The Integumentary System

Question 1

Components of integumentary system (5)

Answer 1

1. Skin
2. Hair
3. Oil and Sweat glands
4. Nails
5. Sensory receptors

Question 1

What are sebaceous glands

Answer 1

groups of specialised epithelial cells

Question 2

Function of sebaceous glands

Answer 2

Keep hair soft, pliable and waterproof

Question 3

difference between merocrine and apocrine sweat glands

Answer 3

Merocrine - abundant, odourless
Apocrine - infrequent, secretions develop odours

Question 4

Function of merocrine sweat glands

Answer 4

Lower body temp

Question 5

which gland wets skin during pain, fear, emotional upset and sexual arousal

Answer 5

apocrine sweat glands

Question 6

2 types of modified sweat glands

Answer 6

Ceruminous
Mammary

Question 7

Mammary gland function

Answer 7

Secrete milk

Question 8

Ceruminous gland function

Answer 8

Secrete ear wax

Question 9

6 Functions of the Skin

Answer 9

1. Thermoregulation
2. Blood reservoir
3. Protection
4. Cutaneous sensations
5. Excretion and absorption
6. Synthesis of vitamin D