Integumentary System

The function of the integumentary system includes all of these except what?

• Homeostasis

• Cooling system

• Synthesis of Vitamin A

• Excretion of wastes

What layer of skin produces melanin?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous

What layer of the skin contains sweat glands?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous

Goosebumps are caused by contractions of the ______ muscle

• Arrector pili
• Apocrine
• Eccrine
• Sebaceous

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Skin color is due to a pigment called

• Keratin
• Melanin
• Chromatin
• Epithelium

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

• First Degree Burn
• Second Degree Burn
• Third Degree Burn
• Fourth Degree Burn

The layer of the epidermis that is capable of dividing is

• Stratum basale
• Stratum corneum
• Stratum lucidum
• Stratum spinosum

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The protein that makes us "waterproof" is called

• keratin
• melanin
• carotene
• mucus

The function of sebum is:

• Keeps skin soft and moist
• Help to regulate body temperature
• Produce vitamin D
• Protect skin from mechanical damage

Inflammation of the skin due to irritating chemicals is called:

• Contact dermatitis
• Impetigo
• Vitiligo
• Psoriasis

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