Integumentary System

Front

What is the function of the integument?

Back

All of the choices (protection, temperature maintenance, sensory reception)

Front

Which is the most superficial layer of skin?

Back

epidermis

Front

The epidermis is composed of _____.

Back

stratified squamous epithelium

Front

Which layer of the epidermis produces new skin cells? Options: stratum germinativum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum, stratum lucidum

Back

stratum germinativum

Front

Which layer of the epidermis do dead skin cells flake off of? Options: stratum germinativum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum, stratum lucidum

Back

stratum corneum

Front

Where is thick skin located? Options: palms, scalp, arms, face

Back

palms

Front

What layer of the skin is found only in the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet? Options: stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum lucidum, stratum germinativum

Back

stratum lucidum

Front

Deepest layer of the integument that is made of elastic connective tissue and adipose tissue.

Back

hypodermis

Front

Which layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles? Options: epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, hyperdermis

Back

dermis

Front

Skin and eye color is due to a pigment called ____.

Back

melanin