Integumentary System

Question 1

What are the functions of the skin?

Answer 1

Sensation, production of vitamins, excretion of waste

Question 2

The pigment produced by your skin that protects you from UV radiation is

Answer 2

melanin.

Question 3

Define: Sebaceous glands

Answer 3

AKA oil gland- numerous on scalp & face

Question 4

What is the correct order of the layers of the sin (superficial to deep)?

Answer 4

epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT visible when looking at your fingernail?

Answer 5

nail matrix

Question 6

Function of a melanocyte

Answer 6

produce melanin

Question 7

The sudoriferous glands found primarily in the armpits and groin responsible for body odor are known as

Answer 7

apocrine glands.

Question 8

Your fingerprints are caused by

Answer 8

a layer of dermal papillae.

Question 9

Hypodermis, also known as:

Answer 9

subcutaneous layer

Question 10

Which of the following epidermal layers is made of cells that are constantly dividing?

Answer 10

stratum basale

Question 11

At which location is hair formed?

Answer 11

hair bulb

Question 12

Which of the following epidermal layers is constantly being shed during your daily activities?

Answer 12

stratum corneum

Question 13

Stratum basale is the site of:

Answer 13

basal cell carcinoma

Question 14

Which of the following epidermal layers is only found in thick skin like that on the palms of your hands?

Answer 14

stratum lucidum

Question 15

Blood vessels can ____ to regulate temperature.

Answer 15

dilate

Question 16

derm-

Answer 16

Skin

Question 17

epi-

Answer 17

upon

Question 18

hypo-

Answer 18

below

Question 19

kerat-

Answer 19

hard

Question 20

melan-

Answer 20

dark

Question 21

papill-

Answer 21

nipple

Question 22

pil-

Answer 22

hair

Question 23

seb-

Answer 23

oil

Question 24

sudor-

Answer 24

sweat

Question 25

ungu-

Answer 25

nail