Integumentary System Quiz

What is the integumentary system primarily responsible for?

• Circulation

• Respiration

• Protection

• Digestion

Which layer of the skin is responsible for synthesizing vitamin D?

• Stratum Basale

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Granulosum

• Stratum Corneum

What is the function of melanocytes in the skin?

• Produce melanin

• Produce keratin

• Produce oil

• Produce sweat

Which layer of the epidermis is only found in thick skin?

• Stratum Lucidum

• Stratum Granulosum

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Basale

What is the function of the sebaceous gland in the skin?

• Produce melanin

• Produce oil

• Produce keratin

• Produce sweat

Which layer of the skin contains pain receptors?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum Corneum

What is the primary function of the hypodermis?

• Synthesize vitamin D

• Produce sweat

• Store fat

• Produce oil

What is the primary function of the eponychium in the nail?

• Protect the nail bed

• Synthesize vitamin D

• Produce oil

• Produce sweat

Which part of the body has thick skin?

• Chest

• Back

• Palms

• Face

What is the primary function of the hair in the integumentary system?

• Produce sweat

• Produce oil

• Protect the skin

• Synthesize vitamin D