Integumentary System Quiz

It takes on average _________________ for new cells in the bottom layer of the epidermis to move to the top.

• 1-2 Days

• 2-4 Weeks

• 4-5 Hours

• 7 Years

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

What contributes to the amount of melanin a person produces?

• The number of melanocytes a person has

• The number of keratinocytes a person has

• The amount of keratin a person produces

• The amount of UV light a person is exposed to

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What 2 types of tissue make up the Subcutaneous Layer (Hypodermis)

• Areolar

• Adipose

• Dense Irregular CT

• Stratified Squamous

What is the correct order of epidermal layers from superficial to deep?

• Stratum Corneum

• Stratum Lucidum

• Stratum Granulosum

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Basale

Millions of __________ rub off your skin everyday.

• Keratinocytes

• Carotenocytes

• Melanocytes

• Leukocytes

What is the outermost layer of the hair shaft?

• Medulla

• Cortex

• Cuticle

• Keratin

What layer of the skin is D

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous Layer

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2

What do sebaceous glands secrete?

• Oil

• Milk

• Sweat

• Earwax

What is the name of the muscle that is responsible for goosebumps?

• Pilo Errector

• Arrector Pili

• Goosus Bumpus

• Foliculi Arisor

Why do we have dermal papilla at the junction between the epidermis and the dermis?

• to increase surface area

• to provide support

• to increase blood flow

• to help make vitamin D