integumentary/levels of organization

The basic unit of structure and function for the body.

• cell
• atom
• organelle
• nucleus

A structure made up of different types of tissue and performs a specific job.

• cells

• tissue

• organ

• organ system

A group of similar cells that perform the same function.

• tissue
• organelle
• mass
• tendon

A group of organs that work together to perform a major function is an organ

• system
• column
• bank
• stack

Skin color is due to a pigment called

• Keratin
• Melanin
• Chromatin
• Epithelium

The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called

• keratin
• melanin
• carotene
• mucus

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

• temperature

• weight

• sweat

• water

The ________ is the inner layer of the skin.

• epidermis

• dermis

• sebaceous

• basal

The ________ is the outer layer of the skin.

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

• basal

Skin helps eliminate waste and produces _______

• vitamin D

• salt

• pores

• heat