Exploring the Integumentary System

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

• Protection

• Sensory reception

• Thermoregulation

• Digestion

What is the primary function of melanocytes in the stratum basale?

• Producing melanin

• Sensing touch

• Producing keratin

• Engulfing bacteria

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for the synthesis of vitamin D precursor?

• Stratum corneum

• Stratum lucidum

• Stratum spinosum

• Stratum granulosum

What is the main characteristic of the stratum granulosum?

• It contains mitotic cells

• It looks grainy and produces glycolipids

• It is only found in thick skin

• It contains dead cells that slough off

Where is the stratum lucidum found?

• Only in the thick skin of palms and soles

• In all skin areas

• In the dermis

• In the hypodermis

What type of tissue is the dermis primarily composed of?

• Adipose tissue

• Dense irregular connective tissue

• Loose connective tissue

• Stratified squamous epithelium

Which sensory receptor is responsible for detecting deep pressure?

• Meissner's corpuscle

• Pacinian corpuscle

• Merkel cell

• Free nerve ending

What is the primary function of eccrine sweat glands?

• Producing sebum

• Producing body odor

• Lubricating hair

• Cooling the body through evaporation

Which gland is associated with body odor due to bacterial activity?

• Eccrine sweat gland

• Sebaceous gland

• Apocrine sweat gland

• Ceruminous gland

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

• Thermoregulation

• Blood filtration

• Energy storage

• Synthesis of vitamin D