ch03_Integum_notes10/23/25

Open Ended

Why is the integumentary system important for the human body?

Open Ended

Explain how the skin helps regulate body temperature.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the integumentary system (more than one correct answer)?

• Sensory perception

• Waste elimination

• Blood cell production

• Vitamin D production

Labelling

Label the structures of the skin.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Epidermis

Dermis

Hypodermis

Hair follicle

muscle layer

Open Ended

What is the difference between someone who "tans" easily and someone who has naturally darker skin?

Multiple Choice

Which type of epidermal cell is responsible for producing keratin and forming the layers of the epidermis?

• Keratinocytes

• Merkel cells

• Epidermal dendritic cells

• Melanocytes

What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

Dropdown

The two categories of epithelial glands are exocrine and endocrine. Sebaceous glands are​ epithelial glands that are

Select answer

, whereas sweat glands are​

Select answer

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of adipose tissue in the hypodermis?

• Padding

• Insulation

• Energy storage

• Keratin production

Open Ended

How do the appendages of the skin contribute to its overall function and protection?

Multiple Choice

Which glands are responsible for producing sebum in the skin?

• Sebaceous glands

• Eccrine glands

• Apocrine glands

• Merkel cells

​Next class we will start on our fall presentation projects on Skin and Bone Conditions.

​Skin Coloring pages - due at end of period