Integumentary System

A major function of skin is protection from:

• Abrasion

• UV light 

• Entry of microorganisms

• All of the above 

Which is NOT a function of the skin?

• Insulation

• Movement

• Excretion

• Vitamin D Production

What is another name for the hypodermis?

• epidermis

• subcutaneous layer

• stratum basale

What is the largest organ of your body?

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Skin

• None of the above

What is the last deepest layer of our skin? What is its function?

• Epidermis--protection

• Subcutaneous fat layer--glands and nerves

• Fat--cooling and protection

• Fat--warmth

Which does NOT show homeostasis of the skin?

• Keeping foreign objects out

• Sweating to maintain body temperature

• Releasing excess salts through pores

• Keeping oxygen levels healthy

How does hair protect us?

• By keeping us cooler

• By keeping us warmer

• By providing a boundary against germs

• Waterproofing

The integumentary system is made up of the ---

• Skin, Muscle, and Bone

• Hair, Nails, and Sweat

• Nails, Hair, and Skin

• 3 layers of tissue

The top layer of the skin is called the ---

• dermis

• oil gland

• subcutaneous fat

• epidermis

What are the three main layers of the skin?

• The epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous fat

• The epidermis, the dermis, and the sebaceous glands

• The dermis, the sebaceous glands , and the subcutaneous fat

• The follicles, the dermis, and the epidermis