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Integumentary System Review (CH 6)

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The epidermis is composed of what type of tissue?

a)

simple columnar epithelial

b)

adipose tissue

c)

stratified squamous epithelial

d)

dense fibrous

2.

Tanning that occurs when a person is exposed to the sun is due to

a)

Langerhans cells

b)

Keratinocytes

c)

Melanocytes

d)

Merkel cells

3.

Which layer of the skin contains no nerves or blood vessels?

a)

subcutaneous layer

b)

epidermis

c)

dermis

d)

hypodermis

4.

The hypodermis contains this type of tissue which is another name for fat.

a)

epithelial

b)

connective

c)

sebum

d)

adipose

5.

Function of the adipose tissue in the inner layer of skin:

a)

insulate the body

b)

provide pigment to the skin

c)

help to make collagen and elastin

d)

produce sebum

6.
Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscle
a)
Arrector pili
b)
Apocrine
c)
Eccrine
d)
Sebaceous
7.
The layer of the epidermis that is capable of dividing is
a)
Stratum basale
b)
Stratum corneum
c)
Stratum lucidum
d)
Stratum spinosum
8.
The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called
a)
keratin
b)
melanin
c)
carotene
d)
mucus
9.
Sweating to regulate body temperature is an example of
a)
negative feedback
b)
positive feedback
c)
a homeostatic imbalance
d)
aging
10.
Which layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles?
a)
epidermis
b)
dermis
c)
hypodermis
d)
hyperdermis
11.
With the help of the sun, what vitamin is produced by our skin?
a)
Vitamin A
b)
Vitamin B
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Vitamin D
12.
The largest organ on/in your body is your...
a)
Brain
b)
Intestines
c)
Skin
d)
Lungs
13.
Sweating and shivering are your body's way of regulating _________.
a)
Water loss
b)
Temperature
c)
Hair growth
d)
Vitamin D absorption
14.

Which layer is the top layer of the epidermis?

a)

Stratum basale

b)

Stratum lucidum

c)

Stratum granulosum

d)

Stratum corneum

15.

The nails are mostly made up of

a)

Sebum

b)

Follicular cells

c)

Hard keratin

d)

Simple squamous cells

16.
Under the dermis; not technically part of skin; loose connective and adipose (fat) tissue
a)
Hyerdermis
b)
Dermis
c)
Epidermis
d)
Subcutaneous layer 
17.
Also called hypodermis
a)
subcutaneous layer
b)
dermis
c)
epidermis
d)
collageneous layer
18.
Groups of specialized epithelial cells that secrete a mixture of fatty material and cellular debris (sebum) through ducts:
a)
sweat glands
b)
sebaceous glands
c)
keratin
d)
epithelial tissue
19.

Identify structure #1 (top layer of the epidermis)

a)

Stratum Corneum

b)

Stratum Lucidum

c)

Stratum Granulosum

d)

Stratum Spinosum

e)

Stratum Basale

20.

Identify structure #2 (only found in thick skin such as palms of hands or soles of feet)

a)

Stratum Corneum

b)

Stratum Lucidum

c)

Stratum Granulosum

d)

Stratum Spinosum

e)

Stratum Basale

21.

Identify structure #5 (deepest layer of the epidermis; dividing layer of cells)

a)

Stratum Corneum

b)

Stratum Lucidum

c)

Stratum Granulosum

d)

Stratum Spinosum

e)

Stratum Basale

22.

Identify structure #6 (type of cell that produces pigments)

a)

keratinocyte

b)

melanocyte

c)

mast cell

d)

osteocyte

23.

Identify Structure #1

a)

Subcutaneous Layer

b)

Dermis

c)

Epidermis

24.

Identify Structure #2

a)

Subcutaneous Layer

b)

Dermis

c)

Epidermis

25.

Identify Structure #3

a)

Subcutaneous Layer

b)

Dermis

c)

Epidermis

26.

Identify Structure #4

a)

Hair Shaft

b)

Touch Receptor

c)

Sweat Gland

d)

Sebaceous Gland

27.

Identify Structure #5

a)

Hair Shaft

b)

Touch Receptor

c)

Sweat Gland

d)

Sebaceous Gland

28.

Identify Structure #6

a)

Hair Shaft

b)

Touch Receptor

c)

Sweat Gland

d)

Sebaceous Gland

29.

Identify Structure #7

a)

Hair Shaft

b)

Touch Receptor

c)

Sweat Gland

d)

Sebaceous Gland

30.

The whitish, thickened, half-moon-shaped, actively growing region of a nail is called the:

a)

lunula

b)

nail bed

c)

nail plate

31.

What type of cells make up hair?

a)

dead epidermal cells

b)

dead dermal cells

c)

living epidermal cells

d)

living dermal cells

32.

Structure of the skin that secretes watery fluid onto the surface of the skin in response to elevated temperatures or stress.

a)

Sebaceous gland

b)

Sweat Gland

c)

Endocrine Gland

33.

Structure of the skin that secretes sebum into hair follicles, which keeps hair and skin soft, pliable, and waterproof.

a)

Sebaceous gland

b)

Sweat Gland

c)

Endocrine Gland

34.

What are the main structures of the integumentary system?

a)

Skin and accessory organs such as hair and nails

b)

Endocrine glands such as thyroid and adrenal glands

c)

Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, and spleen

d)

Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs

35.

What are the main functions of the integumentary system?

a)

Protection & homeostasis (such as temperature regulation)

b)

Detect, integrate, and respond to impulses

c)

Remove wastes from blood and help maintain water balance