Integumentary System

Which of these are a function of skin?

• excretion of waste

• protection from loss of water

• production of vitamins

• secretion of hormones

Which of the following is the correct order for the layers of skin from top to bottom?

• epidemris

• hypodermis

• dermis

Which of the following epidermal layers is made of cells that are constantly dividing?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum granuloscum

• stratum corneum

• stratum basale

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following epidermal layers is only found in thick skin like that on the palms of your hands?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum granulosome

• stratum corneum

• stratum basale

Which of the following epidermal layers is constantly being shed during your daily activities?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum corneum

• stratum basale

Your fingerprints are caused by...

• a build up of melanin

• layers of keratin filaments

• a layer of dermal papilae

• blood vessels near your skin

The pigment produced by your skin that protects you from UV radiation is

• melanin

• keratin

• Vitamin D

• collagen

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

The arrangement of ______ in the dermis forms lines of cleavage.

• melanin

• keratin

• Vitamin D

• collagen

The dermis is composed of 2 layers: the _______ layer which is made of loose connective tissue and the _____, which is made of densely packed fibrous tissue.

• cleavage, papillary

• papillary, reticular

• cleavage, subcutaneous

• subcutaneous, reticular

    The sudoriferous glands found primarily in the armpits and groin responsible for body odor are known as ____

• apocrine glands.

• eccrine glands

• sebaceous glands.

• subcutaneous glands.