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Integumentary System Quiz


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Function of the adipose tissue in the inner layer of skin functions to…

A. insulate the body

B. provide pigment to the skin

C. help to make collagen and elastin

D. produce sebum


Which degree of burn can cause infections and dehydration?

A. First Degree Burn

B. Second Degree Burn

C. Third Degree Burn


Using sunscreen and avoiding excessive sun exposure can help prevent the development of skin cancer.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


All 3 layers of the skin are affected with a _____ degree burn.

A. 2nd

B. 1st

C. 3rd


Which is not a function of the integumentary system?

A. Protection against foreign objects

B. Sweating/cooling

C. Insulating/warming

D. Urinating


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


Which layer of the skin is the deepest?

A. dermis

B. hypodermis

C. epidermis


The substance produced by the skin that helps to prevent skin cancer by blocking UV rays from damaging DNA is

A. sebum

B. adipose

C. keratin

D. melanin


What is M?

A. Hair papilla

B. Apocrine sweat gland

C. Dermal blood vessels


What is A?

A. Hair shaft

B. Hair follicle

C. Hair papillae


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


What part of a hair can be seen?

A. Follicle

B. Matrix

C. Root

D. Shaft


A Second Degree Burn damages which two layers of the skin?

A. Hypodermis, and Epidermis

B. Epidermis and Dermis


Which layer of the skin houses the sensory receptors?

A. epidermis

B. dermis

C. hypodermis


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


Cancer of the bottom layer of the epidermis is called

A. Malignant melanoma

B. Basal cell carcinoma

C. Impetigo

D. Squamous cell carcinoma


The skin helps in thermoregulation by….

A. Sweating

B. Shivering

C. Insulation

D. All of the Choices


Outer layer of skin

A. keratin

B. sebacious layer

C. epidermis

D. dermis


The subcutaneous layer is part of the skin.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE


Melanocytes are located in the ___________.  

A. Subcutaneous 

B. Hypodermis

C. Dermis

D. Epidermis


Your skin is ___________ to your bones

A. deep

B. lateral

C. superficial

D. dorsal


Melanin:

A. Helps protect skin from UV radiation

B. Is found in almost every human being

C. Is responsible for skin color

D. All of the above


oil glands in the skin

A. sweat glands

B. Castor glands

C. sebacious glands

D. Criscolemmonals


Produce hairs that provide delicate touch sensations on general body surface

A. sebacious glands

B. hair follicles

C. nails

D. keratinization


Individuals at risk for hypothermia include:

A. Homeless

B. Very old

C. very thin

D. all of the above




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