Integumentary System

The main function of the skin is to protect the organs inside the body.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is the largest organ of the body.

• Heart

• Skin

• Muscles

It is also called the cuticle.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous Tissue

The skin has tiny opening called __________.

• melanin

• sebum

• pores

It is a pigment that determines the color of the skin.

• oil

• melanin

• keratin

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

The function of the melanin is to protect the skin by absorbing the ultraviolet rays from the sun.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The layer found under the epidermis.

• Subcutaneous Tissue

• Dermis

• Oil Glands

This layer contains sweat gland, oil glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous Tissue

This layer serves as storage of food and energy, and the layer serves as an insulator of heat.

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous Tissue

It is the skin’s natural moisturizer which keep the skin from drying up.

• keratin

• melanin

• sebum