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WorksheetsIntegumentary System Review (CH 6)
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 35mins
The epidermis is composed of what type of tissue?
simple columnar epithelial
adipose tissue
stratified squamous epithelial
dense fibrous
Tanning that occurs when a person is exposed to the sun is due to
Langerhans cells
Keratinocytes
Melanocytes
Merkel cells
Which layer of the skin contains no nerves or blood vessels?
subcutaneous layer
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
The hypodermis contains this type of tissue which is another name for fat.
epithelial
connective
sebum
adipose
Function of the adipose tissue in the inner layer of skin:
insulate the body
provide pigment to the skin
help to make collagen and elastin
produce sebum
Which layer is the top layer of the epidermis?
Stratum basale
Stratum lucidum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum corneum
The nails are mostly made up of
Sebum
Follicular cells
Hard keratin
Simple squamous cells
Identify structure #1 (top layer of the epidermis)
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale
Identify structure #2 (only found in thick skin such as palms of hands or soles of feet)
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale
Identify structure #5 (deepest layer of the epidermis; dividing layer of cells)
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale
Identify structure #6 (type of cell that produces pigments)
keratinocyte
melanocyte
mast cell
osteocyte
Identify Structure #1
Subcutaneous Layer
Dermis
Epidermis
Identify Structure #2
Subcutaneous Layer
Dermis
Epidermis
Identify Structure #3
Subcutaneous Layer
Dermis
Epidermis
Identify Structure #4
Hair Shaft
Touch Receptor
Sweat Gland
Sebaceous Gland
Identify Structure #5
Hair Shaft
Touch Receptor
Sweat Gland
Sebaceous Gland
Identify Structure #6
Hair Shaft
Touch Receptor
Sweat Gland
Sebaceous Gland
Identify Structure #7
Hair Shaft
Touch Receptor
Sweat Gland
Sebaceous Gland
The whitish, thickened, half-moon-shaped, actively growing region of a nail is called the:
lunula
nail bed
nail plate
What type of cells make up hair?
dead epidermal cells
dead dermal cells
living epidermal cells
living dermal cells
Structure of the skin that secretes watery fluid onto the surface of the skin in response to elevated temperatures or stress.
Sebaceous gland
Sweat Gland
Endocrine Gland
Structure of the skin that secretes sebum into hair follicles, which keeps hair and skin soft, pliable, and waterproof.
Sebaceous gland
Sweat Gland
Endocrine Gland
What are the main structures of the integumentary system?
Skin and accessory organs such as hair and nails
Endocrine glands such as thyroid and adrenal glands
Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, and spleen
Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs
What are the main functions of the integumentary system?
Protection & homeostasis (such as temperature regulation)
Detect, integrate, and respond to impulses
Remove wastes from blood and help maintain water balance
