Integumentary System Test

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What is melanoma?

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A type of skin cancer.

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What might happen if you pop your zits?

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The oil might spread, leading to more zits.

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What is the hard, waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis?

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Keratin.

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What is the oil produced by the sebaceous glands that helps keep your skin and hair moisturized?

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Sebum.

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What is a warning sign of melanoma in a mole?

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Different colors.

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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

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To protect the body from external damage and pathogens.

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What are the main layers of the skin?

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Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.

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What is the role of melanin in the skin?

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To provide pigmentation and protect against UV radiation.

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What are sebaceous glands responsible for?

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Producing sebum to keep skin and hair moisturized.

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What is acne?

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A skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells.