Question 1

Albinism is the genetic lack of melanin that results in a milky white coloration of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Fingerprints left on things we touch are associated with our __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dermal papillae
B)   dermal connective tissue
C)   stratum basale
D)   subcutaneous tissue
E)   subcutaneous adiposeF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Basal cell carcinoma initially affects cells of the stratum __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   spinosum
B)   germinativum
C)   corneum
D)   basale
E)   lucidumF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

The least common,but most deadly,type of skin cancer is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   basal cell carcinoma
B)   squamous cell carcinoma
C)   melanoma
D)   skin lymphoma
E)   skin sarcomaF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 5

Pattern baldness is relatively rare in women because women have lower testosterone levels than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The youngest keratinocytes are found in the stratum basale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Mitosis in the __________ accounts for growth of the nail.

Accepted Answer

A)   nail plate
B)   nail fold
C)   eponychium
D)   hyponychium
E)   nail matrixF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Exam 6: The Integumentary System

Pattern baldness is relatively rare in women because women have lower testosterone levels than men.

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Basal cell carcinoma initially affects cells of the stratum __________.

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The youngest keratinocytes are found in the stratum basale.

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The least common,but most deadly,type of skin cancer is __________.

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Mitosis in the __________ accounts for growth of the nail.

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Fingerprints left on things we touch are associated with our __________.

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Albinism is the genetic lack of melanin that results in a milky white coloration of the skin.

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Exam 6: The Integumentary System

Pattern baldness is relatively rare in women because women have lower testosterone levels than men.

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Basal cell carcinoma initially affects cells of the stratum __________.

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The youngest keratinocytes are found in the stratum basale.

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The least common,but most deadly,type of skin cancer is __________.

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Mitosis in the __________ accounts for growth of the nail.

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Fingerprints left on things we touch are associated with our __________.

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Albinism is the genetic lack of melanin that results in a milky white coloration of the skin.

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