Integumentary System Practice Questions

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

• epidermis
• dermis
• hypodermis
• hyperdermis

Which layer of the skin does NOT contain blood vessels? 

• epidermis
• hypodermis
• dermis

Which layer of the skin is made up of fatty tissue?

• epidermis
• dermis
• hypodermis
• hyperdermis

Millions of __________ rub off your skin everyday.

• Keratinocytes

• Carotenocytes

• Melanocytes

• Leukocytes

What is the name of the muscle that is responsible for goosebumps?

• Pilo Errector

• Arrector Pili

• Goosus Bumpus

• Foliculi Arisor

Which tissue makes up the epidermis?

• Simple Squamous

• Stratified Squamous

• Adipose Tissue

• Reticular Connective Tissue

Which is NOT a function of the skin?

• Insulation
• Movement
• Excretion
• Vitamin D Production

With the help of the sun, what vitamin is produced by our skin? (NOTE: This vitamin is needed for the absorption of Calcium.)

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D

What are the levels of organization in order?

• Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism

• Cell, Organ, Organ System

• Cell, Tissue, Organism,Organ System

• Cell, Organ, Tissue, Organ System, Organism

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which body system forms a protective barrier between the external environment and the internal organs, keeping germs out and keeping hydration/water in?

• Integumentary System

• Muscular System

• Skeletal System

• Circulatory System

Tags

7.12b