Integumentary System Quiz

What is another name for the hypodermis?

• epidermis

• subcutaneous layer

• stratum basale

What is the top layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous

What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?

• Dermis

• Stratum basale

• Stratum corneum

• Hypodermis

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for fingerprint patterns?

• Stratum lucidum

• Stratum granulosum

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum basale

A third-degree burn is characterized by:

• Red, painful skin that may blister

• Damage to the epidermis and upper layers of the dermis, with blistering

• Damage to all layers of the skin and underlying tissues, with no initial pain

• Only superficial damage to the epidermis

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

• Protection against bacterial invasion

• Regulation of body temperature

• Synthesis of vitamin C

• Sensation of touch, pain, and temperature

How many layers are there in the epidermis of thick skin?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What type of burn involves only the outer layer of the skin, causing redness and pain?

• First-degree burn

• Second-degree burn

• Third-degree burn

• Fourth-degree burn

Which layer of the epidermis contains cells that provide waterproofing and barrier functions?

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum granulosum

• Stratum lucidum

• Stratum basale

Fingerprints are formed by the:

• Dermis layer of the skin

• Sweat pores on the skin surface

• Papillary layer of the dermis

• Subcutaneous tissue