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Integumentary System

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A major function of skin is protection from:
a)
Abrasion
b)
UV light 
c)
Entry of microorganisms
d)
All of the above 
2.
The waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis.
a)
Keratin
b)
Melatonin
c)
Melanin
d)
Actin
3.
Which is NOT a function of the skin?
a)
Insulation
b)
Movement
c)
Excretion
d)
Vitamin D Production
4.
This gland releases an oil known as sebum.
a)
Sebacious gland
b)
Apocrine Gland
c)
Eccrine Gland
d)
All of the above
5.
What is the top layer of the skin called?
a)
Dermis
b)
Hypodermis
c)
Epidermis
d)
Subcutaneous
6.
What is another name for the hypodermis?
a)
epidermis
b)
subcutaneous layer
c)
stratum basale
7.
What is the function of the arrector pili muscle?
a)
To secrete sebum
b)
To produce keratin
c)
To make hairs stand on end
d)
None of these
8.

What part of the integumentary system is #2?

a)

epidermis

b)

hypodermis

c)

dermis

d)

subcutaneous tissue

9.

What is #9 pointing to?

a)

sebaceous gland

b)

sudoriferous gland

c)

messiner's corpuscle

d)

pacinian corpuscle

10.
This is a general term for sweat glands.
a)
cerumen
b)
sebaceous
c)
apocrine
d)
sudoriferous
11.
Epidermal layer of protection.
a)
stratum basale
b)
stratum corneum
c)
stratum granulosum
d)
stratum spinosum
12.
Epidermal layer found only in thick skin.
a)
stratum basale
b)
stratum spinosum
c)
stratum lucidum
d)
stratum corneum
13.

Which type of cell is a sensory cell and sends sensory information to the brain?

a)

adipose tissue

b)

keratinocytes

c)

Langerhans (dendritic) cells

d)

melanocytes

e)

Merkel cells

14.

Which type of cell found in the epidermis is responsible for immune activity and eats up foreign cells?

a)

adipose tissue

b)

keratinocytes

c)

Langerhans cells

d)

melanocytes

e)

Merkel cells

15.

Which type of cell is found in the hypodermis?

a)

adipose tissue

b)

keratinocytes

c)

Langerhans (dendritic) cells

d)

melanocytes

e)

Merkel cells

16.
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
17.
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
18.
The coloring in the skin; found in the epidermis.
a)
Melanin
b)
Oil
c)
Perspiration
d)
Pores
19.
What gland is responsible for keeping our hair soft and is a barrier for bacteria and fungi?
a)
Sudoriferous
b)
Sebaceous
c)
Melanin
d)
Carotene
20.
The sweat gland that produces "stinky" sweat is the 
a)
Apocrine gland
b)
Eccrine gland
c)
Sudoriferous gland
d)
Sebaceous gland
21.
The vasculated area of skin is the:
a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Stratum basale
22.
What is the name of tube that our hair grows from?
a)
Follicle
b)
Root
c)
Shaft
d)
Sebaceous
23.
What causes acne?
a)
clogged sebaceous glands
b)
clogged apocrine glands
c)
clogged merocrine glands
d)
clogged sweat glands
24.
Which layer of the skin does NOT contain blood vessels? 
a)
epidermis
b)
hypodermis
c)
dermis
25.
What cell produces a protein allows for waterproofing of the skin, nails, and hair?
a)
Keratinocytes
b)
Melanocytes
c)
Merkel (Tactile) Cells
d)
Langerhans (Dendritic) cell
26.
What cell produces a dark brown pigment?
a)
Keratinocytes
b)
Melanocytes
c)
Merkel (Tactile) Cells
d)
Langerhans (dendritic) cell
27.
Which sweat gland creates a sweat that is mostly water?
a)
Apocrine
b)
Sudoriferous
c)
Eccrine
d)
Ceruminous 
28.
The oldest cells of the epidermis will be found here
a)
Stratum Corneum
b)
Stratum Basale
c)
Stratum Spinosum
d)
Stratum Granulosum
29.

What type of mass is pigmented, a different color than the surrounding skin?

a)

Adenoma

b)

Basal cell tumor

c)

Histiocytoma

d)

Melanoma

30.

What part of a hair can be seen?

a)

Follicle

b)

Matrix

c)

Root

d)

Shaft

31.

What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Subcutaneous

32.

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

33.
a)
First Degree Burn
b)
Second Degree Burn
c)
Third Degree Burn
d)
Fourth Degree Burn
34.
The layer of the epidermis that is capable of dividing is
a)
Stratum basale
b)
Stratum corneum
c)
Stratum lucidum
d)
Stratum spinosum
35.
The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called
a)
keratin
b)
melanin
c)
carotene
d)
mucus
36.
The epidermis is composed of _____.
a)
stratified squamous epithelium
b)
simple columnar epithelium
c)
adipose tissue
d)
connective tissue
37.
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
38.
Cancer of the bottom layer of the epidermis is called
a)
Malignant melanoma
b)
Basal cell carcinoma
c)
Impetigo
d)
Squamous cell carcinoma
39.
A sunburn might be an example of a:
a)
1st degree burn
b)
2nd degree burn
c)
3rd degree burn
d)
4th degree burn
40.
Sweating to regulate body temperature is an example of
a)
negative feedback
b)
positive feedback
c)
a homeostatic imbalance
d)
aging
41.

