1) Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the cutaneous membrane?

A) epidermis, hypodermis, dermis

B) dermis, epidermis, hypodermis

C) epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

D) hypodermis, dermis, epidermis

E) dermis, hypodermis, dermis

2) The deepest layer of cells in the epidermis is the cells of the ________.

A) stratum corneum

B) stratum lucidum

C) stratum basale

D) stratum granulosum

E) stratum spinosum

3) Projections of loose connective tissue from the dermis, which extend upward between the adjacent ridges of the epidermis, are called ________.

A) epidermal ridges

B) strata

C) reticular layers

D) accessory structures

E) dermal papillae

4) The layer of the epidermis at the exposed surface is the

A) stratum corneum.

B) stratum lucidum.

C) stratum basale.

D) stratum granulosum.

E) stratum spinosum.

5) Thick skin can be found on the

A) back.

B) palms.

C) legs.

D) arms.

E) chest.

6) The skin is also called the ________ membrane.

A) serous

B) mucous

C) synovial

D) cutaneous

E) peritoneal

7) Functions of the skin include

A) regulating body temperature.

B) synthesizing antibodies.

C) producing adipose tissue.

D) synthesizing digestive enzymes.

E) release of large amounts of hormones.

8) Epidermal cells are supplied with nutrients from blood vessels in the

A) dermis.

B) epidermis.

C) hypodermis.

D) epidermis and dermis

E) subcutaneous layer

9) Which of the following is the function of the combination of epidermal ridges and dermal papillae?

A) increase storage of nutrients in the digestive tract

B) increase surface area for diffusion between the dermis and epidermis

C) increase sensory reception

D) increase secretion of milk in specialized integumentary glands

E) increase large reserves of lipids in adipose tissue

10) The protein that contributes to many of the skin’s protective qualities is called ________.

A) melanin

B) keratin

C) carotene

D) dermicidin

E) calcitriol