Integumentary System

Which of the following is a function of skin

• sensation

• excretion of waste

• production of vitamins

• All of them answers

Which of the following epidermal layers is constantly being shed during your daily activities?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum corneum

• stratum basale

Which of the following epidermal layers is only found in thick skin like that on the palms of your hands?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum corneum

• stratum basale

Which of the following epidermal layers is made of cells that are constantly dividing?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum corneum

• stratum basale

Which of the following is the correct order for the layers of skin from superficial to deep?

• hypodermis, epidermis, dermis

• epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

• epidermis, hypodermis, dermis

• dermis, epidermis, hypodermis

Your fingerprints are caused by

• a. a build-up of melanin.

• b. layers of keratin filaments.

• c. a layer of dermal papillae.

• d. blood vessels near your skin.

The pigment produced by your skin that protects you from UV radiation is

• a. melanin.

• b. keratin.

• Vitamin D.

• collagen.

If this layer of the skin is unable to regenerate after a burn, a skin graft will be required:

• a. epidermis

• b. hypodermis

• dermis

• melanocytes

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