Chapter 5- Integumentary System

Question 0

Name the layers of skin in order from top to bottom

Answer 0

Epidermal, Dermal, and Hypodermal

Question 1

What word means covering?

Answer 1

Integument

Question 2

T or F- there are LOTS of blood vessels/nerve endings in the epidermis layer?

Answer 2

F

Question 3

What type of CT is the dermis layer made of?

Answer 3

Fibrous CT

Question 4

What are dermal papillae?

Answer 4

Projections that extend up into epidermis.

Question 5

What layer are sebaceous oil glands found?

Answer 5

Sebum

Question 6

T or F- we have sebaceous oil glands in our palms and feet bottoms?

Answer 6

F

Question 7

What type of sweat gland leads to body order?

Answer 7

Apocrine sweat glands

Question 8

What muscle is attached to each hair follicle to produce goose bumps?

Answer 8

Arrector Pili (Smooth Muscle)

Question 9

Name three functions of the skin

Answer 9

Melanin, Carotene, Hemoglobin

Question 10

Name 3 ways skin colour is determined

Answer 10

Pigments, genetics, blood circulation.

Question 11

Give 3 effects of aging on the skin.

Answer 11

blood flow decreases, decreased activity, loss of elastic fibres