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Integumentary System

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A term that means related to the skin.
a)
dermis
b)
cutaneous
c)
integumentary
d)
collagen
2.
A protein fiber that connects, supports, and gives strength to body tissues such as the skin, muscle tendons, and bone ligaments is called what?
a)
ligament
b)
collagen
c)
tendon
d)
epidermis
3.
The thin outer layer of skin is called what?
a)
hypodermis
b)
subcutaneous
c)
dermis
d)
epidermis
4.
The middle layer of skin, which contains most of the skin's structures is called what?
a)
dermis
b)
epidermis
c)
subcutaneous
d)
hypodermis
5.
The innermost layer of skin, which stores fat is called what?
a)
hypodermis
b)
dermis
c)
epidermis
d)
subcutaneous
6.
Which letter indicates the hair follicle?
a)
C
b)
D
c)
F
d)
G
7.

Which letter indicates the hypodermis?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

C

8.
Which letter indicates the hypodermis?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
C
9.
Which letter indicates the epidermis?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
10.
Which letter indicates the sebaceous gland?
a)
C
b)
D
c)
E
d)
F
11.
Which letter indicates the dermis layer?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
12.
Which letter indicates the dermal papillae?
a)
C
b)
D
c)
F
d)
G
13.
The integumentary, muscular, and skeletal systems work together to support and move the body.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Collagen is located throughout the body, and it serves the same purpose no matter what system it is found in. 
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Hair and nails seen on the outside of the body are formed from living keratinized cells lined with nerves that grow in the dermis layer of the skin.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Skin color is an important factor when assessing a person's condition.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
The genetic condition known as ____________________ prevents the skin from making its dark pigment called melanin.
a)
alopecia
b)
albinism
c)
malignant melanoma
d)
systemic lupus
18.
The small bumps that group together to form ridges that make the patterns of an individual's fingerprints and footprints are known as what?
a)
adipose tissue
b)
subcutaneous tissue
c)
sebaceous glands
d)
dermal papillae
19.
The secretion of sudoriferous glands, known as ________________________, helps get rid of body waste such as excess salt and other minerals.
a)
sebum
b)
perspiration
c)
pus
d)
water
20.
The blue color seen in the lips, skin, or nails when the blood is low in oxygen is known as what?
a)
cyanosis
b)
erythema
c)
ecchymosis
d)
pigment
21.
________________ or redness occurs with increased blood flow to the skin when you are embarrassed, ill, or exercising.
a)
cyanosis
b)
erythema
c)
ecchymosis
d)
pigment
22.
First degree burns affect only the epidermis, second degree injuries damage what layer of skin?
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hypodermis
d)
subcutaneous
23.
Third degree burns damage the full thickness of the skin, including the _____________layer of skin?
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hypodermis
24.
Third degree burns damage what layer of skin?
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hypodermis
d)
cutaneous
25.
__________________ is found in the skin and hair of the integumentary system, tendons and muscle coverings of the muscular system, and bones and ligaments of the skeletal system
a)
gluten
b)
protein
c)
collagen
d)
conexus
26.
The ____________ is the thin, outer layer of the skin that is mostly made up of dead skin cells.
a)
endodermis
b)
epidermis
c)
dermis
d)
hypodermis
27.
The middle layer of the skin, which contains the skin's sensory organs, blood vessels, hair follicles, oil glands, and sweat glands, is known as the what?
a)
endodermis
b)
epidermis
c)
dermis
d)
hypodermis
28.
The ___________ is the innermost layer of the skin that contains a layer of fat and connective tissue that attaches the skin to the muscle tissue and provides padding for the structures underneath.
a)
endodermis
b)
epidermis
c)
dermis
d)
hypodermis
29.
Which letter indicates a sebaceous gland?
a)
E
b)
F
c)
G
d)
H
30.
Which of the following terms describes a form of skin cancer?
a)
albinism
b)
basal cell carcinoma
c)
epidermal warts
d)
papulosa nigra
31.
To evaluate skin growths, skin specialists use the ABCDE system, which stands for what?
a)
abscess, blood, crust, dark, and edg
b)
asymmetry, border irregularity, color changes, diameter, and evolving
c)
agitated, burning, cracked, discolored, and evasive
d)
none of the above
32.
To evaluate skin growths, skin specialists use the ABCDE system, which stands for what?
a)
abscess, blood, crust, dark, and edge
b)
asymmetry, border irregularity, color changes, diameter, and evolving
c)
agitated, burning, cracked, discolored, and evasive
d)
none of the above
33.
The purpose of the _______________ gland is to produce sebum, a waterproof film that provides moisture and protects the skin.
a)
sudoriferous
b)
sebaceous
c)
endodermis
d)
collagen
34.
The rule of ____________ is used to determine what percentage of the body is damaged by a burn.
a)
burns
b)
degrees
c)
nines
d)
skin
35.
What is the disease that sailors used to develop on long journeys because they didn't have access to fresh fruits and vegetables?
a)
seborrhea
b)
albinism
c)
scurvy
d)
melanoma
36.
Unusual bruises on the skin might mean a problem with the body’s ability to stop bleeding.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
Very dry skin or excess sweating might indicate an allergy.
a)
True
b)
False
38.
When dead skin cells fall from the scalp in clumps, we call them what?
a)
seborrhea
b)
dandruff
c)
melanin
d)
dry skin
39.
Most of the skin's structures are contained in the dermis layer of the skin.  Which of the following structures are found in the dermis?
a)
nerve endings
b)
sebaceous glands
c)
hair follicles
d)
all of the above
40.
Which muscle raises body hair and causes goose bumps when someone is cold or scared?
a)
arrector pili
b)
superficial muscle
c)
frontalis muscle
d)
hair muscle