The Integumentary System

Question 1

Tissue, largely fat, that lies directly under the dermis and serves as an insulator of the body

Answer 1

subcutaneous tissue

Question 2

The outer layer of skin, which is made up of cells that are sealed together to form a watertight protective covering for the body

Answer 2

epidermis

Question 3

The thick skin covering the cranium, which usually bears hair

Answer 3

scalp

Question 4

The deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are formed

Answer 4

germinal layer

Question 5

The outermost or dead layer of the skin

Answer 5

stratum corneal layer

Question 6

The inner layer of skin, containing hair follicles, sweat glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels

Answer 6

dermis

Question 7

The glands that secrete sweat, located in the dermal layer of the skin

Answer 7

sweat glands

Question 8

Glands that produce an oily substance called sebum, which discharges along the shafts of the hairs

Answer 8

sebacceous glands

Question 9

The small organs that produce hair

Answer 9

hair follicles

Question 10

The lining of body cavities and passages that communicate directly or indirectly with the environment outside of the body

Answer 10

mucous membranes

Question 11

The opaque, sticky secretion of the mucous membranes that lubricates the body openings

Answer 11

mucus