CH2: Integumentary system

The top layer of the skin is called the _____________________.

• dermis

• oil gland

• nerve

• epidermis

The coloring in the skin; found in the epidermis.

• Melanin

• Oil

• Perspiration

• Pores

What are the three main layer of the skin?

• The sudoriferous, the dermis, and the epidermis

• The dermis, the sebaceous, and the sudoriferous

• The epidermis, the dermis, and the sebaceous

• The epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous

The waterproofing protein that fills the cells in the upper layers of the epidermis.

• melatonin

• keratin

• melanin

• actin

Which layer contain accessory structures such as sweat glands, oil glands, and hair follicles?

• epidermis

• dermis

• hypodermis

• hyperdermis

Which layer of the skin does NOT contain blood vessels?

• epidermis

• hypdermis

• dermis

What cell produces a protein allows for waterproofing of the skin, nails, and hair?

• melanocyte

• merkel cells

• Langerhans cell

• keratinocytes

What produces sweat?

• Sebaceous gland

• hair follicle

• Erector pili

• sweat gland

Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?

• Skin

• Cartilage

• Nails

• Hair

The protein that makes us “waterproof” is called

• Mucus

• Carotene

• Keratin

• Carotene