Integumentary System flashcards

Front

Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscle. Options: Arrector pili, Apocrine, Eccrine, Sebaceous

Back

Arrector pili

Front

Skin color is due to a pigment called

Back

Melanin

Front

Which layer of the epidermis is capable of dividing? Options: Stratum basale, Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum spinosum

Back

Stratum basale

Front

The sweat gland that produces "stinky" sweat is the

Back

Apocrine gland

Front

The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called

Back

keratin

Front

The epidermis is composed of: stratified squamous epithelium, simple columnar epithelium, adipose tissue, connective tissue

Back

stratified squamous epithelium

Front

The clear layer only present in certain areas of the body is called: Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum

Back

Stratum lucidum

Front

The function of sebum is:

Back

Keeps skin soft and moist

Front

A sunburn might be an example of a:

Back

1st degree burn

Front

The function of the integumentary system includes all of these except what?

• Homeostasis
• Cooling system
• Synthesis of Vitamin A
• Excretion of wastes

Back

Synthesis of Vitamin A