WorksheetsIntegumentary System
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Heart
Liver
Skin
Lungs
Which layer of the epidermis consists of cornified cells?
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale
What is the function of keratinocytes in the epidermis?
Produce melanin
Produce sweat
Produce keratin
Produce oil
Which layer of the dermis contains more tightly packed connective tissue?
Papillary layer
Reticular layer
Hypodermis
Epidermis
Which accessory structure helps regulate body temperature by dilating or constricting blood vessels?
Sweat glands
Sebaceous glands
Hair follicles
Nails
Which type of skin cancer arises from melanocytes?
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
Merkel cell carcinoma
What is the function of adipose tissue in the hypodermis?
Insulation
Production of sweat
Production of oil
Production of melanin
Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for constant mitosis and gives rise to keratinocytes?
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale
What is the most common type of skin cancer in humans that arises from the stratum basale?
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
Merkel cell carcinoma
What happens to the skin in a third degree burn?
Only the epidermis is affected
Epidermis and part of the dermis are affected
Epidermis and all of the dermis are affected
Bones and muscles are affected
Where is the stratum lucidum found?
it is one of the layers of the dermis
It is a part of the hypodermis
It is part of the epidermis, but only found only on your head
It is part of the epidermis, but only found on the palms of hands and feet.
How do melanocytes protect the body?
They make melanin which filters UV radiation helping to prevent skin cancer
They make melanin which helps in keeping nutrients in
They make melanoma which is important in maintaining temperature
Melanocytes are responsible for all the girls named Melanie
Dermal Papillae are found in the papillary layer of the dermis and they are responsible for:
Your fingertip size
your fingerprints
helping you grab things
papillary cancer
When blood supply is restricted to the skin it leads to
Decubitus Ulcers or bed sores
Sweat glands and hair follicles are found in which layer of the skin?
