Worksheet Questions

Which structure is an appendage of the skin?

• adipose fat

• epidermis

• dermis

• hair

Madison is a teenage girl and shows signs of acne on her forehead and chin. It seems to be worse the day after playing sports. Which glands are working more at this time and most likely causing Madison's acne?

• sudoriferous glands

• sebaceous glands

• endocrine glands

• exocrine glands

The innermost layer of the skin is the:

• stratum corneum.

• subcutaneous.

• epidermis.

• dermis.

The matrix is the nail:

• bed.

• body.

• keratin.

• root.

Which glands are found in large numbers under the arms and on the palms, soles of the feet, and forehead?

• papilla

• sebaceous

• subcutaneous

• sudoriferous

The integumentary system is the body’s first line of defense against harmful substances. This is an example of which function of the integumentary system?

• absorption

• excretion

• protection

• storage

The outer layer of hair is the:

• cortex

• follicle

• medulla

• shaft

The nerves, blood vessels, and glands are located in which layer of the skin?

• subcutaneous tissue

• adipose tissue

• epidermis

• dermis

A major function of skin is protection from:

• Abrasion
• UV light 
• Entry of microorganisms
• All of the above 

Skin color is due to a pigment called

• Keratin
• Melanin
• Chromatin
• Epithelium