Integumentary System

Front

What is the general term for sweat glands?

Back

Sudoriferous glands.

Front

What gland releases an oil known as sebum?

Back

Sebaceous gland.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin: protection, sensation, movement, or temperature regulation?

Back

Movement.

Front

What is the name of the epidermal layer that provides protection?

Back

Stratum corneum.

Front

What is the waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis?

Back

Keratin.

Front

What are the two main types of sweat glands?

Back

Eccrine and apocrine glands.

Front

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

Back

To secrete sebum, which lubricates and waterproofs the skin.

Front

What is the role of the stratum corneum in the skin?

Back

It acts as a barrier to protect underlying tissues from infection, dehydration, and mechanical stress.

Front

What is the significance of keratin in the skin?

Back

Keratin provides strength and waterproofing to the skin.

Front

What type of skin cell is responsible for the sensation of touch?

Back

Merkel cells.