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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis.KeratinMelatoninMelaninActin
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a function of the skin?InsulationMovementExcretionVitamin D Production
- 3. Multiple ChoiceMelanocytes are located in stratum basale of the ___________.SubcutaneousHypodermisDermisEpidermis
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe type of cell that produces melanin, which protects us against harmful UV rays.KeratinocytesMelanocytesEccrinocytesMelatonin
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThis gland releases an oil known as sebum.Sebacious glandApocrine GlandEccrine GlandAll of the above
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the top layer of the skin called?DermisHypodermisEpidermisSubcutaneous
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another name for the hypodermis?epidermissubcutaneous layerstratum basale
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich layer of the skin contains lots of adipose tissue and blood vessels?DermisEpidermisKeratinHypodermis
- 9. Multiple ChoiceMelanin:Helps protect skin from UV radiationIs found in almost every human beingIs responsible for skin colorAll of the above
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these events occur as a result of a decrease in body temperature?sweat is producedyour nails turn redcontraction of arrector pili musclesall of these
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?SkinCartilageNailsHair
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhen your body temperature rises, these secrete water to the surface where heat is removed by evaporation.Sweat poreSweat gland and ductHair shaftHair follicle
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which layer of skin is "A" referring to?EpidermisDermisHypodermisMelanin - 14. Multiple ChoiceTo what layer of skin is letter "B" pointing?EpidermisDermisHypodermisMelanin
- 15. Multiple ChoiceTo what layer of skin is letter "C" pointing?EpidermisDermisHypodermisMelanin
- 16. Multiple ChoiceTo what structure is #1 pointing?Hair follicleHair shaftHair rootEpidermis
- 17. Multiple ChoiceTo what structure is #3 pointing?Sweat gland and ductSweat poreArrector pili muscleSebaceous oil gland
- 18. Multiple ChoiceTo what structure is #4 pointing?Sweat gland and ductSweat poreArrector pili muscleSebaceous oil gland
- 19. Multiple ChoiceDeepest layer of skinEpidermisDermisCoriumSubcutaneous
- 20. Multiple ChoiceFirst line of defense against invading organismsEpidermisDermisIntact SkinAdipose layer
- 21. Multiple ChoiceVitamin produced when the skin is exposed to direct sunlightADEK
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe _______________ system has been called both a membrane, because it covers the body, and an organ, because it contains several types of tissues. However, most refer to it as a system.respiratoryintegumentarycardiovascularmuscular
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich is not an accessory organ of the skin?hairnailssebaceous glandsdermis
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThis function of the skin allow the body to respond to pain, pressure, temperature, and sensation.productionsensationsbody temperature regulationabsorption
- 25. Multiple ChoiceGlandular secretion that moistens hairs, softens skins and inhibits fungi growth;sweatsebumcerumenwater
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat protects our scalp from UV radiation?hairnailsglands
- 27. Multiple ChoiceGlandular secretion that helps regulate body tempsebumcerumensweat
- 28. Multiple ChoiceProcess that cell fill with keratinkeratinizationthermoregulationnercosisapotosis
- 29. Multiple ChoiceUsed for protection of ends of fingernails and toolsnailshairepidermisdermis
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT part of the ksinepidermisdermissubcutaneoushair
- 31. Multiple ChoiceA major function of skin is protection from:hawksUV lightEntry of microorganismsAll of the above
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