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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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