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WorksheetsIntegumentary
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 31mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The type of cell that produces melanin, which protects us against harmful UV rays.
a)
Keratinocytes
b)
Melanocytes
c)
Eccrinocytes
d)
Melatonin
2.
What is the top layer of the skin called?
a)
Dermis
b)
Hypodermis
c)
Epidermis
d)
Subcutaneous
3.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
a)
Skin
b)
Hair
c)
Nails
d)
All of the Above
4.
Which layer of the skin contains lots of adipose tissue and connects the skin to muscle?
a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Keratin
d)
Subcutaneous
5.
Melanin:
a)
Helps protect skin from UV radiation
b)
Is found in almost every human being
c)
Is responsible for skin color
d)
All of the above
6.
Which glands of the skin secrete an oily substance which helps keep your skin smooth and soft?
a)
Apocrine sweat glands
b)
merocrine sweat glands
c)
sebaceous glands
d)
none of the choices
7.
Caused by a complete lack of melanin:
a)
Dermatitis
b)
Alopecia
c)
Albinism
d)
Melanitis
8.
When your body temperature rises, these secrete water to the surface where heat is removed by evaporation.
a)
Sweat pore
b)
Sweat gland and duct
c)
Hair shaft
d)
Hair follicle
9.
Which layer of skin is "A" referring to?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Melanin
10.
This function of the skin allows the body to retain or lose heat.
a)
body temperature regulation
b)
storage
c)
excretion
d)
absorption
11.
The function that allows the body to eliminate salt, waste, and excess water and heat is :
a)
absorption
b)
excretion
c)
production
12.
A 3rd degree burn affects which layers of the skin?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Epidermis, Dermis
c)
Epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous
d)
Epidermis dermis, and cutaneous layer
13.
To what layer of skin is letter "B" pointing?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Melanin
14.
To what layer of skin is letter "C" pointing?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Melanin
15.
To what structure is #3 pointing?
a)
Sweat gland and duct
b)
Sweat pore
c)
Arrector pili muscle
d)
Sebaceous oil gland
16.
To what structure is #4 pointing?
a)
Sweat gland and duct
b)
Sweat pore
c)
Arrector pili muscle
d)
Sebaceous oil gland
17.
The structure that holds the root of the hair firmly in place.
a)
Hair follicle
b)
Hair shaft
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Sweat pore
18.
which type of gland produces oil for waterproofing the skin?
a)
sebaceous
b)
apocrine
c)
ceruminous
d)
eccrine
19.
Which of these events occur as a result of a decrease in body temperature?
a)
sweat is produced
b)
your nails turn red
c)
contraction of arrector pili muscles
d)
all of these
20.
Melanin:
a)
Helps protect skin from UV radiation
b)
Is found in almost every human being
c)
Is responsible for skin color
d)
All of the above
21.
Where is the thickest skin found on the body?
a)
Soles of the feet
b)
Palms of the hands
c)
Scalp
d)
Elbows
22.
Layer of the skin that is also known as the true skin
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Hypodermal
d)
Subcutaneous
23.
The _______________ system has been called both a membrane, because it covers the body, and an organ, because it contains several types of tissues. However, most refer to it as a system.
a)
respiratory
b)
integumentary
c)
cardiovascular
d)
muscular
24.
Heat escapes when blood vessels _________.
a)
constrict
b)
dilate
25.
This function of the skin allows the body to retain or lose heat.
a)
body temperature regulation
b)
storage
c)
excretion
d)
absorption
26.
This is produced at the Sebaceous gland and helps lubricate your skin; keeping it soft and pliable.
a)
Keratin
b)
Sebum
c)
Collagen
d)
Melanin
27.
When your body temperature rises, these secrete water to the surface where heat is removed by evaporation.
a)
Sweat pore
b)
Sweat gland and duct
c)
Hair shaft
d)
Hair follicle
28.
Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?
a)
Skin
b)
Cartilage
c)
Nails
d)
Hair
29.
Arrector pili muscles:
a)
are a part of your skeletal system
b)
assist in the production of sebum
c)
contract in response to frightening situations or cold weather
d)
cause sweat glands to contract
30.
Which glands of the skin secrete an oily substance which helps keep your skin smooth and soft?
a)
Apocrine sweat glands
b)
merocrine sweat glands
c)
sebaceous glands
d)
none of the choices
31.
Nails are made out of what?
a)
All of the Above
b)
Bone
c)
Muscles
d)
Keratin
32.
What are functions of skin?
a)
Protect Bones
b)
Protect Muscles
c)
Protect Organs
d)
All of the above
33.
Melissa has been to tanning bed frequently. She has a lesion with irregular borders and different colors and is getting bigger.
a)
Melanoma
b)
psoriasis
c)
dermatitis
d)
scabes
34.
Eczema is primarily characterized by:
a)
Excessive sweating
b)
Dry, itchy skin
c)
High levels of melanin production
d)
Oil overproduction
35.
What is the main cause of athlete's foot?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Virus
c)
Fungus
d)
Parasite
36.
Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes:
a)
Thick, red areas covered with white or silver scales
b)
Excessive sweating
c)
Decreased melanin production
d)
Increased oil production
37.
Acne is a disorder associated with:
a)
Sweat glands
b)
Hair follicles and sebaceous glands
c)
Melanocytes
d)
Keratinocytes
38.
Which of the following is a sign of skin cancer?
a)
A wound that heals quickly
b)
A mole that changes in size, shape, or color
c)
Smooth, unblemished skin
d)
A decrease in the number of freckles
39.
Inflammation of the skin due to irritating chemicals is called:
a)
Contact dermatitis
b)
Impetigo
c)
Vitiligo
d)
Psoriasis
40.
Which is NOT a function of the skin?
a)
Insulation
b)
Movement
c)
Excretion
d)
Vitamin D Production
41.
The skin helps to ________________ the body.
a)
protect
b)
cover
42.
The functions of the skin include
a)
defense against microbes.
b)
regulation of body temperature.
c)
prevention of dehydration.
d)
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