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Integumentary System

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 21mins

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 tough 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 sunburn might be an example of a:
a)
1st degree burn
b)
2nd degree burn
c)
3rd degree burn
d)
4th degree burn
10.
Sweating to regulate body temperature is an example of
a)
negative feedback
b)
positive feedback
c)
a homeostatic imbalance
d)
aging
11.

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

12.

What types of cells found in the epidermis contain nerve endings that are touch receptors?

a)

Keratinocytes

b)

Langerhans cells

c)

Melanocytes

d)

Merkel cells

13.

What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Subcutaneous

14.

What part of a hair can be seen?

a)

Follicle

b)

Matrix

c)

Root

d)

Shaft

15.

What part of the hair provides cells for new growth?

a)

Bulb

b)

Matrix

c)

Papilla

d)

Root

16.
What is the name of tube that our hair grows from?
a)
Follicle
b)
Root
c)
Shaft
d)
Sebaceous
17.
What causes acne?
a)
clogged sebaceous glands
b)
clogged apocrine glands
c)
clogged merocrine glands
d)
clogged sweat glands
18.
Both hair and nails are made up of the same type of protein
a)
True
b)
False
19.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

a)

Regulating body temperature

b)

eliminating wastes

c)

gathering information

d)

transporting materials

20.

________ in the skin gather information from the environment about pressure, temperature, and pain.

a)

nerves/receptors

b)

glands

c)

skin

d)

hair

21.

Which is not a component of sweat?

a)

water

b)

urea

c)

sebum

d)

salt

22.

Which does not happen to the skin as we age?

a)

collagen & elastin break down

b)

more melanin is produced in hair

c)

the amount of fat in the hypodermis decreases

d)

the number of hair follicles decline

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