Skin and the Integumentary System Quiz

What is the largest organ of the human body?

• Heart
• Liver
• Skin
• Lungs

Which layer of skin is responsible for producing melanin?

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Subcutaneous

What is the primary function of sweat glands?

• To produce oil
• To cool the body
• To sense pressure
• To protect against UV rays

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

• Protecting against disease
• Regulating body temperature
• Producing blood cells
• Sensing the environment

What happens to the skin when it is exposed to sunlight?

• It produces more melanin
• It becomes thinner
• It loses moisture
• It becomes colder

What is the role of sebum produced by oil glands?

• To cool the skin
• To waterproof hair and skin
• To provide nutrients
• To sense touch

What is the hypodermis primarily composed of?

• Epithelial tissue
• Connective tissue
• Muscle tissue
• Nervous tissue

How does the skin help in waste removal?

• Through blood circulation
• Through sweat
• Through hair follicles
• Through nerve endings

What causes goosebumps?

• Cold temperatures
• Fear
• Muscle contractions in the dermis
• All of the above

Which layer of skin is primarily responsible for the sense of touch?

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Subcutaneous