Integumentary System

The top layer of the skin is called the _________________.

• dermis
• oil gland
• nerve
• epidermis

Select all that are functions of the Integumentary System.

• Regulate Body Temperature

• Make Blood Plasma

• Protection

• Get Rid of Waste

The most bottom layer of skin that contains glands and hair follicles is the ___________.

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous

• Adipose

What is the name of the pigment that gives skin a brown tint and protects people from UV radiation?

• Keratin

• Cellulose

• Melanin

• Hemaglobin

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The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called

• keratin
• melanin
• carotene
• mucus

The epidermis is composed of _____.

• stratified squamous epithelium
• simple columnar epithelium
• adipose tissue
• connective tissue

The function of sebum is:

• Keeps skin soft and moist
• Help to regulate body temperature
• Produce vitamin D
• Protect skin from mechanical damage

A sunburn might be an example of a:

• 1st degree burn
• 2nd degree burn
• 3rd degree burn
• 4th degree burn

The two major components of the integumentary system are

• the cutaneous membrane (skin) and accessory structures

• the epidermis and hypodermis

• hair and the nails

• dermis and the subcutaneous layer

The accessory structures of the integument include the

• blood vessels, glands, muscles, and nerves

• Merkel cells, lamellated corpuscles, and tactile corpuscles

• hair, skin and nails

• hair follicles, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands