Medical Term- Integumentary System

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary function of the integumentary system?

• Protecting the body from external damage

• Producing hormones for metabolism

• Transporting oxygen in the blood

• Breaking down food for energy

Open Ended

Why do you think the integumentary system is important for our overall health?

Multiple Choice

Which combining form is related to sweat glands?

• seb/o

• hidr/o

• pil/o

• onych/o

Open Ended

Explain how the integumentary system helps maintain the health of the body.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the skin?

• Keeps the body waterproof

• Blocks the entrance of pathogens

• Synthesizes vitamin D

• Produces insulin

Fill in the Blank

The glands that secrete sebum to lubricate the skin are called ___ glands.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function or characteristic of the epidermis?

• Contains blood vessels

• Outermost layer of skin

• Made of specialized epithelial tissues

• Depends on lower layers for nourishment

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about squamous epithelial tissue are correct?

• It forms the upper layer of the epidermis.

• It is made of flat, scaly cells that are continuously shed.

• It is found only in the dermis.

• It provides a protective covering for the body.

Open Ended

Explain the role of keratin in the structure and function of the epidermis.

Fill in the Blank

The lowest layer of the epidermis is called the ___ layer.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of melanin in the skin?

• Protects skin from UV rays

• Produces sweat

• Forms connective tissue

• Stimulates nerve endings

Multiple Choice

Which structures are found in the dermis but not in the epidermis?

• Blood vessels

• Keratin

• Melanocytes

• Squamous epithelial tissue

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of mast cells within the dermis?

• They provide structural support to bones.

• They produce and release heparin and histamine in response to injury or allergy.

• They store large quantities of fat.

• They secrete sebum to lubricate the skin.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of heparin released in the dermis?

• To lubricate the skin

• To prevent blood clotting

• To increase mucus secretion

• To store fat

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about sebaceous glands is/are correct?

• They are located in the dermis.

• They secrete an oily substance called sebum.

• Sebum lubricates the skin and discourages bacterial growth.

• They are most numerous in the palms and soles.

Fill in the Blank

Sweat glands are also known as ___ glands.

Open Ended

Describe the process by which perspiration helps regulate body temperature.

Open Ended

Explain the function of the arrector pili muscle and how it contributes to thermoregulation.

Fill in the Blank

The color of hair is determined by ___ .

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the nail plate are correct?

• It is translucent.

• It is molded to the surface of underlying tissues.

• It is made of hard, keratinized plates of epidermal cells.

• It is responsible for the pink color of the nail.

Multiple Choice

What is the main protein that makes up hair and nails?

• Keratin

• Collagen

• Elastin

• Melanin

Multiple Choice

Which part of the nail is responsible for new keratin cell formation?

• Lunula

• Cuticle

• Nail bed

• Free edge

Multiple Choice

Which medical specialist would you consult for a disorder of the skin?

• Dermatologist

• Plastic surgeon

• Cosmetic surgeon

• Orthopedist

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about the integumentary system after today's lesson?