integumentary system

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

• Homeostasis

• Cooling system

• Synthesis of Vitamin A

• Excretion of wastes

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The epidermis is composed of what kind of cells?

• Simple squamous epithelial

• Stratified cuboidal epithelial

• Stratified squamous epithelial

• Transitional epithelial

What types of cells found in the epidermis contain nerve endings that are touch receptors?

• Keratinocytes

• Langerhans cells

• Melanocytes

• Merkel cells

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What part of a hair can be seen?

• Follicle

• Matrix

• Root

• Shaft

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

• Regulating body temperature

• eliminating wastes

• gathering information

• transporting materials

Which of the following is not found in the inner layer of the skin?

• Oil glands

• blood vessels

• pores

• sweat glands

Which of the following is a pigment that colors the skin?

• Vitamin D

• Melanin

• Chlorophyll

• Follicle

Skin helps the body maintain steady ________ through perpiration and the enlarging of blood vessels.

• temperature

• weight

• sweat

• water

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The ________ is the inner layer of the skin.

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

• basal

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The ________ is the outer layer of the skin.

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

• basal