Integumentary System Quiz

What is the body's largest organ and the first line of defense against infection?

• Heart

• Liver

• Skin

• Lungs

Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue found in the integumentary system?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Nerve tissue

What are the main functions of the skin?

• Protect underlying body parts from injury and invasion of pathogens

• Produce red blood cells

• Digest food

• Pump blood

Which glands are part of the integumentary system?

• Salivary glands

• Sweat and oil glands

• Thyroid glands

• Adrenal glands

How does the integumentary system help regulate body temperature?

• By controlling the loss of body heat

• By producing insulin

• By filtering blood

• By absorbing nutrients

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

• Eliminate wastes through perspiration

• Store energy in the form of fat and vitamins

• Sense touch, heat, cold, pain, and pressure through receptors

• Produce red blood cells

What vitamin does the integumentary system produce?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

What does the integumentary system store energy in the form of?

• Carbohydrates and proteins

• Fat and vitamins

• Minerals and water

• Glucose and amino acids

What is the role of receptors in the integumentary system?

• To produce hormones

• To sense touch, heat, cold, pain, and pressure

• To filter blood

• To digest food

What is illustrated in the diagram related to the integumentary system?

• The structure of the heart

• The structure of the brain

• The structure of the skin

• The structure of the lungs