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Integumentary system includes:
(select all possible answers)
skin
nails
muscles
hair
theet
Some cells in the inner layer of the epidermis provide protection from harmful ultraviolet radiation by making a pigment called...
clorophyll
melanin
epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous layer
Protects us against ultraviolet radiation
dermis
clorophyll
melanin
hair follicle
The pigment which protects us against sunlight is...
epidermis
dermis
fatty cells
clorophyll
melanin
Where is the pigment which gives us our skin color located?
epidermis
dermis
fatty layer
subcutaneous layer
Connective tissue, nerve cells, muscle fibers, sweat glands, oil glands, and hair follicles are located in ...
epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous layer
Below the dermis layer is the______, a layer of connective tissue that stores fat and helps the body retain heat.
epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous layer
Hair follicles usually have _____ associated with them that lubricate the skin and hair
acne
sebaceous glands
sweat glands
nerves and vessels
The inner layers of the _______ contains cells that continually are dividing by mitosis to replace cells that are lost or die
epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous layer
Skin produces vitamin D
true
false
Integumentary system can be called as part of the excretory systems.
False
True
Skin is an organ
true
false
Blood vessels in the skin are broken, but the skin is not cut or opened.
cuts
scrapes
bruises
burns
This is the most painful burn.
first degree
second degree
third degree
fourth degree
(mark as many possible answers)
Burns can be cause by:
heat
cold
chemicals
friction
smoothness
This burn degree affects only de epidermis
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
This burn degree affects the layer where the nerves are located.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
This burn degree has blisters
1st
2nd
3rd
outermost layer of skin
epidermis
dermis
melanin
pore
A pigment that gives the skin its color
Dermis
Epidermis
melanin
pore
Structure in the dermis of the skin from which a strand of hair grows.
Follicle
dermis
vitamin D
melanin
middle layer of skin
Follicle
Epidermis
Dermis
melanin
tiny opening on the surface of the skin
Dermis
Pore
Epidermis
Melanin
What can you conclude from the fact that your skin prevents harmful germs from entering your body?
Without skin, your immune system wouldn't function
Germs can enter your body through cuts and scrapes
Wearing heavy clothes will protect you against most diseases
Your skin cells contain powerful antibiotics
Place the following layers of skin in order, from outermost to innermost: A) Dermis; B) Epidermis; C) Hypodermis
C A B
B A C
A B C
B C A
What do sebaceous glands, hair follicles, and sweat glands have in common?
They all produce new skin cells
They all fall off and are replaced every few weeks
They're all part of the immune system
They're all found in the dermis
Where can you find dead skin cells?
Your innermost layer of skin
Your outermost layer of skin
The border between the epidermis and the dermis
The border between the dermis and the hypodermis
What layer of skin is this
Melanin
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
What layer of skin is this
hypodermis
epidermis
dermis
pore
What layer of skin is this?
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
melanin
Which is not a function of the skin
produces vitamin D
eliminates waste
stores calcium and phosphorus
helps regulate body temperature
The formation of vitamin D helps your body absorb
glucose
calcium
nutrients
oxygen
middle layer of skin
Follicle
Epidermis
Dermis
melanin
What is the top layer of skin called?
callus
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
What layer of skin senses pain?
callus
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
What layer is represented by letter B?
Stratum Corneum
Dermis
Stratum Lucidum
Epidermis
Epidermis keeps ____ in the body, which is very important.
blood
water
nutrients
melanin
Which of these parts of the skin acts as a shock absorber in the hypodermis?
Adipose Tissue
Cartilage Tissue
Simple Squamous
Erector Pili Muscle
A = ______
Papillary Dermis
Epidermis
Reticular Dermis
Hypodermis
B = ______
Papillary Dermis
Epidermis
Reticular Dermis
Hypodermis
D = ______
Papillary Dermis
Epidermis
Reticular Dermis
Hypodermis
The hypodermis is made up of ______ and functions as a shock absorber.
osteocytes
simple squamous cells
stratefied cuboidal cells
adipose tissue
Which order of the epidermis layers is correct? (1= superficial and 5=deep)
1 Stratum corneum.
2 Stratum lucidum.
3 Stratum granulosum.
4 Stratum spinosum.
5 Stratum basale.
1 Stratum basale.
2 Stratum spinosum.
3 Stratum granulosum.
4 Stratum Lucidum.
5 Stratum corneum.
The root word meaning: clear
seb-
derm-
strata-
luci-
The root word meaning: layers
seb-
derm-
strata-
luci-
The root word meaning: base
basal
papilla-
tact-
melan-
The root word meaning: touch
basal
papilla-
tact-
melan-
The root word meaning: brown/black
basal
papilla-
tact-
melan-
Fibrous protein that helps give the epidermis its protective properties.
