Integumentary System Part 1: Layers of Skin

Which of the following is an appendage of the skin?

• Oil glands

• Bones

• Muscles

• Teeth

What is the function of sweat glands in the integumentary system?

• Produce oil

• Produce sweat

• Grow hair

• Strengthen nails

Which part of the integumentary system is responsible for hair growth?

• Sweat glands

• Hair follicles

• Oil glands

• Nails

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Heart

• Brain

• Skin

• Liver

What is the total area of your skin in square meters?

• 1.5 square meters

• 2.2 square meters

• 3.0 square meters

• 2.0 square meters

What percentage of your body weight does your skin account for?

• 10%

• 20%

• 15%

• 25%

If you weighed 200 pounds, how many pounds of skin would you have?

• 20 pounds

• 30 pounds

• 15 pounds

• 25 pounds

How many distinct layers is the skin composed of?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the superficial layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous layer

What type of cells make up the epidermis?

• Muscle cells

• Nerve cells

• Epithelial cells

• Bone cells