Question 1

What are the three layers that make up the skin?

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Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis

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Epidermis, Subcutaneous, Muscle

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Epidermis, Dermis, Matrix

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Epidermis, Fat, Bone

Question 2

Where do oil glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles lie?

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In the dermis layer

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In the hypodermis layer

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In the outer layer of skin

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In the epidermis layer

Question 3

What is melanin, and what type of cell produces it?

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Melanin is a pigment produced by melanocytes

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Melanin is a protein produced by keratinocytes

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Melanin is a carbohydrate produced by fibroblasts

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Melanin is a fat produced by adipocytes

Question 4

Which layer contains nerves and blood vessels?

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Dermis

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Basement membrane

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Hypodermis

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Epidermis

Question 5

Which layer contains adipose (fatty) tissue, and what is the function of that tissue?

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Hypodermis; to insulate and cushion the body

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Dermis; to protect against UV radiation

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Epidermis; to produce melanin

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Adipose layer; to produce sweat

Question 6

What do the nerves in the skin allow it to sense?

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Touch, temperature, and pain

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Magnetism and pressure

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Sound and light

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Taste and smell

Question 7

Where are the two places you don’t grow hair?

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Palms of the hands and soles of the feet

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Ears and nose

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Head and face

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Back and chest

Question 8

What does a hair follicle consist of?

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A root and a surrounding sheath

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A shaft and a bulb

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A surface and a base

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A tip and a branch

Question 9

What is the function of the surface of the epidermis?

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To protect underlying tissues from the environment

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To sense temperature

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To produce sweat

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To store fat

Question 10

What is another term for the subcutaneous layer of the skin?

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Hypodermis

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Epidermis

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Dermis

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Epithelial

Question 11

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

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Epidermis

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Hypodermis

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Subcutis

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Dermis

Question 12

What is the primary function of the skin?

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Protection

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Respiration

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Digestion

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Absorption

Question 13

What is the name of the tiny muscle that causes goose bumps?

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arrector pili

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sebum gland

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hair follicle

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melanocyte

Question 14

What are the two types of sweat glands and how do they contribute to homeostasis?

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eccrine and apocrine glands, regulating body temperature

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melanocytes and apocrine glands, protecting skin

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sebaceous and eccrine glands, producing oil

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dermal and epidermal glands, providing nutrients

Question 15

What is the deadliest type of skin cancer?

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melanoma

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keratosis

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squamous cell carcinoma

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basal cell carcinoma

Question 16

What type of skin cells form a protective barrier on the surface of your skin?

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keratinocytes

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adipocytes

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fibroblasts

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melanocytes

Question 17

What are 5 ways to prevent skin cancer?

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using sunscreen, avoiding tanning beds, wearing protective clothing, seeking shade, and monitoring skin for changes

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eating more fruits, applying perfume, exercising indoors, staying up late, and avoiding water

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only using moisturizer, visiting the dentist, taking vitamins, staying in the dark, and washing hands frequently

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getting sunburned regularly, wearing short sleeves, using old sunscreen, engaging in outdoor activities without protection, and ignoring skin changes

Question 18

What is skin cancer?

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the abnormal growth of skin cells

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an allergy

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a fungal infection

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a type of rash

Question 19

What is the primary function of nails?

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to protect the tips of fingers and toes

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to store nutrients

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to produce heat

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to enhance grip

Question 20

What are sebaceous glands?

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glands that secrete oil to lubricate the skin

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glands that produce sweat

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glands that release lymph fluid

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glands that create adrenaline

Question 21

What are the four main parts of the urinary system?

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Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra

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Stomach, Intestines, Rectum, Anus

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Lungs, Heart, Trachea, Diaphragm

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Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder, Spleen

Question 22

What is the primary function of the urinary system?

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To regulate the composition of body fluids and remove body wastes

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To digest food and absorb nutrients

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To transport oxygen and nutrients throughout the body

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To produce hormones and regulate metabolism

Question 23

Which part of the urinary system is responsible for moving urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

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Ureters

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Kidneys

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Urethra

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Bladder

Question 24

What is the function of the bladder in the urinary system?

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To store urine until it is excreted from the body

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To produce urine

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To filter blood

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To transport urine to the kidneys

Question 25

What is a UTI and what are some common symptoms?

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A urinary tract infection; symptoms include frequent urination and burning sensation

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A digestive issue; symptoms include nausea and stomach cramps

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A blood clot; symptoms include swelling and redness

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A kidney stone; symptoms include severe back pain

Question 26

What is the main purpose of the kidneys in the urinary system?

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To filter blood and produce urine

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To transport oxygen to the blood

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To store bile and aid digestion

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To regulate heart rate and blood pressure

Question 27

What are kidney stones and how do they form?

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Solid masses of crystallized minerals that form in the kidneys from concentrated urine

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Tumors that grow inside the bladder

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Fluid-filled sacs that develop in the abdominal area

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Infections caused by bacteria in the kidneys

Question 28

What is the glomerulus in the context of the urinary system?

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A network of capillaries in the kidneys that filter blood

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A muscular tube that carries urine to the bladder

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A storage area for urine before excretion

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A type of stone that forms in the kidneys

Question 29

How do the urethras differ between males and females?

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The male urethra is longer and serves both urinary and reproductive functions, while the female urethra is shorter and only serves urinary purposes.

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The female urethra is longer and serves both urinary and reproductive functions

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The male urethra is shorter and only serves urinary purposes

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They are the same length and serve the same functions

Question 30

What percentage of urine is normally made up of water?

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About 95 percent

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90 percent

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75 percent

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50 percent

Question 31

What is a common treatment for chronic kidney disease?

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Dialysis

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Chemotherapy

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Antibiotics

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Physical therapy

Question 32

What test is ordered to diagnose a UTI and what type of medication is used to treat them?

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Urinalysis and antibiotics

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Blood test and pain relievers

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X-ray and antiviral medications

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CT scan and antifungals

Question 33

Voiding is another term for ________________________________.

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urination

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defecation

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digestion

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perspiration

Question 34

Each kidney contains about 1.2 million ________________________________, the tiny structures that filter the blood

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nephrons

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tubules

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glomeruli

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arteries

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