Integumentary System Functions and Components

What is the largest organ of the human body?

• Skin

• Heart

• Lungs

• Liver

Which system includes hair, nails, and various glands?

• Digestive system

• Integumentary system

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous tissue

What protein do new skin cells produce as they move upwards?

• Melanin

• Keratin

• Elastin

• Collagen

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What pigment gives your skin its color?

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

• Hemoglobin

• Melanin

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerve endings?

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous tissue

What do sebaceous glands produce?

• Sweat

• Sebum

• Keratin

• Melanin

What is the primary function of the hypodermis?

• Producing melanin

• Protecting the body from UV rays

• Producing sweat

• Fat storage

What role does hair play in maintaining homeostasis?

• Insulating the body from heat loss

• Protecting the head from the sun

• Filtering out dust

• All of the above

What is the primary component of both hair and nails?

• Melanin

• Collagen

• Elastin

• Keratin