The Skin – Test Questions

Question 1 – Perspiration is secreted by the:

A. Endocrine glands
B. Sebaceous glands
C. Ceruminous glands
D. Sweat glands

Question 2 – The sebaceous glands secrete sebum into:

A. Hair follicles
B. The watery surface of the next layer of the skin
C. The dead skin cells
D. The circulatory system

Question 3 – Hair develops from:

A. The shaft
B. The follicle
C. The arrector pili
D. The endocrine gland

Question 4 – A factor associated with baldness is:

A. Disease
B. A lack of water
C. Too much fat
D. Tight skin

Question 5 – A function not pertaining to the skin is:

A. Water retention
B. Regulate body temperature
C. To provide movement
D. Evaporation of sweat

Question 6 – The dermis layer gives the skin:

A. Protection as it is the thickest layer

B. Flexibility and strength
C. Nutrients
D. The energy it needs

Question 7 – The epidermis contains a yellowish pigment called:

A. Carotene
B. Mucus
C. Capillaries
D. Fibrous tissue
Question 8 – The subcutaneous layer of tissue can be called the:

A. Dermis
B. Epidermis
C. Superficial fascia
D. Papillary layer

Question 9 – The stratum corneum cells contain a tough, water-repellent protein called:

A. Sweat
B. Keratin
C. Melanocytes
D. None of the above

Question 10 – The following is ‘not’ a skin type:

A. Healthy
B. Oily
C. Mature
D. Combination

Question 11 – Sensitive skin is often:

A. Shiny with open pores

B. Thinner and more delicate
C. Dry with lines
D. Dry and tight

Question 12 – The following is ‘not’ a function of the skin:

A. Reduce harmful effects of UV radiation

B. Prevent loss of water
C. To enable movement
D. To produce vitamin D

Question 13 – The following is a function of hair:

A. Enable movement
B. Produce vitamin D
C. To give an identity
D. Regulation of body temperature

Question 14 – The nail plate:

A. Is the junction for the matrix and nail bed

B. Rests on the nail bed up to the free edge
C. Is the epidermis around the nail
D. Is the base of the nail
Question 15 – The following doesn’t affect nail growth:

A. Age
B. Health
C. Diet
D. Personal hygiene

Question 16 – A congenital disease means:

A. Present from birth

B. Caused by a virus
C. Caused by a fungus
D. It is related to bacteria

Question 17 – Acne Rosacea is:

A. A congenital disease
B. A fungal condition
C. A bacterial condition
D. Another term for shingles

Question 18 – Ringworm is technically called:

A. Tinea corposis
B. Herpes zoster
C. Chickenpox
D. Lentigo

Question 19 – Basal cell carcinoma is a type of:

A. General disorder
B. Merkel cell
C. Verruca
D. Skin cancer

Question 20 – The integumentary system includes:

A. Skin, hair and nails

B. The bladder and kidneys
C. The muscles and bones
D. None of the above

Answers:

1: D
2: A
3: B
4: A
5: C
6: B
7: A
8: C
9: B
10: A
11: B
12: C
13: D
14: B
15: D
16: A
17. C
18. A
19. D
20: A