Integumentary System

Skin helps eliminate waste and produces _______

• vitamin D

• salt

• pores

• heat

A major function of skin is protection from:

• Abrasion

• UV light 

• Entry of microorganisms

• All of the above 

The largest organ on/in your body is your...

• Brain

• Intestines

• Skin

• Lungs

Sweating to regulate body temperature is an example of

• negative feedback

• positive feedback

• a homeostatic imbalance

• aging

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength while making it flexible is called?

• papule

• collagen

• keratin

• dermal papillae

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

The primary function of sensible perspiration is to

• get rid of wastes

• protect the skin from dryness

• maintain electrolyte balance

• reduce body temperature

What is the role of keratin in the integumentary system?

• To provide pigmentation

• To form a protective layer

• To aid in digestion

• To regulate blood pressure

Which of the following best describes homeostasis in the integumentary system?

• Maintaining a constant heart rate

• Regulating body temperature and water loss

• Balancing blood sugar levels

• Controlling muscle movements

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

• Protection against environmental hazards

• Regulation of body temperature

• Production of red blood cells

• Sensory reception

Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for providing a barrier against pathogens and environmental damage?

• Hypodermis

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous layer