Understanding the Integumentary System

What are the three major components of the integumentary system?

• Heart, brain, and lungs

• Kidneys, liver, and pancreas

• Skin, hair, and nails

• Bones, muscles, and nerves

Which layer of the skin is responsible for new cell formation?

• Stratum germinativum

• Stratum corneum

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

What is the main function of the dermis layer?

• Temperature regulation and sensation

• Producing hair

• Protecting against UV radiation

• Storing fat

How does the body regulate temperature through the skin?

• Through hair growth

• By changing skin color

• By dilating or constricting blood vessels

• By absorbing sunlight

What causes goosebumps?

• Pores constricting

• Pores dilating

• Hair growth

• Sweat evaporation

What is the function of sweat glands?

• To cool the body

• To produce oil

• To sense temperature

• To grow hair

What is the role of sebaceous glands?

• To detect pressure

• To absorb nutrients

• To produce sebum

• To produce sweat

What is the primary component of hair and nails?

• Collagen

• Keratin

• Elastin

• Melanin

Why doesn't cutting hair cause pain?

• Because of the keratin

• Because hair lacks nerves

• Because of the presence of sebum

• Because hair is dead cells

What is the main purpose of the subcutaneous layer?

• To sense pain

• To regulate temperature

• To connect skin to muscles

• To produce vitamin D