Integumentary System Quiz

What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

• Respiration

• Production of hormones

• Regulation of body temperature

• Digestion of food

Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing keratin?

• Hypodermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous layer

• Epidermis

What type of cells produce melanin in the skin?

• Keratinocytes

• Melanocytes

• Langerhans cells

• Merkel cells

Which layer of the skin contains sweat glands and hair follicles?

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Stratum corneum

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

• Produce sweat

• Produce oil

• Regulate temperature

• Protect against UV radiation

What condition results from increased body temperature?

• Hypothermia

• Hyperthermia

• Dehydration

• Dermatitis

Which layer of the epidermis is where continuous cell division occurs?

• Stratum granulosum

• Stratum lucidum

• Stratum basale

• Stratum corneum

What is the primary role of the dermis?

• Sensation of touch

• Support and nourishment

• Regulation of body temperature

• Protection from UV radiation

What is the main component of the subcutaneous layer?

• Fat cells

• Collagen fibers

• Nerve endings

• Epithelial cells

What is the primary cause of white hair?

• Excess melanin

• Lack of melanin

• Increased keratin

• Decreased collagen