WorksheetsUnit 2 - Integumentary System
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
Protection from outside, UV rays, and chemicals
Sensory Receptors
Temperature Regulation
Vitamin A storage/protection
What is the outer layer of the epidermis called (most superficial) layer??
Stratum lucidum
Stratum basale
Stratum corneum
Stratum granulosum
Which layer is the deepest layer of the epidermis and is the only part of the epidermis where cells are actively dividing?
stratum lucidum
stratum basale
stratum corneum
stratum granulosum
What do melanocytes and keratinocytes make?
Melanin and carotene
Mucus and carotene
Melatonin and keratin
Melanin and keratin
Why is the hypothalamus (part of brain) important for the skin?
Makes sure we keep breathing
Controls our thirst
Is like our "thermostat"
The brain does not affect the skin
Which skin receptor is important for fine motor skills - touch, texture, shape of objects.
Meissner's corpuscle
Pacinian corpuscle
Nocireceptor
Avascular:
Contains blood vessels
Does not contain blood vessels
T/F - Blood vessels get smaller as you go deeper into the skin.
True
False
2nd Degree Burn - parts affected
Epidermis
Epidermis & Dermis
Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous
Term for ear wax:
Cerumen
Ear Wax
Apocrine
Alopecia
The "D" in ABCDE method of checking moles is:
Discoloration
Diameter
Decisions
