3 Integumentary System

What is number 5?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Sebaceous Gland

• Sudoriferous Gland

Skin color is due to a pigment called

• Keratin
• Melanin
• Chromatin
• Epithelium

The function of sebum is:

• Keeps skin soft and moist
• Help to regulate body temperature
• Produce vitamin D
• Protect skin from mechanical damage

What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous

What is the name of tube that our hair grows from?

• Follicle
• Root
• Shaft
• Sebaceous

Both hair and nails are made up of the same type of protein

• True
• False

The hair follicle is found:

• around the hair shaft

• at the top of the strand of hair

• in the middle of the strand of hair

• not anywhere around the hair

Sebaceous glands refer to

• Sweat glands

• Hair glands

• Oil glands

• Exocrine glands

Which of the following increases your risk for having melanoma?

• Having darker skin

• Being exposed to UV light

• Using sunscreen

• Being young

What might happen if you did not have melanocytes?

• Your skin would not protect you against disease

• Your skin would be extremely pale (white)

• You would not be able to produce new skin cells

• Your skin would become brittle and papery