From which of the primary germ layers of the embryo does the epidermis of the skin develop?

From which of the primary germ layers of the embryo does the epidermis of the skin develop?
 
  a) Endoderm
  b) Ectoderm
  c) Mesoderm
  d) All of these choices are correct.
  e) Both endoderm and ectoderm.

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(Question 2) Which of the following is NOT a homeostatic contribution of skin?
 
  a) Help provide calcium ions needed for muscle contraction
  b) Provide sensory input to the brain
  c) Help activate vitamin B
  d) Help activate vitamins D
  e) Thermoregulation

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(Question 3) The diagnostic procedure is begun by first determining the________.
 
  A) Chief complaint B) Prognosis
  C) Syndrome D) Laboratory tests

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(Question 4) Goose bumps are caused by
 
  a) action of arrector pili muscles.
  b) secretions from the sudoriferous glands.
  c) contraction of dermal papillae.
  d) stimulation of hair root plexus.
  e) secretions from the sebaceous gland.

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(Question 5) You stepped on a nail. List the sequential layers (or strata) of the epidermis that the nail penetrated through to finally reach the dermis.
 
  a) basale, spinosum, granulosom, corneum
  b) granulosom, spinosum, lucidum, corneum, basale
  c) corneum, lucidum, granulosom, spinosum, basale
  d) corneum, granulosom, spinosum, basale
  e) corneum, granulosom, lucidum, spinosum, basale

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(Question 6) Describe the structure and function of the different types of exocrine glands found in the skin
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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(Question 7) Which of the following terms refers to a hardened and thickened area of skin resulting from persistent pressure and friction?
 
  a) callus
  b) blister
  c) wart
  d) papule
  e) fever blister

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(Question 8) Which of the following terms refers to an inflammation of the skin characterized by patches of redness, blistering, and extreme itching?
 
  a) papule
  b) laceration
  c) keratosis
  d) frostbite
  e) eczema

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(Question 9) Which condition results from androgens inhibiting hair growth in genetically predisposed adults?
 
  a) hirsutism
  b) pallor
  c) jaundice
  d) male-pattern baldness
  e) erythema

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(Question 10) Which of the following terms refers to an irregular tear of the skin?
 
  a) abrasion
  b) papule
  c) keloid
  d) laceration
  e) cyst