Integumentary System Quiz

What is the largest organ of the body?

• Heart

• Liver

• Skin

• Brain

Which of the following is NOT included in the integumentary system?

• Hair/Fur/Wool

• Nails/Claws

• Beaks

• Hooves

What is one of the functions of the skin related to temperature regulation?

• Coloration

• Synthesis of Vitamin D

• Cooling system

• Excretes wastes

The skin plays a role in the synthesis of which vitamin?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

What is the outer shell of dead cells composed of?

• Collagen

• Melanin

• Hemoglobin

• Keratin

Which characteristic describes keratin?

• A soft, flexible protein

• A tough, protective protein

• A liquid protein

• A protein found in live cells

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main layers of the skin?

• Epidermis

• Superficial layer

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

What is the deepest layer of the skin called?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum basale

Which layer of the skin is primarily composed of adipose tissue?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum corneum

What is the epidermis composed of?

• Simple squamous epithelial cells

• Keratinized stratified squamous epithelial cells

• Ciliated columnar epithelial cells

• Adipose tissue