Keratin
Melanin
Keratinocyte
Merkel cell
Most abundant cells of the epidermis.
Keratin
Melanin
Keratinocyte
Merkel cell
Skin macrophages that help activate the immune system.
Keratin
Melanin
Keratinocyte
Dendritic cell
Which skin layer is only present in thick skin?
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale (aka: germinativum)
Which skin layer is where mitosis can be observed?
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale (aka: germinativum)
Which skin layer is also referred to as stratum germinativum?
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale
Which process is responsible for providing nutrients to the more superficial layers of the epidermis?
diffusion
mitosis
arteries
capillaries
Which skin layer is most deep?
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale
Which skin layer is most superficial?
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale
Where on the body would we find "thick skin"?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!!!
palms
soles of feet
abdomen
face
knees
Which of the following lists the stratum of the epidermis from deep to superficial?
corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale
basale, spinosum, granulosum,lucidum, corneum
granulosum, lucidum, corneum, basale, spinosum
Which of the following lists the stratum of the epidermis from superficial to deep?
corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale
basale, spinosum, granulosum,lucidum, corneum
granulosum, lucidum, corneum, basale, spinosum
In which layer of the skin would I find sebaceous glands?
dermis
epidermis
hypodermis
The hypodermis is also referred to as...
subcutaneous
subdermis
lower epidermis
The tough protein that gives hair, nails, and the outer layers of skin its strength is
keratin
melanin
chromatin
dermatin
The pigment that gives skin its color and protects from UV radiation is
keratin
melanin
chromatin
dermatin
What are the main layers of the skin from superficial to deep?
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
dermis, hypodermis, epidermis
dermis, epidermis, hypodermis
hypodermis, dermis, epidermis
What are the main layers of the skin from deep to superficial?
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
dermis, hypodermis, epidermis
dermis, epidermis, hypodermis
hypodermis, dermis, epidermis
Which cells create the pigment that gives skin its color?
melanocytes
keratinocytes
erythrocytes
adipocytes
The hypodermis contains extensive connective tissue.
true
false
How many epidermal layers does "thin skin" contain?
3
4
5
6
How many epidermal layers does "thick skin" contain?
3
4
5
6
Which skin layer is composed of dead cells? (check all that apply)
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum basale
stratum germinativum
Which skin layer is only present in thick skin?
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale (aka: germinativum)
Which skin layer is where mitosis can be observed?
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale (aka: germinativum)
Which skin layer is also referred to as stratum germinativum?
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale
Which process is responsible for providing nutrients to the more superficial layers of the epidermis?
diffusion
mitosis
arteries
capillaries
Which skin layer is most deep?
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale
Which skin layer is most superficial?
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum granulosum
stratum basale
Where on the body would we find "thick skin"?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY!!!
palms
soles of feet
abdomen
face
knees
Which of the following lists the stratum of the epidermis from deep to superficial?
corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale
basale, spinosum, granulosum,lucidum, corneum
granulosum, lucidum, corneum, basale, spinosum
Which of the following lists the stratum of the epidermis from superficial to deep?
corneum, lucidum, granulosum, spinosum, basale
basale, spinosum, granulosum,lucidum, corneum
granulosum, lucidum, corneum, basale, spinosum
In which layer of the skin would I find sebaceous glands?
dermis
epidermis
hypodermis
The hypodermis is also referred to as...
subcutaneous
subdermis
lower epidermis
The tough protein that gives hair, nails, and the outer layers of skin its strength is
keratin
melanin
chromatin
dermatin
The pigment that gives skin its color and protects from UV radiation is
keratin
melanin
chromatin
dermatin
What are the main layers of the skin from superficial to deep?
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
dermis, hypodermis, epidermis
dermis, epidermis, hypodermis
hypodermis, dermis, epidermis
What are the main layers of the skin from deep to superficial?
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
dermis, hypodermis, epidermis
dermis, epidermis, hypodermis
hypodermis, dermis, epidermis
Which cells create the pigment that gives skin its color?
melanocytes
keratinocytes
erythrocytes
adipocytes
The hypodermis contains extensive connective tissue.
true
false
How many epidermal layers does "thin skin" contain?
3
4
5
6
How many epidermal layers does "thick skin" contain?
3
4
5
6
Which skin layer is composed of dead cells? (check all that apply)
stratum corneum
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum basale
stratum germinativum
