Integumentary System Quiz

What is the primary focus of the integumentary system?

• Circulatory system

• Digestive system

• Skin and its appendages

• Nervous system

Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for insulation?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Stratum corneum

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous layer

What type of tissue primarily makes up the dermis?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

What is the role of sebaceous glands in the skin?

• Produce sweat

• Produce oil

• Produce melanin

• Produce keratin

Body membranes help to:

• Lubricate body surfaces

• Absorb sunlight

• Produce red blood cells

• Store fat

What is a key function of body membranes?

• Line or cover body surfaces

• Produce hemoglobin

• Store minerals

• Absorb nutrients

Which of the following is a role of body membranes?

• Lubricate body surfaces

• Conduct photosynthesis

• Produce melanin

• Store water

Which membrane type is associated with joints?

• Mucous membrane

• Serous membrane

• Cutaneous membrane

• Synovial membrane

Which of the following is NOT a function of the mucous membrane?

• Secreting mucus

• Protecting the body

• Absorbing nutrients

• Reducing friction