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Integumentary System

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which combining form is related to the skin?

a)

seb/o

b)

hidr/o

c)

cutane/o

d)

onych/o

2.

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

a)

Aid in controlling the loss of body heat

b)

Secrete sweat to regulate body temperature

c)

Secrete sebum to lubricate the skin and discourage bacterial growth

d)

Protect the dorsal surface of the last bone of each finger and toe

3.

Which structure's primary function is to protect the dorsal surface of the last bone of each finger and toe?

a)

Hair

b)

Nails

c)

Sweat glands

d)

Skin

4.

The combining form "hidr/o" is associated with which major structure of the integumentary system?

a)

Hair

b)

Sweat glands

c)

Skin

d)

Nails

5.

Explain how the skin acts as a first line of defense for the immune system and why this function is important for overall health.

a)

The skin produces hormones that fight infections directly.

b)

The skin acts as a physical barrier, waterproofs the body, and is a major receptor for touch, preventing pathogens from entering and alerting the body to external stimuli.

c)

The skin absorbs nutrients from the environment to strengthen immunity.

d)

The skin stores excess water to prevent dehydration.

6.

Describe how sweat glands contribute to homeostasis in the human body.

a)

By secreting sebum to lubricate the skin

b)

By aiding in the control of body heat loss

c)

By secreting sweat to regulate body temperature and water content, and excreting some metabolic waste

d)

By protecting the dorsal surface of the last bone of each finger and toe

7.

Which word part refers to "skin" in medical terminology?

a)

cutane/o

b)

lip/o

c)

myc/o

d)

rhytid/o

8.

What does the medical term "alopecia" refer to?

a)

Loss of hair

b)

Excessive sweating

c)

Black, dark

d)

Wrinkle

9.

Which word part means "sweat"?

a)

hidr/o

b)

kerat/o

c)

melan/o

d)

onych/o

10.

Which medical term refers to a "black, dark" pigment?

a)

melan/o

b)

lip/o

c)

pil/o

d)

urtic/o

11.

What does the term "seb/o" refer to?

a)

Sebum

b)

Sweat

c)

Pus

d)

Nail

12.

Which medical term describes a "wrinkle"?

a)

rhytid/o

b)

xer/o

c)

kerat/o

d)

myc/o

13.

Which of the following is a procedure to remove wrinkles?

a)

Rhytidectomy

b)

Blepharoplasty

c)

Debridement

d)

Lipoma

14.

Which medical term refers to a "fingernail or toenail"?

a)

onych/o

b)

pil/o

c)

lip/o

d)

hidr/o

15.

Which condition is characterized by "excessive hair growth"?

a)

Hirsutism

b)

Alopecia

c)

Eczema

d)

Psoriasis

16.

Which medical term means "dry"?

a)

xer/o

b)

seb/o

c)

py/o

d)

urtic/o

17.

Which medical term refers to "rash, hives"?

a)

urtic/o

b)

cutane/o

c)

kerat/o

d)

melan/o

18.

Which medical term is used for "pus"?

a)

py/o

b)

seb/o

c)

rhytid/o

d)

xer/o

19.

Which of the following is a skin condition characterized by silvery scales and red patches?

a)

Psoriasis

b)

Eczema

c)

Impetigo

d)

Alopecia

20.

Which medical term refers to a "fat, lipid"?

a)

lip/o

b)

melan/o

c)

kerat/o

d)

pil/o

21.

Which medical term means "surgical repair of the eyelid"?

a)

Blepharoplasty

b)

Rhytidectomy

c)

Debridement

d)

Lipoma

22.

Which condition is described as "inflammation of the skin"?

a)

Dermatitis

b)

Eczema

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Alopecia

23.

Which medical term refers to "itching"?

a)

Pruritus

b)

Petechiae

c)

Purpura

d)

Papule

24.

Which medical term refers to "black, dark" pigment in the skin?

a)

Melan/o

b)

Kerat/o

c)

Pil/o

d)

Onych/o

25.

Which condition is characterized by "loss of pigment in the skin"?

a)

Vitiligo

b)

Psoriasis

c)

Eczema

d)

Alopecia

26.

Which medical term refers to "inflammation of the hair follicle"?

a)

Folliculitis

b)

Furuncle

c)

Granuloma

d)

Lipoma

27.

Which medical term refers to "fungal infection of the skin"?

a)

Tinea

b)

Eczema

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Alopecia

28.

Which medical term refers to "inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue"?

a)

Cellulitis

b)

Eczema

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Alopecia

29.

Which medical term refers to "inflammation of the nail"?

a)

Paronychia

b)

Onychomycosis

c)

Papilloma

d)

Lipoma

30.

Which medical term refers to "excessive sweating"?

a)

Diaphoresis

b)

Hirsutism

c)

Eczema

d)

Psoriasis

31.

Which medical term refers to "dry skin"?

a)

Xeroderma

b)

Seborrhea

c)

Erythema

d)

Lipoma

32.

Which medical term refers to "inflammation of the skin caused by infection"?

a)

Impetigo

b)

Psoriasis

c)

Alopecia

d)

Lipoma

33.

