Integumentary System Concepts

Front

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Back

The skin.

Front

What happens to blood vessels in the skin when the body gets cold?

Back

They contract.

Front

What is the purpose of oil glands in the skin?

Back

To protect the skin and hair.

Front

What is the main function of sweat glands?

Back

To cool the body by releasing sweat.

Front

What vitamin is produced by the skin with the help of sunlight?

Back

Vitamin D.

Front

What are the three main layers of the skin?

Back

Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.

Front

What is the role of the epidermis?

Back

It acts as a barrier to protect the body from the environment.

Front

What is the function of melanin in the skin?

Back

To provide color and protect against UV radiation.

Front

How does the skin help regulate body temperature?

Back

By dilating or contracting blood vessels and producing sweat.

Front

What are the two types of sweat glands?

Back

Eccrine and apocrine glands.