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Integumentary System (REVIEW)

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name 4 functions of skin.

a)

Protection, Sensation, Temperature regulation, Vitamin D synthesis

b)

Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Excretion

c)

Photosynthesis, Fermentation, Combustion, Evaporation

d)

Reproduction, Growth, Metabolism, Adaptation

2.

Which layer of the epidermis is only found in the palms and soles of the feet?

a)

Stratum lucidum

b)

Stratum corneum

c)

Stratum granulosum

d)

Stratum spinosum

3.

Name the layers of the skin from bottom to top.

a)

Hypodermis, Dermis, Epidermis

b)

Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis

c)

Dermis, Epidermis, Hypodermis

d)

Hypodermis, Epidermis, Dermis

4.

What pigment protects skin from UV radiation? Where is this pigment produced?

a)

Melanin, produced in melanocytes

b)

Carotene, produced in keratinocytes

c)

Hemoglobin, produced in erythrocytes

d)

Chlorophyll, produced in chloroplasts

5.

In which layer of the skin would a basal cell carcinoma begin?

a)

Epidermis

b)

Dermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Subcutaneous layer

6.

Identify these skin layers:

a)

Epidermis and Dermis

b)

Dermis and Hypodermis

c)

Hypodermis and Subcutaneous layer

d)

Epidermis and Subcutaneous layer

7.

You have just run 1 mile and your face is red. What is the reason?

a)

Increased blood flow to the skin.

b)

Dehydration causing skin irritation.

c)

Lack of oxygen in the muscles.

d)

Excessive sweating causing redness.

8.

A sudoriferous gland produces __________.

a)

Sweat

b)

Oil

c)

Hormones

d)

Saliva

9.

Name 3 functions of hair on the body.

a)

Protection, temperature regulation, sensory perception

b)

Digestion, circulation, respiration

c)

Growth, reproduction, metabolism

d)

Excretion, absorption, filtration

10.

The portion of the hair that sticks out of the skin is the hair ______, while the portion within the skin is the hair ______.

a)

Shaft, root

b)

Bulb, follicle

c)

Root, shaft

d)

Cuticle, cortex

e)

Follicle, bulb

11.

What occurs at the hair bulb?

a)

Hair color is determined

b)

Hair growth begins

c)

Hair is shed

d)

Hair is moisturized

12.

You just got a chill and your arm hairs are raised. Why?

a)

Due to muscle contraction

b)

Because of increased blood flow

c)

As a result of nerve damage

d)

Because of dehydration

13.

Three nail structures can be found within this small area. Name them.

a)

Nail root, nail bed, nail plate

b)

Nail matrix, lunula, cuticle

c)

Nail fold, nail groove, nail wall

d)

Nail body, free edge, hyponychium

14.

What internal portion of the nail is the site of nail formation?

a)

Nail bed

b)

Nail matrix

c)

Nail plate

d)

Nail fold

15.

"Which important protein is makes the epidermis tough, impermeable and waterproof?

a)

collagen

b)

hemoglobin

c)

keratin

d)

epdermis

16.

All of the following are functions of the skin EXCEPT

a)

Synthesize vitamin D

b)

absorbtion of glucose

c)

Regulates heat loss

d)

Protection

e)

Excretion

17.

The pigment that is produced and found in the strata of the skin

a)

melatonin

b)

keratin

c)

melanin

d)

hemoglobin

18.

Which layer of the skin anchors skin to the underlying organs and acts a shock absorber?

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

hypodermis

d)

reticular layer

19.

Which layer contains blood vessels, sweat and oil glands, as well as deep pressure receptors and is the site where immune activity occurs.

a)

papillary layer

b)

adipose layer

c)

reticular layer

d)

epidermal layer

20.

What are the 3 pigments that produce skin color?

a)

melatonin, kerasine, hemoglobin

b)

melanin, carotene, hemoglobin

c)

melatin, keratin, hemoglobin

d)

melatonin, keratin, hemocytes

21.

