Integumentary System Quiz

What is the largest organ of the body?

• Heart

• Liver

• Skin

• Lungs

Which layer of the skin is composed of stratified squamous epithelial tissue?

• Hypodermis

• Melanocytes

• Dermis

• Epidermis

What is the function of melanin in the epidermis?

• Protects against UV radiation

• Acts as a sensory receptor

• Produces Vitamin D

• Regulates body temperature

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerve fibers?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Melanocytes

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

• Produce keratin

• Produce ear wax

• Produce oil

• Produce sweat

What is the function of sweat glands?

• Produce oil

• Produce ear wax

• Produce keratin

• Produce sweat

What is the function of hair follicles?

• Produce keratin

• Produce hair

• Produce oil

• Produce sweat

What is the function of nails?

• Produce keratin

• Protect the fingertips

• Produce oil

• Produce sweat

What is the function of ceruminous glands?

• Produce oil

• Produce keratin

• Produce sweat

• Produce ear wax

What is the growth zone of the nail called?

• Nail matrix

• Nail plate

• Nail bed

• Lunule