The highly mitotic portion of the nail is the ______.

a)

epithelium

b)

cuticle

c)

lunula

d)

nailbed

42.
Both hair and nails are made up of the same type of protein
a)
True
b)
False
43.

What is structure B in the picture?

a)

Adipose

b)

Epidermis

c)

Sebaceous gland

d)

Dermis

e)

Hypodermis

44.

This type of sweat gland provides sweat containing pheromones.

a)

Dermis

b)

Sebaceous

c)

Sudoriferous

d)

Keratin

e)

Apocrine

45.
What is the purpose / function of the skin?
a)
protection
b)
temperature maintenance
c)
excretion and sensory reception
d)
all of the choices
46.

The stratum basale is which layer of the epidermis?

a)

Top layer

b)

Middle layer

c)

Base layer

d)

It's not a layer of the epidermis...your teacher is just trying to trick you.

47.

The epidermis is made up of how many layers?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

1

48.

The primary function(s) of the skin is to_________?

a)

Allow for desiccation and evaporation

b)

Protect, regulate temperature, synthesize Vit D

c)

Produce a tan using the erythrocytes

d)

Allow our body to absorb & excrete substances

49.

The dermis contains which of the following?

a)

Sweat glands, keratinized cells & oxygen

b)

Sweat glands, sebaceous glands & sensory receptors

c)

Sebaceous Glands, sensory receptors and uric acid

d)

Keratinized cells that are flat

50.

Dermal tissue is made of areolar & dense connective tissue to give skin _________& _________.

a)

Hairiness & oil

b)

Rigidity & tensile strength

c)

Sweat & oil

d)

Toughness & elasticity

51.

__________glands are sweat glands that are found in kids to help with sweating at the palms/soles of the feet and on the forehead.

a)

Eccrine

b)

Apocrine

c)

Exocrine

d)

Sebaceous

52.

The majority of the blood vessels are found in the __________ skin layer.

a)

Epidermal

b)

Dermal

c)

Cutaneous

d)

Hypodermal

53.

Melanin gives us the color of

a)

Varying shades of yellow to black

b)

Varying shades of orange

c)

Varying shades of green

d)

Varying shades of purple

54.

The nails are mostly made up of

a)

Sebum

b)

Follicular cells

c)

Hard keratin

d)

Simple squamous cells

55.

Using the acronym ABCDE as it relates to skin cancer, A refers to

a)

Atypical

b)

Alright

c)

Asymmetrical

d)

Absence

56.

Using the acronym ABCDE, the letter C represents what might indicate skin cancer?

a)

Color differences in an area of skin

b)

Changes in an area of skin

c)

Class of skin

d)

Creation of skin

57.
This type of skin cancer has only a 50% survival rate.
a)
Basal Cell
b)
Squamous Cell
c)
Melanoma
d)
Both Squamous Cell and Melanoma
58.
A small brownish spot or blemish on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black is a___.
a)
mole
b)
nevus
c)
stain
d)
lentigine
59.
A skin disorder caused by accumulation of dead skin cells and oil in hair follicles is 
a)
acne
b)
eczema
c)
cancer
d)
warts
60.
A person should see a dermatologist if a mole or spot on their skin
a)
is asymmetrical
b)
has uneven borders (edges)
c)
is larger than a pencil eraser, especially if it is growing
d)
all of these reasons
61.
Full thickness burns involve damage to the 
a)
the epidermis, only
b)
the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis
c)
the epidermis and dermis, only
d)
muscle, only
62.

What 2 types of tissue make up the Subcutaneous Layer (Hypodermis)

a)

Areolar

b)

Adipose

c)

Dense Irregular CT

d)

Stratified Squamous

63.

What contributes to the amount of melanin a person produces?

a)

The number of melanocytes a person has

b)

The number of keratinocytes a person has

c)

The amount of keratin a person produces

d)

The amount of UV light a person is exposed to

64.

It takes on average _________________ for new cells in the bottom layer of the epidermis to move to the top.

a)

1-2 Days

b)

2-4 Weeks

c)

4-5 Hours

d)

7 Years

65.

What is the correct order of epidermal layers from external to deep?

a)

Lucidum, Basale, Spinosum, Corneum, Granulosum

b)

Corneum, Lucidum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Basale

c)

Lucidum, Corneum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Basale

d)

Corneum, Lucidum, Basale, Granulosum, Spinosum

66.

What gives skin a reddish tint?

a)

Blood flow

b)

Carotene

c)

Melanin

d)

Keratin

67.

Which of the following is a result of UV exposure that benefits the skin?

a)

Vitamin D production

b)

Sunburn

c)

Keratinocytes shed off

d)

It increases surface area

68.

1. What is the name of the muscle that is responsible for goosebumps?

a)

Pilo Errector

b)

Arrector Pili

c)

Goosus Bumpus

d)

Foliculi Arisor

69.

Why do we have dermal papilla at the junction between the epidermis and the dermis?

a)

to increase surface area

b)

to provide support

c)

to increase blood flow

d)

to help make vitamin D

70.

UV light contacting the skin can...

a)

increase melanin production

b)

cause sunburn

c)

help make strong bones

d)

lead to skin cancer

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