sweat glands? - Answer-✅1) Eccrine
2) Appocrine
/.Eccrine Glands - Answer-✅Coiled tubules that open directly onto the skin surface and
produce a dilute saline solution called sweat
/.Apocrine Glands - Answer-✅Produce a thick, milky secretion and open into the hair
follicles. Located mainly in the axillae, anogenital area, nipples, and navel. Activate
during puberty.
/.Nails are hard plates of what protein? - Answer-✅Keratin
/.Cuticle - Answer-✅Works like a gasket to cover and protect the nail matrix
/.Functions of the Skin: - Answer-✅1) Protection
2) Prevents Penetration
3) Perception
4) Temperature Regulation
5) Identification
6) Communication
7) Wound Repair
8) Absorption & Excretion
9) Production of Vitamin D
/.What vitamin does the skin produce? - Answer-✅Vitamin D
/.Lanugo - Answer-✅Fine, downy hair of the newborn infant. This hair covers most of
the skin by midgestation.
/.Vernix Caseosa - Answer-✅Thick, cheesy substance made up of sebum and shed
epithelial cells that covers the skin at birth.
/.Hormonal changes during pregnancy result in increased pigment in the: - Answer-
✅Areolae, nipples, vulva, and somtimes midline of abdomen
Assessment - Chapter 12 Exam
Questions With Complete Solutions
/. What are the two layers of the skin? - Answer-✅Dermis & Epidermis
/.The layer of tissue that resides underneath the dermis is called the _________ layer. -
Answer-✅Subcutaneous
/.The subcutaneous layer is made up of what type of tissue? - Answer-✅Adipose
/.This characterizes what layer of tissue? Thin, tough layer with tightly bound cells into
sheets forming a rugged protective barrier; stratified into several zones - Answer-
✅Epidermis
/.Which layer of the epidermis forms new skin cells? - Answer-✅Basal
/.Major component of the epidermis, tough, fibrous protein. - Answer-✅Keratin
/.Melanin producing cells - Answer-✅Melanocytes
/.Outer layer of epidermis, consists of dead keratinized cells closely packed. - Answer-
✅Horny cell layer
/.True or False? The epidermis is avascular and receives its nutrients from blood
vessels in dermis. - Answer-✅True
/.Where is skin thicker? - Answer-✅Palms & Soles
/.What are the three sources of skin color? - Answer-✅1) Melanin (brown pigment)
2) Carotene (Yellow-orange)
3) Vascular bed (red-purple)
/.Which tissue layer is the inner supportive layer made up of connective tissue
(collagen)? - Answer-✅Dermis
/.Vellus Hair - Answer-✅Fine, faint hair which covers most of the body
, /.Terminal Hair - Answer-✅Darker, thicker hair which grows on scalp, eyebrows and
pubic area, axillae, face, chest (on men after puberty)
/.Secreted lipid substance for protection which oils and lubricates the skin and hair and
forms an emulsion with water that retards water loss from the skin. - Answer-✅Sebum
/.Sebaceous Glands - Answer-✅The glands which produce sebum and are located
everywhere except on the palms and soles.
/.What are the two types of sweat glands? - Answer-✅1) Eccrine
2) Appocrine
/.Eccrine Glands - Answer-✅Coiled tubules that open directly onto the skin surface and
produce a dilute saline solution called sweat
/.Apocrine Glands - Answer-✅Produce a thick, milky secretion and open into the hair
follicles. Located mainly in the axillae, anogenital area, nipples, and navel. Activate
during puberty.
/.Nails are hard plates of what protein? - Answer-✅Keratin
/.Cuticle - Answer-✅Works like a gasket to cover and protect the nail matrix
/.Functions of the Skin: - Answer-✅1) Protection
2) Prevents Penetration
3) Perception
4) Temperature Regulation
5) Identification
6) Communication
7) Wound Repair
8) Absorption & Excretion
9) Production of Vitamin D
/.What vitamin does the skin produce? - Answer-✅Vitamin D
/.Lanugo - Answer-✅Fine, downy hair of the newborn infant. This hair covers most of
the skin by midgestation.
/.Vernix Caseosa - Answer-✅Thick, cheesy substance made up of sebum and shed
epithelial cells that covers the skin at birth.
/.Hormonal changes during pregnancy result in increased pigment in the: - Answer-
✅Areolae, nipples, vulva, and somtimes midline of abdomen
