integumentary LT 1-20 (intro & epidermis)

What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

• Digestion

• Protection

• Respiration

• Circulation

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the Integumentary System?

• Skin

• Hair

• Bones

• Nails

How does the integumentary system help regulate body temperature?

• Through digestion

• Through circulation

• Through sweating

• Through respiration

What vitamin is produced by the integumentary system?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Which sensations are detected by the integumentary system?

• Pressure, temperature, pain

• Taste, smell, sight

• Hearing, balance, touch

• Hunger, thirst, fatigue

What is dermatology?

• The study of bones

• The study of muscles

• The branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats skin diseases

• The study of the nervous system.

What is the cutaneous membrane more commonly known as?

• Heart

• Skin

• Liver

• Brain

What are the two major parts of the skin?

• Epidermis and Hypodermis

• Dermis and Subcutaneous

• Epidermis and Dermis

• Dermis and Epidermal

Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for protection against environmental factors?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous layer

What is the subcutaneous (subQ) layer in relation to the skin?

• Part of the skin

• Not part of the skin

• Above the dermis

• None of the above