A&P Integumentary System

The function of the integumentary system includes all of these except what?

• Homeostasis

• Cooling system

• Synthesis of Vitamin A

• Excretion of wastes

What layer of skin produces melanin?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous

The epidermis is composed of what kind of cells?

• Simple squamous epithelial

• Stratified cuboidal epithelial

• Stratified squamous epithelial

• Transitional epithelial

What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous

What part of a hair can be seen?

• Follicle

• Matrix

• Root

• Shaft

What part of the hair provides cells for new growth?

• Bulb

• Matrix

• Papilla

• Root

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

This gland releases an oil known as sebum.

• Sebacious gland

• Apocrine Gland

• Eccrine Gland

• All of the above

What is another name for the hypodermis?

• epidermis

• subcutaneous layer

• stratum basale