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Common Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System — Unit test Answers

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What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?

A
circulation regulation
B
homeostasis
C
immunity
D
red blood cell generation
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In which career does a person help develop vaccines?

A
scientific research immunologist
B
osteoimmunologist
C
allergist
D
cardiologist
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Makayla loves to wear high heels even though they squish the fronts of her toes. What integumentary system disorder is Makayla most at risk for?

A
inflammation of the sides of the toenails
B
a fungal infection
C
inflammation of the toenail matrix
D
an ingrown nail
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The functions of the integumentary system are

A
protecting the body, excreting wastes, sensing temperature changes, and generating vitamins.
B
protecting the body, excreting vitamins, sensing temperature changes, and generating wastes.
C
generating heat for the body, excreting vitamins, regulating temperatures, and generating wastes.
D
protecting the body, excreting wastes, regulating temperatures, and generating vitamins.
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What lymphatic disorder is most likely depicted in the photo below?Photo by James Heilman, MD

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A
lupus
B
lymphoma
C
mononucleosis
D
lymphedema
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Celeste has itchy red patches of skin that have a dry, scaly surface. What is most likely the cause of her dermatitis?

A
psoriasis
B
acne
C
melanoma
D
basal cell carcinoma
7

Javier abstains from drug use and sexual activity. What immune disorder is Javier preventing with his actions?

A
SCID
B
AIDS
C
RA
D
MS
8

A post-doctorate position is most likely to be held by

A
a geriatric allergist.
B
an allergist.
C
a pediatric immunologist.
D
a scientific research immunologist.
9

Which lists the careers from the least amount of school required to the most amount of school required?

A
cosmetologist, dermatology technician, dermatologist
B
cosmetologist, dermatologist, dermatology technician
C
dermatologist, dermatology technician, cosmetologist
D
dermatologist, cosmetologist, dermatology technician
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A doctor who specializes in skin disorders is a

A
dermatologist.
B
dermatology technician.
C
microdermabrasion.
D
cosmetologist.
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Sarah is a pediatric allergist, Nicole is an osteoimmunologist, and Donald is a pharmacologist. What do these three health professionals have in common?

A
They all work with children.
B
They all must take board exams to be certified every ten years.
C
They all develop and test medicines to be used in the various healthcare fields.
D
They all had to pass the MCAT at one point in their career paths.
12

Cynthia catches a cold and gets sick, but then she starts to recover. How is the lymphatic system involved in this scenario?

A
The lymphatic system signals to the circulatory system to generate red blood cells.
B
The lymphatic system generates the red blood cells that fight the cold virus.
C
The lymphatic system signals to the circulatory system to generate white blood cells.
D
The lymphatic system generates the white blood cells that fight the cold virus.
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An ER doctor is examining a burned patient and notices that the patient’s burn has destroyed all three layers of skin. What type of burn does the patient most likely have?

A
a sunburn
B
a first-degree burn
C
a second-degree burn
D
a third-degree burn
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Which row in the table below contains an error? CauseDisorderALymph vessel blockageLymphedemaBBacteriaMononucleosisCCancerLymphomaDImmune systemLupus

A
row A
B
row B
C
row C
D
row D
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What is a type of certification that assesses and certifies the qualifications of a professional?

A
certified clinical medical board
B
RMA
C
MCAT
D
board certification
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Several cases of mononucleosis have been reported at Isaiah’s school. What preventative measures should he take to minimize his risk?

A
elevate his legs at the end of each day
B
avoid sharing food and utensils
C
lower his stress level
D
sleep more
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Alan chooses not to wear sunscreen because the oils build up on his skin. What is Alan trying to prevent, and what is he failing to prevent?

A
Alan is trying to prevent skin cancer but failing to prevent acne.
B
Alan is trying to prevent acne but failing to prevent skin cancer.
C
Alan is trying to prevent psoriasis but failing to prevent eczema.
D
Alan is trying to prevent eczema but failing to prevent psoriasis.
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Which of the following is a lymphatic disorder?

A
lupus
B
melanoma
C
psoriasis
D
seizure
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Avoiding sun exposure can reduce the number of flare-ups in a person with

A
arthritis.
B
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
C
allergies.
D
lupus.
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Why are the lymphatic vessels closely associated with the capillary beds?

A
All of the interstitial fluid that leaks from the lymphatic vessels is picked up by the capillaries.
B
Some of the interstitial fluid that leaks from the lymphatic vessels is picked up by the capillaries.
C
All of the interstitial fluid that leaks from the capillaries is picked up by the lymphatic vessels.
D
Some of the interstitial fluid that leaks from the capillaries is picked up by the lymphatic vessels.

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