Which of the following pigments is an orange-yellow, found in green/orange vegetables?

a)

melanin

b)

hemoglobin

c)

carotene

d)

keratin

22.
What gland is responsible for keeping our hair soft and is a barrier for bacteria and fungi?
a)
Sudoriferous
b)
Sebaceous
c)
Melanin
d)
Carotene
23.
Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscle
a)
Arrector pili
b)
Apocrine
c)
Eccrine
d)
Sebaceous
24.
Oil glands that are found all over the skin, except on the palms and soles, are called _____.
a)
merocrine glands
b)
sebaceous glands
c)
apocrine glands
d)
sweat glands
25.
What cell produces a protein allows for waterproofing of the skin, nails, and hair?
a)
Keratinocytes
b)
Melanocytes
c)
Merkel (Tactile) Cells
d)
Langerhans (Dendritic) cell
26.
What layer of epidermis does cell division occur?
a)
stratum lucidum
b)
stratum basale
c)
stratum granulosum
d)
stratum corneum
27.
The oldest cells of the epidermis will be found here
a)
Stratum Corneum
b)
Stratum Basale
c)
Stratum Spinosum
d)
Stratum Granulosum
28.
The epidermis is composed of _____.
a)
stratified squamous epithelium
b)
simple columnar epithelium
c)
adipose tissue
d)
connective tissue
29.

What layer of skin produces melanin?

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Subcutaneous

30.

What types of cells found in the epidermis contain nerve endings that are touch receptors?

a)

Keratinocytes

b)

Langerhans cells

c)

Melanocytes

d)

Merkel cells

31.

What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Subcutaneous

32.
Made up of mostly dense connective tissue; helps bind the body together; consist of 2 regions: papillary and reticular layers.
a)
dermis
b)
epidermis
c)
subcutaneous
d)
hypodermis
33.
The outermost layer of the epidermis that constantly sheds. 
a)
stratum corneum
b)
stratum germinativum
34.
The hypodermis consists of loose connective tissue and 
a)
adipose tissue
b)
dense connective tissue
c)
nerve tissue
d)
muscle tissue
35.

What happens to the skin in a third degree burn?

a)

Only the epidermis is affected

b)

Epidermis and part of the dermis are affected

c)

Epidermis and all of the dermis are affected

d)

Bones and muscles are affected

36.

What is the largest organ in the human body?

a)

Heart

b)

Liver

c)

Skin

d)

Lungs

37.

Which layer of the dermis contains more tightly packed connective tissue?

a)

Papillary layer

b)

Reticular layer

c)

Hypodermis

d)

Epidermis

38.

Which accessory structure helps regulate body temperature by dilating or constricting blood vessels?

a)

Sweat glands

b)

Sebaceous glands

c)

Hair follicles

d)

Nails

39.

Which type of skin cancer arises from melanocytes?

a)

Basal cell carcinoma

b)

Squamous cell carcinoma

c)

Melanoma

d)

Merkel cell carcinoma

40.

What is the function of adipose tissue in the hypodermis?

a)

Insulation

b)

Production of sweat

c)

Production of oil

d)

Production of melanin

41.

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for constant mitosis and gives rise to keratinocytes?

a)

Stratum Corneum

b)

Stratum Granulosum

c)

Stratum Spinosum

d)

Stratum Basale

42.

What is the most common type of skin cancer in humans that arises from the stratum basale?

a)

Basal cell carcinoma

b)

Squamous cell carcinoma

c)

Melanoma

d)

Merkel cell carcinoma

43.

What happens to the skin in a third degree burn?

a)

Only the epidermis is affected

b)

Epidermis and part of the dermis are affected

c)

Epidermis and all of the dermis are affected

d)

Bones and muscles are affected

44.

How do melanocytes protect the body?

a)

They make melanin which filters UV radiation helping to prevent skin cancer

b)

They make melanin which helps in keeping nutrients in

c)

They make melanoma which is important in maintaining temperature

d)

Melanocytes are responsible for all the girls named Melanie

45.

