Integumentary System Review

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of skin? sensation, excretion of waste, production of vitamins, secretion of hormones

Back

production of vitamins

Front

Order the layers of skin from superficial to deep: hypodermis, epidermis, dermis

Back

epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

Front

Which epidermal layer is made of cells that are constantly dividing?

• stratum lucidum
• stratum granulosum
• stratum corneum
• stratum basale

Back

stratum basale

Front

Which epidermal layer is only found in thick skin like that on the palms of your hands?

Back

stratum lucidum

Front

Which epidermal layer is constantly being shed during daily activities? Options: stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum, stratum basale

Back

stratum corneum

Front

What causes your fingerprints?

Back

a layer of dermal papillae

Front

The pigment produced by your skin that protects you from UV radiation is

Back

melanin

Front

The arrangement of _____ in the dermis forms lines of cleavage.

Back

collagen

Front

The dermis is composed of 2 layers: the ____________ layer, which is made of loose connective tissue and the ___________ layer, which is made of densely-packed fibrous tissue.

Back

papillary, reticular

Front

The sudoriferous glands found primarily in the armpits and groin responsible for body odor are known as

Back

apocrine glands