Integumentary System Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an appendage of the skin?

• Sweat Glands

• Muscles

• Nails

• Hair

What type of membranes are found in the skin?

• Epithelial

• Connective Tissue

• None of the above

• Both

Which layer of the skin contains capillaries, pain receptors, and touch receptors?

• Stratum Corneum (epidermis)

• Stratum Basale (epidermis)

• Reticular Layer (dermis)

• Papillary Layer (dermis)

What is the main function of sebaceous glands?

• Produce Hair

• Produce Oil

• Produce Nails

• Produce Sweat

Which type of sweat glands produce fatty acids and proteins that cause odor?

• None of the above

• Eccrine Glands

• Apocrine Glands

• Sebaceous Glands

What is the main component of hair?

• Elastin

• Collagen

• Keratin

• Melanin

Which layer of the epidermis contains dead cells with lots of keratin?

• Stratum Basale

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Granulosum

• Stratum Corneum

What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?

• Produce Oil

• Produce Sweat

• Produce Melanin

• Produce Keratin

Which layer of the skin is mainly made of dense fibrous connective tissue?

• Papillary Layer

• Reticular Layer

• Stratum Basale

• Stratum Corneum

What is the main function of the rule of nines in relation to burns?

• Determine Nail Health

• Determine Hair Growth

• Determine Burn Severity

• Determine Skin Color