Integumentary System Intro

Which of these are avascular?

• hypodermis

• epidermis

• hair follicle

• dermis

which of these are composed of keratinized epithelial tissue?

• hypodermis

• epidermis

• dermis

The integumentary system composes of how many pounds of our body weight?

• 9-11 lbs

• 5-6 lbs

• 7-8 lbs

• 14-16 lbs

Which of these is NOT part of the integumentary system?

• Nails

• Skin

• Oil Glands

• hypodermis

Answer explanation

the integumentary system composes only of the epidermis and dermis

What layer is #10?

• dermal papillae

• dermis

• hypodermis

• epidermis

which of these are mostly composed of fibrous connective tissue?

• dermis

• epidermis

• hypodermis

Which of these layers contain stem cells that are actively dividing (mitotic), to produce two daughter cells each cycle

• Stratum spinosum

• stratum basale

•  Stratum granulosum

• Stratum corneum

The hypodermis is mostly adipose tissue that absorbs shock and insulates

• True

• False

Answer explanation

adipose tissue is most commonly referred to as fat

Which of these are the function of melanocytes

• Sensory receptors that sense touch​

• key activators of immune system 

• protect nucleus from UV damage​

• protein that gives skin its protective properties

What is #6?

• nervous structures

• blood vessels

• eccrine sweat gland

• arrector pilli