Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Back

Epidermis

Front

What is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains blood vessels and nerves?

Back

Dermis

Front

What is the function of sweat glands in the skin?

Back

To regulate body temperature and excrete waste.

Front

What is the role of hair follicles in the integumentary system?

Back

To produce hair and provide a protective barrier.

Front

What are the two main types of muscles in the human body?

Back

Skeletal and smooth muscles.

Front

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Back

To provide structure, support, and protection to the body.

Front

How many bones are in a child's skeleton compared to an adult's?

Back

A child's skeleton has more bones (around 270) that fuse to form 206 bones in adults.

Front

What is the function of nerves in the skin?

Back

To detect sensations such as pressure, pain, heat, and cold.

Front

What is the term for the fatty layer beneath the skin that helps insulate the body?

Back

Hypodermis.

Front

What is the main function of the muscular system?

Back

To facilitate movement of the body and maintain posture.