NSG 3280(PATHO) EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
During a dermatology rotation, a group of medical students are provided with a
case study of a burn patient who sustained significant damage to the skin. The
supervising dermatologist emphasized the multiple crucial functions of the skin
and how each might be compromised due to the injury. The students were then
challenged to identify a function that is NOT primarily associated with the skin,
based on their learning. Which of the following functions is NOT a primary role of
the skin? - ANSWER Vitamin B production
In a dermatology seminar, Dr. Rivera presented a case of a patient with a rare
genetic disorder affecting the skin's structural integrity. The patient's stratum
corneum lacks the typical strength and resilience observed in healthy individuals.
Drawing upon this case, Dr. Rivera quizzes the participants about the structural
component responsible for providing the stratum corneum with its exceptional
structural strength within the epidermis. Which of the following is the correct
component? - ANSWER Keratinocytes
In a renowned dermatology conference, Dr.
Simmons presents a case study of a patient with a genetic condition that hampers
the skin's natural renewal process, making the skin appear prematurely aged.
Citing this case, Dr. Simmons postulates the importance of the skin's regenerative
capacity and asks the attendees to identify the specific layer in the skin where the
majority of mitotic division takes place, facilitating the continuous renewal and
repair of the epidermis. Which of the following is the correct layer? - ANSWER
Stratum basale
At an international dermatology symposium, Dr.
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