The Integumentary System

Question 1

What are the functions of the exocrine glands?

Answer 1

To produce sweat, oil, and wax.
Which protects, cools, and moisturises skin.

Question 2

What are the components of the integumentary system?

Answer 2

Skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands.

Question 3

What is the function of the skin within the integumentary system? (3 functions)

Answer 3

1. Skin acts as a barrier.
2. Protects the body from chemicals.
3. Protects from disease, UV light, and physical damage.

Question 4

Describe the physiology of the integumentary system. (6 functions)

Answer 4

1. Protect.
2. Regulate temperature.
3. Enables sensation.
4. Synthesise vitamin D.
5. Provide immunity.
6. Excretion of waste ( E.g., through sweat, oil, wax)

Question 5

What are the three layers of the skin and their components?

Answer 5

1. Epidermis - granular tissue.
2. Dermis - connective tissue.
3. Subcutis - adipose tissue.

Question 6

What is a sebaceous gland and its function/ location?

Answer 6

Found in the dermis.
Produces oily secretion called sebum.

Question 7

What is the function of sebum?

Answer 7

To waterproof and provide elasticity to the skin.

Question 8

What is a sudoriferous gland and its function/ location?

Answer 8

Found in the dermis.
Commonly known as sweat glands.
Found in hands, feet, and groin.

Question 9

What is the ceruminous gland and its function/ location?

Answer 9

Only found in the dermis of the ear canals.
Produce cerumen.

Question 10

What is the function of cerumen?

Answer 10

To protect the ear canals and lubricate the ear drum.