BIO160 Unit 6 Quiz

Question 1

10 / 10 pts

The receptor that senses deep pressure (i.e., wearing a watch) is called ________.

Free Nerve Endings

Pacinian Receptors

Ruffini’s Receptors

End-bulbs of Krause

Question 2

10 / 10 pts

Sebaceous glands are responsible for secreting sebum to prevent drying of the hair and skin. These glands are driven by testosterone; therefore, they are particularly active during which age range?

Childhood

Puberty

Elderly

Adulthood

Question 3

10 / 10 pts

Hair follicles are formed from epidermal cells, but are located in the dermis of the skin.

True

False

Question 4

10 / 10 pts

Synovial membranes line/cover bodily cavities, such as thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.

True

False

Question 5

10 / 10 pts

Nails function as both protection of the finger and as a tool.

True

False

Question 6

10 / 10 pts

Which of the following receptors is responsible for sensing both pain and temperature:

Free Nerve Endings

Ruffini’s Receptors

Pacinian Receptors

Meissner’s Receptors

Question 7

10 / 10 pts

Which of the following is the most fatal of the skin cancers?

Kaposi sarcoma

Melanoma

Basal cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 8

10 / 10 pts

Sebum is an oily substance that helps to prevent the skin from drying.

True

False

Question 9

10 / 10 pts

Melanin is a protein that is produced by melanocytes within the skin. This protein functions to protect the other cells within the skin from:

Water penetration

UV radiation

Vitamin D synthesis

Fungal infections

Bacterial infections

IncorrectQuestion 10

0 / 10 pts

Cutaneous membranes are classified as connective tissue membranes.

True

False

Quiz Score: 90 out of 100