Integumentary System Quiz
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Individuals at risk for hypothermia include:
A. Homeless
B. Very old
C. very thin
D. all of the above
Cells in the epidermis (outer layer of the skin) are injured and may die.
A. First-degree burn
B. Second-degree burn
C. Third-degree burn
Which sweat gland creates a sweat that is mostly water?
A. Apocrine
B. Sudoriferous
C. Eccrine
D. Ceruminous
Cells deeper in the epidermis die. Cells in the dermis are injured and may die.
A. First-degree burn
B. Second-degree burn
C. Third-degree burn
The clear layer only present in certain areas of the body is called:
A. Stratum granulosum
B. Stratum spinosum
C. Stratum corneum
D. Stratum lucidum
protective coverings on the ends of the fingers and toes
A. hair
B. nails
C. keratin plugs
D. epicutaneous coverings
What is the body’s response to stress and injury?
A. Produce more insulin
B. Inflammation
C. Shuts down
What is G?
A. Stratum basale
B. Stratum lucidum
C. Dermal papillae
The type of cell that produces melanin, which protects us against harmful UV rays.
A. Keratinocytes
B. Melanocytes
C. Eccrinocytes
D. Melatonin
Macrophages are the cells that hold tattoo ink in place.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
The epidermis is composed of what kind of cells?
A. Simple squamous epithelial
B. Stratified cuboidal epithelial
C. Stratified squamous epithelial
D. Transitional epithelial
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
A pigment that gives the skin its color
A. sebum
B. dermis
C. melanin
D. keratination
Another autoimmune disease where the hair follicles are attacked by the body.
A. Lucidium
B. Alopecia
C. Male Pattern Baldness
D. Scleroderma
Which layer of the skin is the deepest?
A. dermis
B. hypodermis
C. epidermis
Which of the following tissue makes up the integumentary system?
A. nerve tissue
B. epithelial tissue
C. connective tissue
D. muscle tissue
E. all of the above
Number 11 on diagram
A. Oil gland
B. Sweat gland
C. Vein
D. Blood vessel
The least common form of skin cancer but most malignant is…
A. Melanoma
B. Basal Cell Carcinoma
C. Squamous Cell Carcinoma
What is the function of the connective tissue ?
A. covers body surfaces,
B. support and protection
C. body movement
D. forms body’s communication network.
This system helps to maintain body temperature and gives sensor information about surrounding environment.
A. Skeleton
B. Integumentary
C. Nervous
D. Muscle
Psoriasis and skin cancer are both considered to be homeostatic imbalances as opposed to an infectious disease.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What layer of skin produces melanin?
A. Dermis
B. Epidermis
C. Hypodermis
D. Subcutaneous
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
Caused by a complete lack of melanin:
A. Dermatitis
B. Alopecia
C. Albinism
D. Melanitis
Where is the thickest skin found on the body?
A. Soles of the feet
B. Palms of the hands
C. Scalp
D. Elbows
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