Integumentary System Review

Front

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

Back

Sweat Glands

Front

Which type of cell is found in the hypodermis?

Back

Adipose tissue

Front

Which layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles?

Back

Dermis

Front

The sweat gland that produces 'stinky' sweat is the?

Back

Apocrine gland

Front

Which layer of epidermis would contain 100% dead cells that have been fully keratinized?

Back

Stratum corneum

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Back

Epidermis

Front

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

Back

To produce oil (sebum) that lubricates the skin and hair.

Front

What type of cells are responsible for skin pigmentation?

Back

Melanocytes

Front

What is the role of Langerhans cells in the skin?

Back

They act as immune cells that help protect against pathogens.

Front

What is the function of the hypodermis?

Back

To insulate the body and absorb shock.