Integumentary System

Question 1

one way the skin can communicate with the brain is by – info regarding the temperature of the surroundings

Answer 1

transmitting

Question 2

first line of defense against pathogens

Answer 2

skin

Question 3

the uppermost layer of the epidermis is made up of – that are routinely lost and replaced

Answer 3

dead cells

Question 4

produce sweat and regulate body temperature

Answer 4

sweat (sudoriferous glands)

Question 5

produces hair

Answer 5

hair roots and follicles

Question 6

releases sebum to lubricate the hair and skin

Answer 6

oil (sebaceous) glands

Question 7

the major functions of the skin is to make our brain aware of our surroundings and to – the inner body parts

Answer 7

protect

Question 8

the brain can tell the sweat glands to produce sweat in an effort to cool the body, helping to maintain homeostasis via –

Answer 8

thermoregulation

Question 9

the – in the skin also communicate with the brain to move the muscles away from harm by signaling pain

Answer 9

nerves

Question 10

the sense of touch can signal a range of – or reactions between two organisms

Answer 10

emotions

Question 11

the dermis is composed of –, nerves, sweat glands, hair roots and follicles, and oil glands

Answer 11

arteries and veins