AP Chapter 6 Review

An organ contains

• at least four

  tissues grouped together that function together.

• all one type of tissue.

  skin and

  bones.

• one variety of

  each of the four tissue types.

• two or more

  tissues grouped together that function together.

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The human integumentary system includes

• just the skin.

• skin, nails, hair

  follicles, and glands.

• the epidermis,

  dermis, and subcutaneous layer.

• skin, hooves, and horns.

Nerve fibers scattered throughout the dermis are associated with

• fingernails and toenails.

• muscles, glands,

  and sensory receptors.

• bone, tendons,

  and muscles.

• hair, oil glands,

  and sweat glands.

As cells are pushed from the deeper part of the epidermis toward the surface

• they divide

  continually.

• their supply of

  nutrients improves.

• they die.

• they become cancerous.

Which of the following is not correct concerning the skin?

• The epidermis is

  composed of stratified squamous epithelium.

• The subcutaneous

  layer is between the dermis and the epidermis.

• The dermis

  contains smooth muscle and nerve tissue.

• The dermis is

  usually thicker than the epidermis.

The skin does all of the following except

• prevents water loss from deeper organs.

• synthesizes vitamin C.

• regulates body temperature.

• excretes wastes.

The major blood vessels that supply skin cells are found in the

• epidermis and

  dermis.

• dermis.

• bone.

• subcutaneous

  layer.

Skin cancer cells are most likely to develop from

• pigmented epithelial cells.

• non-pigmented epithelial cells.

• nonpigmented dermal cells.

• nonpigmented

  melanocytes.

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Which of the following is not a method for helping prevent pressure ulcer formation?

• massaging the skin

• eating foods rich in proteins

• stimulating blood flow

• sitting in one position for a long period of time

The main function of melanocytes is

• remove dead cells

  by phagocytosis.

• toproduce vitamin

  D.

• help control body

  temperature.

• produce

  melanin.