Integumentary System Quiz

In nursing, which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for the sensation of touch?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum corneum

Which of the following is NOT a primary role of epithelial tissues in the human body?

• Protection

• Secretion

• Absorption

• Contraction

Which type of membrane plays a key role in secretion and absorption, important for nursing care?

• Cutaneous membrane

• Mucous membrane

• Serous membrane

• Synovial membrane

Which type of membrane is primarily responsible for protecting the body?

• Mucous membrane

• Serous membrane

• Cutaneous membrane

• Synovial membrane

In addition to the skin, where is keratin predominantly found in the human body, which is relevant to nursing care?

• Bones

• Hair

• Blood

• Muscles

Which of the following functions is performed by the dermis layer of the skin?

• Sensory reception

• Nutrient absorption

• Gas exchange

• Hormone production

Which protein is primarily responsible for the strength and resilience of the skin's outer layer?

• Actin

• Keratin

• Collagen

• Elastin

Which body cavities are lined by mucous membranes?

• All body cavities that do not open to the exterior

• All body cavities that open to the exterior body surface

• Only the nasal cavity

• Only the esophagus

For nursing students: What is the serous membrane that envelops the lungs?

• Pericardium

• Pleura

• Peritoneum

• Meninges

In the context of human anatomy, what type of tissue primarily makes up the synovial membrane?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue