Quiz on Human Body Systems

Which system do the skin and its accessory structures make up?

• Digestive system

• Integumentary system

• Respiratory system

• Nervous system

What is one of the main functions of the skin?

• Producing hormones

• Digesting food

• Covering and protecting the body

• Pumping blood

Which structure in the skin is involved in thermoregulation?

• Hair follicle

• Sweat gland

• Sebaceous gland

• Tactile corpuscle

What is the function of the nerve cell process in the skin?

• Produces oil

• Transmits sensory information

• Secretes sweat

• Provides structural support

What is one of the excretory functions of the skin?

• Absorption of Nutrients

• Excretion of Sweat

• Production of Hormones

• Blood Filtration

What is the primary function of melanin in the skin?

• To provide nutrients

• To protect against UV radiation

• To regulate temperature

• To produce vitamin D

What is the genetic factor that determines the amount of melanin in the skin?

• Diet

• Sun exposure

• Genetics

• Exercise

What replaces the cytoplasm in the epidermis?

• Collagen

• Elastin

• Keratin

• Melanin

What is the function of collagen fibers in the dermis?

• Provide color

• Provide elasticity

• Provide structure and tensile strength

• Provide moisture

What is the function of the blood vessels in the skin?

• Produce oil

• Transport nutrients and oxygen

• Produce sweat

• Cause hair to stand