Integumentary System Insights

What are the main components of the integumentary system?

• Bones, muscles, and joints

• Skin, hair, and nails

• Heart, lungs, and brain

• Eyes, ears, and nose

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

• Sensing touch and pressure

• Regulating body temperature

• Protecting against water loss

• Producing red blood cells

How does the integumentary system help regulate body temperature?

• By producing hormones

• By shivering and sweating

• By producing red blood cells

• By absorbing nutrients

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

• Subcutaneous layer

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Dermis

Which layer of the skin contains dead skin cells?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous layer

What is the role of hair in the integumentary system?

• To store fat

• To produce sweat

• To protect against ultraviolet light

• To produce hormones

Which body system does the integumentary system work with to prevent disease?

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

• Immune system

• Digestive system

What causes acne?

• Too much oil production and clogged hair follicles

• Excessive sweating

• Lack of water intake

• Exposure to ultraviolet light

Which of the following is a common cause of skin cancer?

• Lack of exercise

• Exposure to sun and chemicals

• Poor diet

• Excessive water intake

What is athlete's foot caused by?

• A parasite

• Bacteria

• A fungus

• A virus