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Anatomy & Physiology: Integumentary

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

In which layer of the skin would I find sebaceous glands?

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

hypodermis

2.

The pigment that gives skin its color and protects from UV radiation is

a)

keratin

b)

melanin

c)

chromatin

d)

dermatin

3.

What are the main layers of the skin from superficial to deep?

a)

epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

b)

dermis, hypodermis, epidermis

c)

dermis, epidermis, hypodermis

d)

hypodermis, dermis, epidermis

4.

True or False: Our skin does NOT protect us from the outside environment.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

True or False: Our skin uses sunlight to make Vitamin D and for heat.

a)

True

b)

False

6.
What is the top layer of the skin called?
a)
Dermis
b)
Hypodermis
c)
Epidermis
d)
Subcutaneous
7.
Which layer of the skin contains lots of adipose tissue and connects the skin to muscle?
a)
Dermis
b)
Epidermis
c)
Keratin
d)
Subcutaneous
8.
What is the integumentary system made up of?
a)
skin, nails, and hair
b)
ribs, lungs, and heart
c)
veins and arteries
d)
muscles
9.
Contains the nerves & blood vessels?
a)
Epidermis
b)
Dermis
10.
The epidermis is composed of 
a)
stratified squamous epithelium
b)
adipose tissue and connective tissue
c)
simple columnar epithelium
d)
simple squamous epithelium
11.
Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?
a)
Skin
b)
Cartilage 
c)
Nails
d)
Hair
12.
The structure that holds the root of the hair firmly in place.
a)
Hair follicle
b)
Hair shaft
c)
Hypodermis
d)
Sweat pore
13.
If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:
a)
keep body temperature the same as the external temperature
b)
decrease body temperature
c)
increase body temperature
d)
regulate blood pressure
14.

What does the arrector pili muscle do?

a)

Push sweat out

b)

Thermoregulation

c)

Make hair stick up

d)

Waterproofing

15.

Where are sebaceous glands NOT found?

a)

palms and soles of feet

b)

face

c)

they're found everywhere

16.

Which of these is pointing to the Dermis layer?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D