Integumentary System Test

Melanin is produced by the...

• stratum granulosum
• melanocytes
• corium
• stratum corneum

The papillary layer is part of the 

• dermis
• epidermis
• s. corneum
• hypodermis

Sweat is produced by the...

• sebaceous gland
• hypothalamus gland
• apocrine gland
• thyroid gland

The lowest layer of the epidermis where cells are reproducing. 

• stratum corneum
• stratum lucidium
• stratum granulosum
• stratum basale

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Which layer of the epidermis is the outer layer that we see, made of layers of dead keratinized cells?

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum granulosum

• Stratum spinosum

• Stratum basale

Which type of burn destroys not only the dermis and epidermis, but also most nerve endings?

• 1st degree
• 2nd degree
• 3rd degree
• none of these

Goosebumps occur because of contraction of which muscle? 

• arrector pili
• follicle
• skeletal muscles
• rectus abdominus

The hypodermis consists of loose connective tissue and 

• adipose tissue
• dense connective tissue
• nerve tissue
• muscle tissue

Which is NOT a function of the skin?

• temperature regulation
• excretion
• protection
• hormone conduction

What is the top layer of the skin called?

• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Epidermis
• Subcutaneous

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-2