Integumentary System Quiz

Which layer of the skin is composed of epithelial tissue?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Reticular Dermis

Which layer of the epidermis is present only in thick skin?

• Stratum Basale

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Lucidum

• Stratum Granulosum

Which layer of the dermis contains capillaries and sensory receptors?

• Epidermis

• Papillary Dermis

• Reticular Dermis

• Hypodermis

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for generating mitosis?

• Stratum Corneum

• Stratum Spinosum

• Stratum Basale

• Stratum Lucidum

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Which layer of the skin provides insulation and energy storage?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Reticular Dermis

What is the function of the stratum spinosum?

• Prevents water loss

• Provides an additional barrier

• Plays a role in immune response

• Generates new skin cells

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Which type of sweat gland is most abundant and helps regulate temperature?

• Eccrine Sweat Glands

• Apocrine Sweat Glands

• Sebaceous Glands

• Endocrine Glands

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

• Produce sweat

• Produce sebum

• Produce hormones

• Produce melanin

What does the skin secrete to maintain a low pH and inhibit bacterial growth?

• Sebum

• Natural antibiotics

• Sweat

• Melanin

How does the skin help regulate body temperature?

• By producing melanin

• Through vasodilation and vasoconstriction

• By secreting hormones

• By absorbing UV radiation