Integumentary System Quiz

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

• Lucidum, Basale, Spinosum, Corneum, Granulosum

• Corneum, Lucidum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Basale

• Lucidum, Corneum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Basale

• Corneum, Lucidum, Basale, Granulosum, Spinosum

Which of the following is a result of UV exposure that benefits the skin?

• Vitamin D production

• Sunburn

• Keratinocytes shed off

• It increases surface area

Which major layer of the skin is "D"?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous Layer

What do sebaceous glands secrete?

• Oil

• Milk

• Sweat

• Earwax

What is the purpose of the dermal papillae at the junction between the epidermis and the dermis?

• they serve as friction ridges

• they provide support

• they increase blood flow

• they make vitamin D

This product of our epidermis protects us from UV radiation.

• Adipose tissue

• Keratin

• Melanin

• Hypodermis

This clear layer of the epidermis is only present in areas of "thick skin" on our bodies (mostly feet and hands)

• Stratum Basale

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Granulosum

• Stratum Lucidum

Which major layer of the skin is "E"?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum lucidum

Which layer of the epidermis experiences the most rapid cell division?

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum basale

• Stratum spinosum

• Stratum granulosum

The hypodermis is composed of

• Nervous tissue

• Adipose tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Muscle tissue