Integumentary System Practice Questions

what is the fibrous water repellent protein that is found in hair, skin and nails?

• melanocyte

• lunula

• keratin

• lipocyte

What is the correct spelling for the term meaning pigment responsible for skin color.

• mellanin

• melonin

• melinin

• melanin

The Integumentary System is made up of...

• Hair

• Skin

• Nails

• eyeballs

The Skin is our largest organ

• True

• False

What is the purpose of the skin?

• Provide protection

• Maintain Homeostasis

• Absorb Water

• A & B only

Which of the following are found in the Epidermis? Select all that apply.

• Epithelial Cells

• Melanin

• Nerves

• Blood vessels

Which of the following are found in the dermis?

• melanin

• Epithelial Cells

• nerves

• blood vessels

Melanin protects the skin from _

• dirt

• mosquitos

• water

• UV light

The underlying cause of ___ is excessive secretion of sebum, which plugs hair follicles and makes them good breeding grounds for bacteria.

• skin cancer

• acne

• albinism

How is your body cooled?

• Hair

• Fat

• Oil glands

• Sweat