Chapter 6 - Integumentary system (?s)

Question 1

Components of the Integumentary System?

Answer 1

Skin (epidermis and dermis)
Hair
Nails
Cutaneous glands

Question 2

The ____________ system consists of the skin and its accessory organs?

Answer 2

Integumentary

Question 3

Functions of the Integumentary System?

Answer 3

Resistance to trauma and infection. 
Barrier functions. 
Vitamin D synthesis. 
Sensation. 
Thermoregulation.

Question 4

Dark brown or black pigmentation of the skin results from?

Answer 4

Deposition of melanin by melanocytes.

Question 5

The layer called the ______________ is located deep to the dermis.

Answer 5

Hypodermis.