
Unit 3 Integumentary System TEST
Authored by Brooke Michaud
Biology
9th - 12th Grade
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This comprehensive quiz covers the integumentary system, the body's organ system consisting of skin, hair, nails, and associated glands. Designed for high school biology students in grades 9-12, the assessment evaluates understanding of skin anatomy including the three primary layers (epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis), accessory structures like hair follicles and sebaceous glands, and physiological functions such as temperature regulation and vitamin D synthesis. Students must demonstrate knowledge of cellular components like melanin and keratin, understand the role of different gland types (eccrine, apocrine, and sebaceous), and apply concepts to real-world scenarios including burn classifications, skin cancer identification using the ABCDE criteria, and the relationship between skin pigmentation and UV protection. The quiz requires both factual recall and analytical thinking as students differentiate between benign and malignant tumors, explain thermoregulation mechanisms, and identify anatomical structures from diagrams. Created by Brooke Michaud, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a unit test to evaluate comprehensive understanding of integumentary system concepts, while individual sections can be adapted for formative assessments, review sessions, or homework assignments. The quiz's structure allows teachers to identify specific knowledge gaps in skin anatomy, physiology, or pathology, making it valuable for differentiated instruction and targeted remediation. The inclusion of practical applications like melanoma detection and burn assessment connects classroom learning to health literacy, reinforcing the relevance of biological concepts to students' daily lives. This assessment aligns with Next Generation Science Standards HS-LS1-2 (developing models of multicellular organisms) and supports Common Core literacy standards through scientific vocabulary development and evidence-based reasoning skills essential for advanced biology coursework.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Epidermis
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Dermis
The middle of a crusty crab sandwich
the bottom layer of the skin. It contains fat and hair
the middle layer of your skin. contains oil and sweet glands.
the middle of a human body
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
hair
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Main function of the integumentary system
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
where is the dermis located ?
above the epidermis
below the epidermis
thete is no epidermis in the integumentary system
below the hypodermis
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
which is NOT an accessory structure of the integumentary system?
Hair
Sweat glands
Eyes
Sweat glands
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What determines color of hair?
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
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