Which medical term refers to "inflammation of the sweat glands"?

a)

Hidradenitis

b)

Folliculitis

c)

Paronychia

d)

Lipoma

34.

Which medical term refers to "inflammation of the sebaceous glands"?

a)

Seborrhea

b)

Eczema

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Alopecia

35.

Which medical term refers to "inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue"?

a)

Cellulitis

b)

Eczema

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Alopecia

36.

What is the main function of the integumentary system?

a)

To regulate blood pressure

b)

To maintain the health of the body by covering or enclosing it

c)

To produce hormones

d)

To digest food

37.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

a)

Waterproofs the body and prevents fluid loss

b)

Synthesizes vitamin D

c)

Produces insulin

d)

Acts as a major receptor for the sense of touch

38.

What do sebaceous glands secrete?

a)

Sweat

b)

Sebum (oil)

c)

Blood

d)

Saliva

39.

Which structure helps regulate body temperature by secreting sweat?

a)

Hair

b)

Nails

c)

Sweat glands

d)

Sebaceous glands

40.

What is the function of nails?

a)

To synthesize vitamin D

b)

To protect the dorsal surface of the last bone of each toe and finger

c)

To secrete sebum

d)

To regulate body temperature

41.

Which layer of the skin is the outermost and made up of specialized epithelial tissues?

a)

Dermis

b)

Subcutaneous layer

c)

Epidermis

d)

Cutaneous layer

42.

Why does the epidermis depend on lower layers for nourishment?

a)

It contains many blood vessels

b)

It does not contain any blood vessels or connective tissue

c)

It is made of muscle tissue

d)

It is the thickest layer of the skin

43.

Which of the following is a function of intact (unbroken) skin?

a)

It blocks the entrance of pathogens into the body

b)

It produces red blood cells

c)

It digests nutrients

d)

It stores fat

44.

Epithelial tissues provide which of the following?

a)

A protective covering for all internal and external surfaces of the body

b)

Blood supply to the skin

c)

Vitamin D synthesis

d)

Hair growth

45.

Which layer of the skin forms the upper layer of the epidermis and consists of flat, scale-like cells that are continuously shed?

a)

Basal layer

b)

Squamous epithelial tissue

c)

Melanocytes

d)

Collagen

46.

What is the main function of melanin in the skin?

a)

Producing sweat

b)

Protecting the skin against ultraviolet rays

c)

Forming hair follicles

d)

Providing flexibility to the skin

47.

Which protein is a primary component of the epidermis and is found in hair and nails?

a)

Collagen

b)

Melanin

c)

Keratin

d)

Melanocytes

48.

What is the role of melanocytes in the skin?

a)

Producing sweat

b)

Producing and containing melanin

c)

Forming connective tissue

d)

Providing flexibility

49.

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for producing new cells that become filled with keratin as they reach the surface?

a)

Squamous epithelial tissue

b)

Basal layer

c)

Dermis

d)

Subcutaneous layer

50.

Ultraviolet (UV) light is described as:

a)

Light within the visible spectrum

b)

Light beyond the visible spectrum at the violet end

c)

Light that produces melanin

d)

Light that forms collagen

51.

Which of the following is NOT found in the dermis?

a)

Hair follicles

b)

Sweat glands

c)

Collagen

d)

Squamous epithelial tissue

52.

Sensory nerve endings in the dermis are responsible for detecting which of the following stimuli?

a)

Color

b)

Temperature

c)

Flexibility

d)

Growth

53.

Collagen is best described as:

a)

A pigment that determines skin color

b)

A tough, yet flexible, fibrous protein material

c)

A water-repellent protein found in hair

d)

A cell that produces melanin

54.

Which structures are associated with the dermis and are related to the integumentary system?

a)

Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands

b)

Melanocytes, keratin, melanin

c)

Artery, vein, muscle

d)

Epidermis, subcutaneous layer, adipose tissue

55.

What determines the color of human skin?

a)

The amount of melanin present in the skin

b)

The amount of sweat glands in the skin

c)

The number of mast cells in the skin

d)

The thickness of the subcutaneous layer

56.

Which substance is released in response to allergens and causes the signs of an allergic response, including itching and increased mucus secretion?

a)

Histamine

b)

Sebum

c)

Heparin

d)

Adipose

57.

Where is the subcutaneous layer located?

a)

Just below the layers of the skin

b)

On the surface of the skin

c)

Inside the sweat glands

d)

Within the hair follicles

58.

What is the main tissue type found in the subcutaneous layer?

a)

Loose connective tissue and adipose tissue

b)

Dense connective tissue and mast cells

c)

Epithelial tissue and sweat glands

d)

Muscle tissue and sebaceous glands

59.

What term is used to describe deposits of dimpled fat around the buttocks and thighs?

a)

Cellulite

b)

Sebum

c)

Lipocytes

d)

Mammary glands

60.

What is the function of lipocytes in the subcutaneous layer?

a)

Manufacture and store large quantities of fat

b)

Produce sweat

c)

Release histamine

d)

Secrete sebum

61.

