Integumentary System Review

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

• stratum lucidum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum corneum

• stratum basale

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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 constantly being shed during your daily activities?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum corneum

• stratum basale

Your fingerprints are caused by

• a build-up of melanin

• layers of keratin filaments

• a layer of dermal papillae

• blood vessels near your skin

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

• Vitamin D

• collagen

• melanin

• keratin

The dermis is composed of 2 layers: the ____________ layer, which is made of loose connective tissue and the ___________ layer, which is made of densely-packed fibrous tissue.

• cleavage, papillary

• papillary, reticular

• cleavage, subcutaneous

• reticular, papillary

The sudoriferous glands found primarily in the armpits and groin responsible for body odor are known as

• apocrine glands

• eccrine glands

• sebaceous glands

• sudoriferous glands

At which location does hair divide?

• hair follicle

• hair cuticle

• hair shaft

• hair bulb

The glands that secrete their products on hairs are known as

• apocrine glands

• papillary glands

• sebaceous glands

• subcutaneous glands

Which layer(s) of the skin are composed of fatty connective tissues? (multiselect)

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

• subcutaneous