Integumentary System Review

What is the top layer of the skin called?

• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Epidermis
• Subcutaneous

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Skin
• Hair
• Nails
• All of the Above 

The main function(s) of the skin is to:___________

• hold in water
• protect from infection
• provide the sense of touch
• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?

• Skin
• Cartilage 
• Nails
• Hair

Nails are made out of what?

• All of the Above 
• Terminal 
•  Vellus 
  
• Keratin 

Sweating and shivering are your body's way of regulating _________.

• Water loss
• Temperature
• Hair growth
• Vitamin D absorption

Which does NOT show homeostasis of the skin?

• Keeping foreign objects out

• Sweating to maintain body temperature

• Releasing excess salts through pores

• Keeping oxygen levels healthy

Which type of burn is characterized by the epidermis and dermis being destroyed, leaving scar tissue behind?

• 1st degree burn
• 2nd degree burn
• 3rd degree burn
• none of the choices

What layer of the skin is 1 pointing to?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Reticular Layer

• Subcutaneous Layer

What layer of the skin is 2 pointing to?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Reticular Layer

• Subcutaneous Layer