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WorksheetsIntegumentary System Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is NOT a function of skin?
sensation
excretion of waste
production of vitamins
secretion of hormones
Which of the following is the correct order for the layers of skin from superficial to deep?
hypodermis, epidermis, dermis
epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
epidermis, hypodermis, dermis
dermis, epidermis, hypodermis
Which of the following epidermal layers is made of cells that are constantly dividing?
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum corneum
stratum basale
Which of the following epidermal layers is only found in thick skin like that on the palms of your hands?
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum corneum
stratum basale
Which of the following epidermal layers is constantly being shed during your daily activities?
stratum lucidum
stratum granulosum
stratum corneum
stratum basale
Your fingerprints are caused by
a build-up of melanin
layers of keratin filaments
a layer of dermal papillae
blood vessels near your skin
The pigment produced by your skin that protects you from UV radiation is
Vitamin D
collagen
melanin
keratin
The arrangement of _____ in the dermis forms lines of cleavage.
melanin
keratin
Vitamin D
collagen
The dermis is composed of 2 layers: the ____________ layer, which is made of loose connective tissue and the ___________ layer, which is made of densely-packed fibrous tissue.
cleavage, papillary
papillary, reticular
cleavage, subcutaneous
reticular, papillary
The sudoriferous glands found primarily in the armpits and groin responsible for body odor are known as
apocrine glands
eccrine glands
sebaceous glands
sudoriferous glands
At which location does hair divide?
hair follicle
hair cuticle
hair shaft
hair bulb
The glands that secrete their products on hairs are known as
apocrine glands
papillary glands
sebaceous glands
subcutaneous glands
Which of the following characteristics are NOT true of both hair and nails?
They are both made of keratin
They both protect our skin
They both originate at a matrix
They both have structures known as cuticles
Which layer(s) of the skin are composed of fatty connective tissues? (multiselect)
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
subcutaneous
If this layer of the skin is unable to regenerate after a burn, a skin graft will be required:
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
melanocytes
This type of gland is numerous on the face & scalp (select ALL correct answers).
sebaceous
sudoriferous
oil
sweat
What in the integumentary system produces dermcidin?
sebaceous glands
sudoriferous glands
blisters
melanocytes
A burn victim comes into the hospital but is not experiencing pain at the burn site. What is the lowest severity of burn this individual could have?
first-degree burn
second-degree burn
third-degree burn
fourth-degree burn
What is found between the dermis and epidermis?
Hypodermis
Dermal papillae
Blood vessels
Melanocytes
Which of the following is NOT visible when looking at your fingernail?
nail matrix
lunula
proximal nail fold
nail body
