integumentary system

The outermost layer of the skin that contains no blood vessels or nerve cells.

• epidermis
• dermis
• subcutaneous tissue or hypodermis

The innermost layer of the epidermis. This layer replaces new cells to the outermost layer of the epidermis.

• stratum corneum
• stratum germinativum

This function of the skin allow the body to respond to pain, pressure, temperature, and sensation.

• production
• sensory perception
• body temperature regulation
•  absorption

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Heat escapes when blood vessels _________.

• constrict
• dilate

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Skin color is due to a pigment called

• Keratin
• Melanin
• Chromatin
• Epithelium

What is one function of the integumentary system?

• It absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases.
• The cells of the epidermis store glucose for energy.
• It aids in desiccation.
• It converts cholesterol to vitamin D.

The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called

• keratin
• melanin
• carotene
• mucus

Sweating to regulate body temperature is an example of

• negative feedback
• positive feedback
• a homeostatic imbalance
• aging

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What is structure A in the picture?

• Adipose

• Epidermis

• Sebaceous gland

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

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What is structure B in the picture?

• Adipose

• Epidermis

• Sebaceous gland

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

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