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Introduction to Integumentary System

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Date
1.

The MOST superficial layer of the skin is the....

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

papillary layer

d)

hypodermis

e)

reticular layer

2.

What are the three MAIN layers of the skin?

a)

epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue)

b)

epidermis, dermis, sebaceous

c)

subcutaneous, dermis, sebaceous

d)

subcutaneous, eccrine, sebaceous

e)

papillary layer, reticular layer, hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue)

3.

Oil glands that are found all over the skin...

a)

eccrine glands

b)

sebaceous glands

c)

apocrine glands

d)

arrector pili glands

e)

adipose glands

4.

In which order do the layers of skin occur from the deep to superficial

a)

Dermis, Epidermis, Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue)

b)

Hypodermis, Dermis, Epidermis

c)

Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue)

d)

Epidermis, Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue), Dermis

5.

The three MAJOR structures of the integumentary system are

a)

Skin, Muscle, and Bone

b)

Hair, Nails, and Lashes

c)

Nails, Hair, and Skin

d)

Glands, Hair, and Skin

6.

The DEEPEST layer of the skin is the....

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

papillary layer

d)

hypodermis

e)

reticular layer

7.

Which of the following are considered skin appendages? Select all that apply.

a)

Skin (cutaneous membrane)

b)

Sebaceous Gland

c)

Sudoriferous Gland

d)

Hair

e)

Nails

8.

Which of the following are the TWO major functions of the integumentary system?

a)

Insulate & Cushion of deeper body organs

b)

Protect the entire body from environmental damage.

c)

Aid in movement of the body

d)

Send electrical messages throughout the body.

e)

Absorb oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

9.

Hair Shaft

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

10.

Epidermis

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

11.

Dermis

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

12.

Hypodermis

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

I

e)

J

13.

Nervous Structures

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

I

e)

J

14.

Pore

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

I

e)

J

15.

Appendages of Skin

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

I

e)

J

16.

Sudoriferous Gland

a)

K

b)

L

c)

M

d)

N

e)

O

17.

Arrector Pili Muscle

a)

K

b)

L

c)

M

d)

N

e)

O

18.

Sebaceous Gland

a)

K

b)

L

c)

M

d)

N

e)

O

19.

Hair Follicle

a)

K

b)

L

c)

M

d)

N

e)

O

20.

Hair Root (Inside of follicle)

a)

K

b)

L

c)

M

d)

N

e)

O

21.

Blood Vessels

a)

M

b)

N

c)

O

d)

P

e)

Q

22.

Adipose Tissue

a)

M

b)

N

c)

O

d)

P

e)

Q

23.

Another name for adipose tissue is.... (Select all that apply).

a)

Fat Tissue

b)

Muscle Tissue

c)

Nervous Tissue

d)

Epithelial Tissue

e)

Blood Tissue

24.

What type of gland is attached to the hair follicle?

a)

Sebaceous Gland

b)

Eccrine Gland

c)

Arrector Pili

d)

Dermal Papillae

e)

Papillary Layer

25.

Which of the following ends is a pore on the skin's surface?

a)

Sebaceous Gland

b)

Sudoriferous Gland

c)

Arrector Pili

d)

Dermal Papillae

e)

Papillary Layer

26.

Which of the following is a muscle?

a)

Sebaceous Gland

b)

Eccrine Gland

c)

Arrector Pili

d)

Dermal Papillae

e)

Papillary Layer

27.

The skin protects the body from "Desiccation". What does this word mean?

a)

Bumps & Cuts

b)

Acids & Bases

c)

Heat or Cold

d)

Drying out

e)

Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi

28.

The skin protects the body from "Mechanical Damage". What does this word mean?

a)

Bumps & Cuts

b)

Acids & Bases

c)

Heat or Cold

d)

Drying out

e)

Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi

29.

The skin protects the body from "Chemical Damage". What does this word mean?

a)

Bumps & Cuts

b)

Acids & Bases

c)

Heat or Cold

d)

Sunlight

e)

Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi

30.

The skin protects the body from "Thermal Damage". What does this word mean?

a)

Bumps & Cuts

b)

Acids & Bases

c)

Heat or Cold

d)

Sunlight

e)

Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi

31.

The skin protects the body from "Ultraviolet Damage". What does this word mean?

a)

Bumps & Cuts

b)

Acids & Bases

c)

Heat or Cold

d)

Sunlight

e)

Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi

32.

The skin protects the body from "Microbes". What does this word mean?

a)

Bumps & Cuts

b)

Acids & Bases

c)

Heat or Cold

d)

Sunlight

e)

Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi

33.

These structures are attached to the hair follicle

a)

Arrector Pili Muscle

b)

Hair Shaft

c)

Sebaceous Gland

d)

Sudoriferous Gland

e)

Blood Vessels

34.

Found at the skin's surface

a)

Pore

b)

Hair Shaft

c)

Sebaceous Gland

d)

Sudoriferous Gland

e)

Blood Vessels