Integumentary System Review

A major function of skin is protection from:

• Abrasion
• UV light 
• Entry of microorganisms
• All of the above 

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

• Keratin
• Melatonin
• Melanin
• Actin

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Which is NOT a function of the skin?

• Insulation
• Movement
• Excretion
• Vitamin D Production

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

• Keratinocytes
• Melanocytes
• Eccrinocytes
• Melatonin

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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

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true or false
ridges of the finger along with sweat pores leave a unique identifying film of sweat called a fingerprint

• true
• false

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Skin
• Hair
• Nails
• All of the Above 

What is another name for the hypodermis?

• epidermis
• subcutaneous layer
• stratum basale

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The most important function of skin is:

• Protection
• Storing fat
• Sweating 
• Insulation