What do sebaceous glands secrete?

a)

Sebum

b)

Sweat

c)

Histamine

d)

Heparin

62.

Which glands are modified sebaceous glands that produce milk?

a)

Mammary glands

b)

Sweat glands

c)

Mast cells

d)

Lipocytes

63.

Where are sweat glands most numerous on the human body?

a)

Palms of the hands, soles of the feet, forehead, and armpits

b)

Buttocks and thighs

c)

Hair follicles

d)

Subcutaneous layer

64.

Explain how the acidity of sebum contributes to the skin's defense against bacteria.

a)

The acidity of sebum creates an environment that discourages bacterial growth on the skin.

b)

The acidity of sebum increases fat storage in the skin.

c)

The acidity of sebum stimulates sweat production.

d)

The acidity of sebum causes allergic reactions.

65.

Compare the roles of mast cells and lipocytes in the skin.

a)

Mast cells respond to injury and release substances; lipocytes store fat.

b)

Mast cells produce sweat; lipocytes secrete sebum.

c)

Mast cells lubricate the skin; lipocytes prevent blood clotting.

d)

Mast cells store fat; lipocytes release histamine.

66.

A patient is experiencing increased mucus secretion and itching after exposure to pollen. Which substance is most likely responsible for these symptoms, and which cell releases it?

a)

Histamine released by mast cells

b)

Sebum released by sebaceous glands

c)

Heparin released by lipocytes

d)

Adipose released by sweat glands

67.

A person has a condition where their skin does not lubricate properly and is prone to bacterial infections. Which gland and secretion are most likely involved, and why?

a)

Sebaceous glands and sebum, because sebum lubricates the skin and its acidity discourages bacterial growth

b)

Sweat glands and sweat, because sweat increases fat storage

c)

Mast cells and histamine, because histamine prevents blood clotting

d)

Lipocytes and adipose, because adipose produces sebum

68.

Which of the following is the main function of pores on the surface of the skin?

a)

To produce melanin

b)

To act as ducts of the sweat glands

c)

To protect the nail bed

d)

To attach hair follicles to the skin

69.

What is perspiration primarily composed of?

a)

99% oil and some salt

b)

99% water plus some salt and metabolic waste products

c)

99% protein and some water

d)

99% melanin and some keratin

70.

What is the function of the arrector pili muscles?

a)

To produce sweat

b)

To attach the nail to the finger

c)

To cause hair to stand erect in response to cold or fright

d)

To produce melanin in the hair

71.

Which part of the nail is the pale half-moon-shaped region at the nail root?

a)

Cuticle

b)

Nail bed

c)

Lunula

d)

Free edge

72.

What is the role of the cuticle in the structure of the nail?

a)

It produces sweat

b)

It attaches the nail to the bone

c)

It protects the new keratin cells as they form

d)

It determines the color of the nail

73.

How does perspiration help cool the body?

a)

By increasing melanin production

b)

By evaporating into the air

c)

By producing more keratin

d)

By contracting arrector pili muscles

74.

What is the function of the nail root?

a)

It produces sweat

b)

It fastens the nail to the finger or toe by fitting into a groove in the skin

c)

It determines the color of the nail

d)

It protects the nail bed

75.

Which medical specialist diagnoses and treats disorders of the skin?

a)

Cardiologist

b)

Dermatologist

c)

Neurologist

d)

Oncologist

76.

If a person experiences goose bumps, which structure is responsible for this reaction?

a)

Nail bed

b)

Arrector pili muscles

c)

Cuticle

d)

Lunula

77.

What is the primary role of a plastic surgeon?

a)

To perform aesthetic procedures only

b)

To specialize in surgical restoration and reconstruction of body structures

c)

To treat skin diseases

d)

To prescribe medications for hair loss

78.

Which term is related to the suffix "-plasty"?

a)

Hair loss

b)

Surgical repair

c)

Excessive sweating

d)

Inflammation

79.

What is acne vulgaris characterized by?

a)

Excessive hair growth

b)

Pustular eruptions of the skin caused by overproduction of sebum

c)

Lack of sweating

d)

Inflammation of hair follicles

80.

Which condition is described as the abnormal condition of lacking sweat in response to heat?

a)

Diaphoresis

b)

Anhidrosis

c)

Hyperhidrosis

d)

Sleep hyperhidrosis

81.

Name the structure that is pointed out

a)

Hair shaft

b)

Hair root

c)

Hair folicle

d)

Hair papilla

82.

What is #9 pointing to?

a)

sebaceous gland

b)

sudoriferous gland

c)

messiner's corpuscle

d)

pacinian corpuscle

83.
Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?
a)
Skin
b)
Cartilage 
c)
Nails
d)
Hair
84.

Identify the structure indicated by the red arrow

a)

Sebaceous Gland

b)

Hair follicle

c)

Arrector pili muscle

d)

Sudoriferous gland

85.
What are functions of skin?
a)
Protect Bones
b)
Protect Muscles
c)
Protect Organs
d)
All of the above

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