Dermal Papillae are found in the papillary layer of the dermis and they are responsible for:

a)

Your fingertip size

b)

your fingerprints

c)

helping you grab things

d)

papillary cancer

46.

When blood supply is restricted to the skin it leads to

a)

Decubitus Ulcers or bed sores

b)
Skin discoloration
c)
Skin cancer
d)
Skin hydration
47.
The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called
a)
keratin
b)
melanin
c)
carotene
d)
mucus
48.

What part of a hair can be seen?

a)

Follicle

b)

Matrix

c)

Root

d)

Shaft

49.
What is the name of tube that our hair grows from?
a)
Follicle
b)
Root
c)
Shaft
d)
Sebaceous
50.
Both hair and nails are made up of the same type of protein
a)
True
b)
False
51.

Oil glands that are found all over the skin are called ---

a)

merocrine glands

b)

sebaceous glands

c)

apocrine glands

d)

sweat glands

52.

In which order do the layers of skin occur from the outside to the inside of your body.

a)

Dermis, Epidermis, Hypodermis

b)

Hypodermis, Dermis, Epidermis

c)

Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis

d)

Epidermis, Hypodermis, Dermis

53.

What gives your hair its color?

a)

Keratin

b)

Hypodermis

c)

The amount of melanin

d)

The root

54.

Which one does not mean skin?

a)

cutane/o

b)

derm/o

c)

kerat/o

d)

demat/o

55.

What is the term for hair?

a)

trich/o

b)

onych/o

c)

vesic/o

d)

xer/o

56.

What does 'cyt/o' mean?

a)

Cell

b)

Blood

c)

Brain

d)

Heart

57.
Which layer of the epidermis do dead skin cells flake off of?
a)
stratum germinativum
b)
stratum granulosum
c)
stratum corneum
d)
stratum lucidum
58.
Which layer of the epidermis produces new skin cells?
a)

stratum germinativum (also known as stratum basale)

b)
stratum granulosum
c)
stratum corneum
d)
stratum lucidum
59.

The epidermis is composed of _____.

a)

stratified squamous epithelium

b)

simple columnar epithelium

c)

adipose tissue

d)

connective tissue

60.

Which is the most superficial layer of skin?

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

hypodermis

61.

What is the function of the integument?

a)

protection

b)

temperature maintenance

c)

sensory reception

d)

all of the choices

62.
Where is thick skin located?
a)
palms
b)
scalp
c)
arms
d)
face
63.

Skin and eye color is due to a pigment called ____.

a)

keratin

b)

melanin

c)

chromatin

d)

epithelium

64.
Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin?
a)
A
b)
E
c)
K
d)
D
65.

What is another name for the hypodermis?

a)

stratum germinativum

b)

subcutaneous layer

c)

stratum corneum

d)

cutaneous layer

66.

To what layer of the integument is letter "B" pointing to?

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

hypodermis

d)

subcutaneous

67.

To what structure is number 3 pointing to?

a)

sweat gland and duct

b)

hair follicle

c)

arrector pili muscle

d)

sebaceous gland

68.

What is the main cause of skin cancer?

a)

exposure to laboratory radiation

b)

exposure to sunlight

c)

use of chemical products such as makeup

d)

heredity

69.
What causes acne?
a)
clogged sebaceous glands
b)
clogged apocrine glands
c)
clogged merocrine glands
d)
clogged sweat glands
70.

The two layers of the cutaneous membrane are ______.

a)

dermis and hypodermis

b)

epidermis and hypodermis

c)

epidermis and dermis

d)

epidermis and basement membrane

71.

What type of burn reaches muscle and bone?

a)

First Degree Burn

b)

Second Degree Burn

c)

Third Degree Burn

d)

Fourth Degree Burn

72.

What structure is number 4 pointing to?

a)

hair follicle

b)

nerve fiber

c)

sebaceous gland

d)

sweat gland

73.

What structure is number 5 pointing to?

a)

nerve fiber

b)

hair follicle

c)

sebaceous gland

d)

sweat gland

74.

