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WorksheetsUnit 3- Integumentary System
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscle
a)
Arrector pili
b)
Apocrine
c)
Eccrine
d)
Sebaceous
2.
Skin color is due to a pigment called
a)
Keratin
b)
Melanin
c)
Chromatin
d)
Epithelium
3.
The layer of the epidermis that is capable of dividing is
a)
Stratum basale
b)
Stratum corneum
c)
Stratum lucidum
d)
Stratum spinosum
4.
The sweat gland that produces "stinky" sweat is the
a)
Apocrine gland
b)
Eccrine gland
c)
Sudoriferous gland
d)
Sebaceous gland
5.
The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called
a)
keratin
b)
melanin
c)
carotene
d)
mucus
6.
The epidermis is composed of _____.
a)
stratified squamous epithelium
b)
simple columnar epithelium
c)
adipose tissue
d)
connective tissue
7.
The clear layer only present in certain areas of the body is called:
a)
Stratum granulosum
b)
Stratum spinosum
c)
Stratum corneum
d)
Stratum lucidum
8.
The function of sebum is:
a)
Keeps skin soft and moist
b)
Help to regulate body temperature
c)
Produce vitamin D
d)
Protect skin from mechanical damage
9.
A major function of skin is protection from:
a)
Abrasion
b)
UV light
c)
Entry of microorganisms
d)
All of the above
10.
This gland releases an oil known as sebum.
a)
Sebacious gland
b)
Apocrine Gland
c)
Eccrine Gland
d)
All of the above
11.
What is the top layer of the skin called?
a)
Dermis
b)
Hypodermis
c)
Epidermis
d)
Subcutaneous
12.
What is another name for the hypodermis?
a)
epidermis
b)
subcutaneous layer
c)
stratum basale
13.
This is a general term for sweat glands.
a)
cerumen
b)
sebaceous
c)
apocrine
d)
sudoriferous
14.
What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?
a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Subcutaneous
15.
What part of a hair can be seen?
a)
Follicle
b)
Matrix
c)
Root
d)
Shaft
16.
What are the three main layers of the skin?
a)
The epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous
b)
The epidermis, the dermis, and the sebaceous
c)
The dermis, the sebaceous, and the sudoriferous
d)
The sudoriferous, the dermis, and the epidermis
17.
In which layer numbered would you find adipose tissue?
a)
10
b)
11
c)
12
d)
9
18.
Blackheads and acne can result from the blockage of which of the following glands?
a)
sudoriferous
b)
sebaceous
c)
ceruminious
d)
sebumous
19.
The oldest cells of the epidermis will be found here
a)
Stratum Corneum
b)
Stratum Basale
c)
Stratum Spinosum
d)
Stratum Granulosum
20.
The tiny grains of pigment deposited in cells that provide skin with its color are?
a)
protein
b)
keratin
c)
melanin
d)
collagen
21.
What is another name for the hypodermis?
a)
epidermis
b)
subcutaneous layer
c)
stratum basale
22.
Which sweat gland creates a sweat that is mostly water?
a)
Apocrine
b)
Sudoriferous
c)
Eccrine
d)
Ceruminous
23.
Skin helps the body maintain steady ________ through perpiration and the enlarging of blood vessels.
a)
temperature
b)
weight
c)
sweat
d)
water
24.
________ in the skin gather information from the environment about pressure, temperature, and pain.
a)
nerves/receptors
b)
glands
c)
skin
d)
hair
25.
What type of burn makes it through the epidermis and damages the dermis?
a)
1st Degree
b)
2nd Degree
c)
3rd Degree
d)
4th Degree
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