Functions of the Integumentary System

Number 7 on the diagram.

• dermis

• hair shaft

• hypodermis

• sebaceous gland

Function of the adipose tissue in the inner layer of skin functions to...

• insulate the body

• provide pigment to the skin

• help to make collagen and elastin

• produce sebum

Sebum produced by the sebaceous gland functions to

• insulate the body

• produce hormones

• Keep hair and skin from becoming too dry and brittle

• act as a shock absorber

Which two proteins produced in the dermis helps our skin to maintain both elasticity and firmness.

• collagen & insulin

• elastin and hemoglobin

• collagen & elastin

• elastin and insulin

Number three on this diagram is ...

• melanocyte

• sebaceous gland

• sudoriferous gland

• artery

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Which structure produces oil, protecting your skin from water?

• Sweat gland

• Sebaceous gland

• Hair follicle

• Arrector pili

What is the function of structure C?

• Circulates blood to you skin cells

• Produces sweat

• Makes your hair stand up, causing goosebumps

• Produces oil

What is the function of structure A?

• Circulates blood to you skin cells

• Produces sweat

• Makes your hair stand up, causing goosebumps

• Produces oil

Which structures detect touch, temperature & pain?

• Hair follicles

• Blood vessels

• Nerve endings

• Hair shafts

A protein that helps provide structure for your skin.

• Collagen

• Melanin

• Subcutaneous fat

• Sebaceous

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