Integumentary System Review

Front

The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called

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keratin

Front

What are the three main layers of the skin?

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The epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous

Front

This product of our epidermis protects us from UV radiation.

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Melanin

Front

The muscle that causes goose bumps when a person is frightened or cold is the?

Back

arrector pili muscle

Front

The sweat gland that produces "stinky" sweat is the

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Apocrine gland

Front

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

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dermis

Front

What part of the Integumentary System helps to keep our bodies from overheating?

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Sweat Glands

Front

Which layer of epidermis contains 100% dead cells that have been fully keratinized (flattened/hardened)?

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Stratum corneum

Front

Which type of cell is found in the hypodermis?

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adipose tissue

Front

Oil glands that are connected to hair follicles are also called?

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sebaceous glands