Integumentary System Quiz

What type of glands are part of the integumentary system?

• Salivary glands

• Sweat and oil glands

• Endocrine glands

• Lymph nodes

Which part of the integumentary system is responsible for hair growth?

• Nails

• Skin

• Hair follicles

• Nerve endings

What role do nerve endings play in the integumentary system?

• Circulation

• Sensation

• Digestion

• Respiration

What is one of the primary functions of the skin related to protection?

• Synthesizes vitamin D

• Cushions and insulates

• Regulates body heat

• Sensory reception

How does the skin contribute to vitamin D synthesis?

• By regulating body heat

• By preventing water loss

• By using UV light

• By sensory reception

What does the skin protect the body from?

• Only UV light

• Chemicals, heat, cold, bacteria

• Only bacteria

• Only heat

What pigment do melanocytes produce?

• Hemoglobin

• Melanin

• Carotene

• Chlorophyll

What is the characteristic feature of the stratum spinosum?

• Produces melanin

• Contains tonofilaments

• Produces keratin

• Contains sensory nerve endings

What type of cells are represented by flat membranous sacs filled with keratin?

• Keratinocytes

• Langerhans' cells

• Melanocytes

• Merkel cells

What is the function of lamellated granules in the stratum granulosum?

• Release lipids

• Produce melanin

• Detect touch

• Form keratin