Integumentary System Quiz
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What layer of the skin is mostly made of adipose tissue?
A. epidermis
B. hypodermis
C. dermis
What are the causes of skin cancer?
A. UV radiation from the sun
B. UV radiation from tanning beds
C. Genetics
D. All the choices
Which layer of the skin does NOT contain blood vessels?
A. epidermis
B. hypdermis
C. dermis
Which sweat gland creates a sweat that is mostly water?
A. Apocrine
B. Sudoriferous
C. Eccrine
D. Ceruminous
Toward the midline of the body is called
A. medial
B. lateral
C. inferior
D. deep
The process by which cells form fibrils of keratin and harden
A. sebacious glands
B. hair follicles
C. melanin
D. keratinization
The functions of the skin include:
A. Regulating body temp
B. Housing sensory receptors
C. Acting as a protective barrier
D. All of the above
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
What is C?
A. Stratum corneum
B. Stratum granulosum
C. Stratum basale
What part of a hair can be seen?
A. Follicle
B. Matrix
C. Root
D. Shaft
What is A?
A. Hair shaft
B. Hair follicle
C. Hair papillae
Fungal infection that can often be found living on floors of gyms or locker rooms, thrives in moist and warm environments.
A. ringwork
B. Tinea Pedis
C. impetigo
D. psoriasis
The protein that makes us “waterproof” is called
A. Mucus
B. Carotene
C. Keratin
D. Carotene
What is the function of the nerve tissue ?
A. covers body surfaces,
B. support and protection
C. body movement
D. forms body’s communication network.
What is H?
A. Stratum granulosum
B. Stratum Basale
C. Dermis