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 

Melanin:

• Helps protect skin from UV radiation
• Is found in almost every human being
• Is responsible for skin color
• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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This function of the skin allows  the body to retain or lose heat.

• body temperature regulation
• storage
• excretion
• absorption

To what layer of skin is letter "B" pointing?

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Melanin

To what layer of skin is letter "C" pointing?

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Hypodermis
• Melanin 

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To what structure is #3 pointing?

• Sweat gland and duct
• Sweat pore
• Arrector pili muscle
• Sebaceous oil gland

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which type of gland produces oil for waterproofing the skin? 

• sebaceous 
•  apocrine 
• ceruminous 
• eccrine 

Where is the thickest skin found on the body?

• Soles of the feet
• Palms of the hands
• Scalp
• Elbows

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

• Skin
• Cartilage 
• Nails
• Hair