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Integumentary System Q1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify (a) statement(s) describing the functionality of the integumentary system? (all that apply)

a)

It absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases.

b)

Provides protection from UV radiation, by the production of keratin of the superficial cells of stratum corneum.

c)

It aids in desiccation.

d)

The skin modifies cholesterol molecules into vitamin D by sunlight to help absorb calcium for strong bones.

e)

Regulates body temperature

2.

The epidermis is composed of _____.

a)

keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

b)

simple columnar epithelium

c)

adipose tissue

d)

connective tissue

3.
The two primary layer of the skin in order from INNERMOST to OUTERMOST is
a)
dermis, epidermis
b)
epidermis, dermis
c)
hypodermis, dermis
d)
hypodermis, epidermis
4.
The dry membrane of the body, which is your skin, is called the 
a)
mucous membrane
b)
serous membrane
c)
cutaneous membrane
d)
synovial membrane
5.
12 is 
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hypodermis
d)
reticular layer
6.
In which layer numbered would you find adipose tissue?
a)
10
b)
11
c)
12
d)
9
7.
What layer of the of the skin is found only in the palms of yours hands and the soles of your feet?
a)
Stratum granulosum
b)
Stratum spinosum
c)
Stratum lucidum
d)
Stratum basale
8.

The function of the integumentary system includes all of these except what?

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Cooling system

c)

Synthesis of Vitamin A

d)

Excretion of wastes

9.
Which of the following is in correct order of epithelial tissue from superficial to deep on the calf of your leg?
a)
stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale
b)
stratum corneum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale
c)
Stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale
d)
stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum
10.
What is another name for the hypodermis?
a)
epidermis
b)
subcutaneous layer
c)
stratum basale
11.
Sweating to regulate body temperature is an example of
a)
negative feedback
b)
positive feedback
c)
a homeostatic imbalance
d)
aging
12.
To what layer of skin is letter "B" pointing?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Melanin
13.
Which layer of skin is "A" referring to?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Melanin
14.

Identify the structure indicated by #3?

a)

Sweat gland and duct

b)

Sweat pore

c)

Arrector pili muscle

d)

Sebaceous oil gland

15.
This is the most common type of skin cancer and the malignancy begins in cells at the base of the epidermis. These tumors rarely metastasize but may cause wide spread destruction of normal tissue if left untreated
a)
basal cell carcinoma
b)
squamous cell carcinoma
c)
malignant carcinoma
d)
malignant squamous basal cell carcinoma