Skin Review

The major organ of the integumentary system is our:

• Skin

• Nails

• Hair

• Oil Glands

• Sweat Glands

The top layer of the skin is called the _________________.

• Dermis

• Oil Gland

• Stratum Basale

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

Which layer contains nerves & blood vessels?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

The Epidermis has how many layers?

• 5 layers

• 3 layers

• 4 layers

• 7 layers

• 2 layers

Which are the correct layers of the epidermis from

superficial->deep?

• C - L - G - S - B

• B - S - G - L- C

• C - L - S - G - B

• B - C - L - G - S

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Which is NOT a major function of the skin?

• Vitamin D Synthesis

• Protection

• Perspiration

• Shape & Structure

• Insulation

Which of the following is found in the epidermis & are associated with nerve endings in the dermis?

• Merkel Cells

• Keratinocytes

• Melanocytes

• Sweat Glands

• Oil Glands

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From Superficial->Deep, what are the 2 main layers of the skin?

• Epidermis & Dermis

• Dermis & Epidermis

• Dermis & Hypodermis

• Epidermis & Hypodermis

What does NOT affect your skins color?

• Amount of Keratin

• Hemoglobin Levels

• Amount of Adipose

• Melanin

• Carotene

Melanin...

• ..helps protect skin from UV radiation

• ...is NOT found in people w/blonde hair

• ...is responsible only for skin color

• ...is made when we drink milk

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