Integumentary System Review

Front

Your skin is home to more than 1000 species of _____________.

Back

Bacteria

Front

Which are parts of the integumentary system?

Back

Hair, skin, nails

Front

The function that allows the body to eliminate salt, waste, and excess water is:

Back

perspiration (excretion)

Front

How does hair protect us?

Back

By protecting us from harmful UV rays

Front

What is the purpose of the skin?

Back

All of the above (Provide protection from the sun and germs, Gather information from the environment to maintain homeostasis, Storage of water, glucose and vitamin D)

Front

What is the largest organ of the human body?

Back

Skin

Front

What are the three main layers of the skin?

Back

Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

Front

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

Back

To regulate body temperature and excrete waste.

Front

What pigment gives skin its color?

Back

Melanin

Front

What is the function of hair follicles?

Back

To produce hair and anchor it into the skin.