Chapter 5: The Integumentary System

Question 0

Keratin is..

Answer 0

A protein that helps to protect and waterproof the skin.

Question 1

What are the 6 functions of skin?

Answer 1

1. ) Body temperature regulation
2. ) Reservoir for blood
3. ) Protection from external environment
4. ) Cutaneous sensations
5. ) Excretion and absorption
6. ) Vitamin D synthesis

Question 2

Providing immunity to the body is the result of…

Answer 2

Langerhans cells

Question 3

Which (oil) gland is associated with hair follicles?

Answer 3

Sebaceous

Question 4

Which gland is found in the external auditory meatus (ear canal)?

Answer 4

Ceruminous

Question 5

Perspiration(sweat) is produced by..

Answer 5

Sudoriferous

Question 6

And inflammation of the sebaceous glands results in the skin condition called

Answer 6

Acne

Question 7

What are the pigments of skin?

Answer 7

Melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin

Question 8

Type of cells that produces pigments that result in skin color are..

Answer 8

Melanocytes

Question 9

Freckles are the result of..

Answer 9

Patches of melanin

Question 10

The layer of the epidermis which contains cells that are capable of cell division is the

Answer 10

Stratum basale

Question 11

Adipose tissue is found in what layer of skin?

Answer 11

Subcutaneous

Question 12

Stratum corneum is..

Answer 12

The layer of skin that contains dead cells

Question 13

When an individual is cold, the ________ muscles contract.

Answer 13

Arrector pili

Question 14

The papillary layer of the _______ is the layer of the skin that contains blood vessels.

Answer 14

Dermis

Question 15

Stratum corneum..

Answer 15

Is the outermost layer of the epidermis

Question 16

Stratum lucidum is…

Answer 16

The layer of the epidermis in the skin found in the palm of the hand or foot.

Question 17

This layer of the skin becomes keratinized…

Answer 17

Stratum corneum

Question 18

_________ is the medical speciality that can be diagnosed and treat skin disorders.

Answer 18

Dermatology

Question 19

_________ is the inherited condition in which individuals can’t produce melanin.

Answer 19

Albinism

Question 20

Meisner’s corpuscles are…

Answer 20

Receptors in the DERMIS that are sensitive to touch

Question 21

Merkel cells(tactile cells) are…

Answer 21

In the EPIDERMIS and also sensitive to touch

Question 22

Part of the nail that extends past the finger…

Answer 22

Free edge

Question 23

Base of the hair follicle..

Answer 23

Bulb

Question 24

The cuticle of the skin is made up of…

Answer 24

Stratum corneum of epidermis

Question 25

What does matrix do?

Answer 25

Produces new hair cells by cell division

Question 26

The main function of the hair is…

Answer 26

Protection