Hackbarth Integumentary and Muscular

Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?

• Skin

• Cartilage 

• Nails

• Hair

Answer explanation

Cartilage is NOT part of the integumentary system, which consists of the skin, nails, and hair. Cartilage is a type of connective tissue found in the body but is not part of the integumentary system.

What is the top layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous

Answer explanation

The top layer of the skin is called the Epidermis, which is the correct choice among the options provided.

Nails are made out of what?

• All of the Above 

• Terminal 

•  Vellus 
  

• Keratin 

Answer explanation

Nails are made out of Keratin, which is the correct choice among the options provided.

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Skin

• Hair

• Nails

• All of the Above 

Answer explanation

The correct answer is skin because it is the largest organ in the human body, covering an average of 20 square feet.

This function of the skin that allows the body to retain or lose heat.

• body temperature regulation

• storage

• excretion

• absorption

Answer explanation

The function of the skin that allows the body to retain or lose heat is body temperature regulation.

The structure that holds the root of the hair firmly in place.

• Hair follicle

• Hair shaft

• Hypodermis

• Sweat pore

Answer explanation

The hair follicle is the structure that holds the root of the hair firmly in place.

What two Systems work together to allow us to work out?

• The skeletal system lifts the weight and the digestive helps me sweat

• The muscular system lifts the weights while the integumentary system cools my body by sweating

• The skeletal system to cool off and the integumentary system to lift the weights

• I use them all for everything

Answer explanation

The muscular system lifts the weights while the integumentary system cools my body by sweating

This Part of the integumentary system is used as a tool for precise activities 

• tendons

• muscles

• skin

• nails

Answer explanation

Nails are part of the integumentary system and are used as a tool for precise activities, such as picking up small objects or scratching. They are not tendons, muscles, or skin.

The function of the your hair is to?

• Protect

• look good

• regulate body temperature

• A and C

Answer explanation

The function of your hair is to protect and regulate body temperature, making the correct answers A and C.

The main function(s) of the skin is to:___________

• hold in water

• protect from infection

• provide the sense of touch

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'All of the above' because the skin holds in water, protects from infection, and provides the sense of touch.