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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which example demonstrates an effect of environmental hazards?
Excessive sweating
Skin Cancer
Sunburn
Thermal Burn
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which statement is true regarding the integumentary systems role during exposure to cold temperatures?
Sweat is lost through pores in the skin
Blood vessels in the skin dilate
Evaporation from skin helps raise temperatures
Vasoconstriction of blood vessels occurs
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of vitamin D production by the integumentary system?
Calcium uptake
Evaporation
Sensation
Water balance
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which type of membrane covers, but does not adhere to the outer surface of the heart?
parietal pericardium
parietal pleura
visceral pericardium
visceral pleura
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which type of membrane covers the structure on the hand?
Cutaneous
Mucous
Serous
Synovial
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which type of membrane is is found in the mouth?
Cutaneous
Mucous
Serous
Synovial
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which technique will protect the integumentary system from climate?
Wearing protective clothing
Using gloves when working with electricity
Applying sunscreen before going outside
Ensuring proper hydration and monitor activity
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which membrane covers the surface of internal organs?
Cutaneous
Mucous
Serous
Synovial
- 9. Multiple Choice
A physician examines the inside of a patient's nose and mouth. What membrane is the physician examining?
Cutaneous
Mucous
Serous
Synovial
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which specific serous membrane covers the surface of the intestines?
parietal peritoneum
parietal pleural
visceral peritoneum
visceral pleura
- 11. Multiple Choice
Touch is detected by skin receptors. Which integumentary function does this demonstrate?
Protection
Sensation
Thermoregulation
Water regulation
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true regarding mucous membranes?
cover internal organs
include the skin
line the mouth and inner nose
within the knee joint
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which membrane adheres to the surface of the heart?
parietal pericardium
parietal pleura
visceral pericardium
visceral pleura
- 14. Multiple Choice
Sweating occurs to assist with which integumentary function?
protection
sensation
thermoregulation
vitamin D production
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates the protecting function of the integumentary system?
evaporation lowers body temperature
vitamin D is created in the skin
Melanin covers the nucleus of skin cells
vibration is detected by receptors
- 16. Multiple Choice
The function of the integumentary system includes all of these except what?
Homeostasis
Cooling system
Synthesis of Vitamin A
Excretion of wastes
- 17. Multiple Choice
What layer of skin produces melanin?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous
- 18. Multiple Choice
The epidermis is composed of what kind of cells?
Simple squamous epithelial
Stratified cuboidal epithelial
Stratified squamous epithelial
Transitional epithelial
- 19. Multiple Choice
What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous
- 20. Multiple ChoiceGoosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscleArrector piliApocrineEccrineSebaceous
- 21. Multiple Choice
First Degree BurnSecond Degree BurnThird Degree BurnFourth Degree Burn - 22. Multiple ChoiceThe sweat gland that produces "stinky" sweat is theApocrine glandEccrine glandSudoriferous glandSebaceous gland
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one function of the integumentary system?It absorbs vitamin C so that the skin will not be subject to diseases.The cells of the epidermis store glucose for energy.It aids in desiccation.It converts cholesterol to vitamin D.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe protein that makes us "waterproof" is calledkeratinmelanincarotenemucus
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe function of sebum is:Keeps skin soft and moistHelp to regulate body temperatureProduce vitamin DProtect skin from mechanical damage
- 26. Multiple ChoiceSweating to regulate body temperature is an example ofnegative feedbackpositive feedbacka homeostatic imbalanceaging
- 27. Multiple Choice
The function of the integumentary system includes all of these except what?
Homeostasis
Cooling system
Synthesis of Vitamin A
Excretion of wastes
- 28. Multiple Choice
What is the top layer of skin called?
callus
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
- 29. Multiple Choice
What layer of skin senses pain?
callus
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
- 30. Multiple Choice
What is the oily substance that protects the skin against water called?
seaweed
callus
sebum
skin
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the integumentary system made up of?skin, nails, and hairribs, lungs, and heartveins and arteriesmuscles
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a function of the skin?InsulationMovementExcretionVitamin D Production
- 33. Multiple Choiceflat and scale like - make up most of the cells in the outer layer of the skin, the passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts, and the linings of the hollow organs of the body.squamouscubiodalcolumnar
- 34. Multiple Choice
What layer is represented by letter B?
Stratum Corneum
Dermis
Stratum Lucidum
Epidermis
- 35. Multiple Choice
a structure out of which strands of hair grow
Follicles
Pores
Head
Eyelashes
- 36. Multiple Choice
How does sweat cool you?
evaporation
condensation
invagination
oder
- 37. Multiple Choice
What layer of skin connects to muscle and bone?
callus
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
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