Integumentary System

Front

The top layer of the skin is called the _________________

Back

epidermis

Front

The coloring in the skin; found in the epidermis.

Back

Melanin

Front

What are the three main layers of the skin?

Back

The epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous

Front

The waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis.

Back

Keratin

Front

What gland is responsible for keeping our hair soft and is a barrier for bacteria and fungi?

Back

Sebaceous

Front

Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscle. Options: Arrector pili, Apocrine, Eccrine, Sebaceous

Back

Arrector pili

Front

Oil glands that are found all over the skin, except on the palms and soles, are called _____ (Options: merocrine glands, sebaceous glands, apocrine glands, sweat glands)

Back

sebaceous glands

Front

What cell produces a protein that allows for waterproofing of the skin, nails, and hair? Options: Keratinocytes, Melanocytes, Merkel (Tactile) Cells, Langerhans (Dendritic) cell

Back

Keratinocytes

Front

What cell produces a dark brown pigment?

Back

Melanocytes

Front

What layer of epidermis does cell division occur? Options: stratum lucidum, stratum basale, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum

Back

stratum basale