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4L1 Integumentary System: Skin Function

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

______________ is the body system that includes skin, hair, and nails.

a)

Integumentary System

b)

Muscular System

c)

Skeletal System

2.

What is the name of the top layer of the human skin?

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Subcutaneous tissue

3.

Which layer of the skin contains nerves, blood vessels, and sweat glands?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

c)

Subcutaneous tissue

4.

These are the functions of the skin. Check all four.

a)

Protection

b)

Sensation

c)

Making Vitamin B complex

d)

Temperature Regulation

e)

Making Vitamin D

5.

All humans have the same skin color, we are all different shades of brown.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A person's skin shade is the result of genetics and environment.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

These are thickened cells produced in the area experiencing friction to protect deeper skin layers.

a)

callus

b)

melanin

c)

goose bumps

8.

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

9.

What layer of skin produces melanin?

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Subcutaneous

10.

The epidermis is composed of what kind of cells?

a)

Simple squamous epithelial

b)

Stratified cuboidal epithelial

c)

Stratified squamous epithelial

d)

Transitional epithelial

11.
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
12.
Sweating to regulate body temperature is an example of
a)
negative feedback
b)
positive feedback
c)
a homeostatic imbalance
d)
aging