Integumentary System Study Worksheet

Front

If a person has a disorder affecting their sweat glands, which body function might be most directly impacted?

Back

Temperature regulation

Front

Which part of the hair is described as the most internal layer?

Back

Medulla

Front

What are human nails primarily made of?

Back

Keratin

Front

What is the function of the nail matrix?

Back

It creates new skin by pushing out old dead skin to make the nail bed.

Front

Which system controls the sweat glands?

Back

Nervous system

Front

Explain how the integumentary system contributes to bone health. Use evidence from the function of vitamin D.

Back

By allowing ultraviolet light to trigger vitamin D production, which is necessary for calcium and phosphorus absorption, supporting bone health.

Front

Approximately how many feet of nerves are found in a square inch of skin?

Back

72 feet

Front

A patient has dry, unprotected skin due to a malfunction in one of their skin appendages. Which appendage is most likely not functioning properly?

Back

Sebaceous glands

Front

The hardened keratin structure covering the nail bed is the __________.

Back

nail plate

Front

The protective covering of the body.

Back

integumentary system