Integumentary System Test

Front

What is the purpose of lamellar bodies in the skin?

Back

They release lipids that waterproof our skin.

Front

How does the body cool itself?

Back

Through sweating.

Front

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

Back

Keratin.

Front

Which of the following is not a function of the integumentary system?

Back

Urinating.

Front

What is the top layer of the skin called?

Back

Epidermis.

Front

What are the main functions of the integumentary system?

Back

Protection, sensation, thermoregulation, and vitamin D synthesis.

Front

What is the role of sweat glands in the integumentary system?

Back

To help regulate body temperature through the process of evaporation.

Front

What is the difference between the dermis and epidermis?

Back

The epidermis is the outer layer of skin, while the dermis is the thicker layer beneath it that contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue.

Front

What is melanin and its function in the skin?

Back

Melanin is a pigment that gives skin its color and protects against UV radiation.

Front

What are the three main layers of the skin?

Back

Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.