ATI RN
Pediatric Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following does NOT describe the epidermis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The epidermis is avascular (lacks blood vessels); blood vessels are found in the dermis below it.
Question 2 of 5
The water-proofing protein found in the epidermis is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keratin is the protein that waterproofs and strengthens the epidermis.
Question 3 of 5
Place the layers of the skin and the hypodermis in order of most superficial to deepest.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct order from superficial to deep is epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
Question 4 of 5
Hair, nails and glands originate from tissue.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hair, nails, and glands develop from the epidermal tissue during embryonic development.
Question 5 of 5
Identify the glands that begin secreting at puberty and secrete sexual attractants.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Apocrine sudoriferous glands activate at puberty and produce secretions that may act as pheromones.