Integumentary System

What is the function of the integument?

• protection

• temperature maintenance

• sensory reception

• all of the choices

Which is the most superficial layer of skin?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

The epidermis is composed of _____.

• stratified squamous epithelium

• simple columnar epithelium

• adipose tissue

• connective tissue

Which layer of the epidermis produces new skin cells?

• stratum germinativum
• stratum granulosum
• stratum corneum
• stratum lucidum

Which layer of the epidermis do dead skin cells flake off of?

• stratum germinativum
• stratum granulosum
• stratum corneum
• stratum lucidum

Where is thick skin located?

• palms
• scalp
• arms
• face

What layer of the of the skin is found only in the palms of yours hands and the soles of your feet?

• stratum granulosum
• stratum spinosum
• stratum lucidum
• stratum germinativum

Deepest layer of the integument that is made of elastic connective tissue and adipose tissue.

• epidermis
• dermis
• hypodermis
• hyperdermis

Which layer contains accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and hair follicles?

• epidermis
• dermis
• hypodermis
• hyperdermis

Skin and eye color is due to a pigment called ____.

• keratin

• melanin

• chromatin

• epithelium