Ch 6: Integumentary System

The waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis.

• Keratin
• Melatonin
• Melanin
• Actin

Which is NOT a function of the skin?

• Insulation
• Movement
• Excretion
• Vitamin D Production

Melanocytes are located in stratum basale of the ___________.  

• Subcutaneous 
• Hypodermis
• Dermis
• Epidermis

The type of cell that produces melanin, which protects us against harmful UV rays.  

• Keratinocytes
• Melanocytes
• Eccrinocytes
• Melatonin

This gland releases an oil known as sebum.

• Sebacious gland
• Apocrine Gland
• Eccrine Gland
• All of the above

What is the top layer of the skin called?

• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Epidermis
• Subcutaneous

What is another name for the hypodermis?

• epidermis
• subcutaneous layer
• stratum basale

Which layer of the skin contains lots of adipose tissue and blood vessels?

• Dermis
• Epidermis
• Keratin
• Hypodermis

Melanin:

• Helps protect skin from UV radiation
• Is found in almost every human being
• Is responsible for skin color
• All of the above

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Which of these events occur as a result of a decrease in body temperature?

• sweat is produced
• your nails turn red
• contraction of arrector pili muscles
• all of these