Integumentary System Quiz

What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

• To digest food

• To protect the body from dirt and danger

• To circulate blood

• To produce hormones

What do the sensory receptors within the skin detect?

• Light and sound

• Pain, sensation, pressure, and temperature

• Taste and smell

• Movement and balance

What vitamin does the integumentary system manufacture when in the presence of sunlight?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

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

• Skin

• Hair

• Bones

• Fingernails

What percentage of the total body weight does the skin account for?

• 5-10%

• 12-15%

• 20-25%

• 30-35%

What is skin made of?

• Collagen

• Keratin

• Calcium

• Hemoglobin

What is the process called that maintains a stable internal environment despite external changes?

• Metabolism

• Homeostasis

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

How much fluid do humans sweat out each day on average?

• A cup

• A pint

• A quart

• A gallon

What is the top layer of visible skin called?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous

What are nails made out of?

• Collagen

• Keratin

• Calcium

• Hemoglobin