Integumentary System

The top layer of the skin is called the _________________.

• dermis
• oil gland
• nerve
• epidermis

The coloring in the skin; found in the epidermis.

• Melanin
• Oil
• Perspiration
• Pores

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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The vasculated area of skin is the:

• Dermis
• Epidermis
• Hypodermis
• Stratum basale

Which layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles?

• epidermis
• dermis
• hypodermis
• hyperdermis

Oil glands that are found all over the skin, except on the palms and soles, are called _____.

• merocrine glands
• sebaceous glands
• apocrine glands
• sweat glands

What causes acne?

• clogged sebaceous glands
• clogged apocrine glands
• clogged merocrine glands
• clogged sweat glands

Which layer of the skin does NOT contain blood vessels? 

• epidermis
• hypodermis
• dermis

What cell produces a dark brown pigment?

• Keratinocytes
• Melanocytes
• Merkel (Tactile) Cells
• Langerhans (dendritic) cell

A major function of skin is protection from:

• Abrasion
• UV light 
• Entry of microorganisms
• All of the above 

Which is NOT a function of the skin?

• Insulation
• Movement
• Excretion
• Vitamin D Production