Skin Functions Quiz

A major function of skin is protection from:

• UV light

• Abrasion

• All of the above

• Entry of microorganisms

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

• Melatonin

• Actin

• Keratin

• Melanin

Which is NOT a function of the skin?

• Excretion

• Insulation

• Movement

• Vitamin D Production

This gland releases an oil known as sebum.

• Apocrine Gland

• Sebacious gland

• All of the above

• Eccrine Gland

What is the top layer of the skin called?

• Hypodermis

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous

What is another name for the hypodermis?

• Subcutaneous layer

• Epidermis

• Stratum basale

What is the function of the arrector pili muscle?

• To make hairs stand on end

• To secrete sebum

• To produce keratin

• None of these

What part of the integumentary system is #2?

• epidermis

• hypodermis

• dermis

• subcutaneous tissue

What is #9 pointing to?

• sudoriferous gland

• messiner's corpuscle

• sebaceous gland

• pacinian corpuscle

This is a general term for sweat glands.

• apocrine

• sebaceous

• sudoriferous

• cerumen