Integumentary System

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

• Regulating body temperature
• Eliminating wastes
• Gathering information
• Transporting materials

Back

Transporting materials

Front

Which of the following is not found in the inner layer of the skin? Oil glands, blood vessels, pores, sweat glands

Back

pores

Front

Which of the following is a pigment that colors the skin? Options: Vitamin D, Melanin, Chlorophyll, Follicle

Back

Melanin

Front

The surface of your skin contains dead skin cells that stay in this layer for about

Back

two to three weeks

Front

Skin helps the body maintain steady ________ through perspiration and the enlarging of blood vessels. Options: temperature, weight, sweat, water

Back

temperature

Front

________ in the skin gather information from the environment about pressure, temperature, and pain.

Back

nerves/receptors

Front

The ________ is the inner layer of the skin.

Back

dermis

Front

What is the outer layer of the skin?

Back

epidermis

Front

What is produced in the glands around the follicles to keep the surface of the skin moist and the hair flexible?

Back

oil

Front

Skin helps eliminate waste and produces _______

Back

vitamin D