Microorganisms and Integumentary Assessment

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Which of the following is a protein-based infectious agent that lacks genetic material? Options: Prion, Virus, Bacteria, Protist

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Prion

Front

What type of cells specifically produce mucus in epithelial tissue? Options: Stem cells, Goblet cells, Helper T cells, Squamous cells

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Goblet cells

Front

Which layer of skin contains blood vessels, nerve endings, and hair follicles? Options: Subcutaneous tissue, Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis

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Dermis

Front

What characteristic distinguishes viruses from other pathogens? Options: They have cell walls, They reproduce independently, They are always beneficial, They require host cells to replicate

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They require host cells to replicate

Front

Which organism is a multicellular parasite that often infects the digestive tract? Options: Fungi, Bacteria, Protist, Helminth

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Helminth

Front

What is the primary function of the epidermis?

Back

Protection from UV radiation

Front

Which layer of skin is responsible for fat storage and insulation? Options: Dermis, Epidermis, Subcutaneous tissue, Stratum corneum

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Subcutaneous tissue

Front

What type of tissue forms the lining of the respiratory tract? Options: Stratified squamous, Simple squamous, Transitional, Columnar epithelium

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Columnar epithelium

Front

Which structure produces sebum to lubricate the skin and hair? Options: Sweat gland, Oil gland, Meissner's corpuscle, Hair follicle

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Oil gland

Front

What is the main function of mucus in the body? Options: Digest food, Transport oxygen, Trap pathogens, Produce hormones

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Trap pathogens