What type of skin cancer is the deadliest, but preventable if you look for the ABCDEs?

a)

Merkel Cell Carcinoma

b)

Basal Cell Carcinoma

c)

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

d)

Melanoma

75.

Wrinkles of the skin are the result of _____.

a)

thinning of epidermis

b)

thickening of dermis

c)

loss of hair follicles

d)

increase of elastin

76.

The picture represents a cross-section of a hair. What is located at 3?

(a)  

77.

The picture represents a cross-section of a hair. What is located at 2?

(a)  

78.

The picture represents a cross-section of a hair. What is located at 1?

(a)  

79.

Which is NOT a function of hair?

a)

Protection from external environment

b)

Regulation of temperature

c)

Sensation of touch

d)

Absorption of nutrients

80.

What is located at 7?

a)

Arrector pilli muscle

b)

Shaft

c)

Root

d)

Follicle

81.

Which type of gland causes body odor?

a)

Eccrine

b)

Apocrine

c)

Sebaceous

d)

Endocrine

82.

What is located at 2?

a)

Lunula

b)

Free edge

c)

Nail body

d)

Nail root

e)

Cuticle

83.

What is located at 5?

a)

Lunula

b)

Free edge

c)

Nail body

d)

Nail root

e)

Cuticle

84.

The white part at the base of your nail is called the

a)

moon

b)

lunula

c)

lacunae

d)

arc de moon

85.

These are your sweat glands with a large concentration under your arms, on your forehead, on your palms, and on the soles of your feet.

a)

sebaceous glands

b)

sudoriferous glands

c)

keratinocytes

d)

Merkel cells

86.

This part of the dermis is responsible for the ridges of your fingerprints.

a)

stratum lucidium

b)

Merkel cells

c)

papillary layer

d)

recticular layer

87.

These cells function as a touch receptor for your epidermis.

a)

keratinocytes

b)

Merkel cells

c)

sudoriferous glands

d)

sebaceous glands

88.

These specialized cells work with the immune and nervous system to fight off foreign bacteria and initiating an immune response.

a)

Merkel cells

b)

sebaceous glands

c)

melanocytes

d)

epidermal dendritic cells (also known as langerhans cells)

89.

This layer of the epidermis (a stratum) is found only on the palms and the soles of your feet. It is an extra thicker layer to protect those highly used areas.

a)

corneum

b)

lucidium

c)

granulosum

d)

spinulosum

90.

The 5 layers of the epidermis from outer to inner layers are: Stratum -

a)

basale, spinosum, granulosum, lucidium, corneum

b)

corneum lucidium, spinosum, granulosum, basale

c)

corneum, lucidium, granulosum, spinosum, basale

d)

basale, granulosum, spinosum, lucidium, corneum

91.
Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?
a)
Skin
b)
Cartilage 
c)
Nails
d)
Hair
92.

The epidermis has

a)

blood vessels

b)

no blood vessels

93.
What two Systems work together to allow us to work out? 
a)
The skeletal system lifts the weight and the digestive helps me sweat
b)
The mucular system lifts the weights while the integumentary system cools my body by sweating
c)
The skeletal system to cool off and the integumentary system to lift the weights
d)
I use them all for everything
94.
The main function(s) of the skin is to:___________
a)
hold in water
b)
protect from infection
c)
provide the sense of touch
d)
All of the above
95.
The layer of the epidermis that is capable of dividing is
a)
Stratum basale
b)
Stratum corneum
c)
Stratum lucidum
d)
Stratum spinosum
96.

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

97.

Letter "F" is pointing to ________.

a)

sebaceous gland

b)

pore

c)

sweat gland

d)

blood vessel

98.

Letter "L" is pointing to ________.

a)

epidermis

b)

pore

c)

sweat gland

d)

blood vessel

99.

Letter "J" is pointing to ________.

a)

Pacinian corpuscle

b)

papillary layer

c)

nerve endings

d)

dermis

100.

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

a)

dermis

b)

epidermis

c)

hypodermis

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