Integumentary System

The top layer of the skin is called the _________________.

• dermis
• oil gland
• nerve
• epidermis

The dermis is ___________ than the epidermis.

• thinner
• stickier
• slimier
• thicker

The coloring in the skin; found in the epidermis.

• Melanin
• Oil
• Perspiration
• Pores

What is the integumentary system made up of?

• skin, nails, and hair
• ribs, lungs, and heart
• veins and arteries
• muscles

Contains the nerves & blood vessels?

• Epidermis
• Dermis

The skin is moistened and softened by oil made in

• salt glands
• rain glands
• water glands
• oil glands

Tiny openings at the skin’s surface are called

• epidermis
• pores
• dermis
• oil gland

Hair grows from ____________________ located in the skin

• pores
• dermis
• hair follicle
• oil follicle

The skin is the largest _____________ in the body.

• organ
• nerve
• oil gland
• water

Move water to the surface of the skin to help cool the body.

• Blood vessels
• Nerves
• Oil glands
• Sweat glands