Integumentary System Review

Which of the following is NOT a function of skin?

• sensation

• excretion of waste

• production of vitamins

• secretion of hormones

What in the integumentary system produces dermcidin?

• sebaceous glands

• sudoriferous glands

• blisters

• melanocytes

The arrangement of _____ in the dermis forms lines of cleavage.

• melanin

• keratin

• Vitamin D

• collagen

Which of the following is the correct order for the layers of skin from superficial to deep?

• hypodermis, epidermis, dermis

• epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

• epidermis, hypodermis, dermis

• dermis, epidermis, hypodermis

The dermis is composed of 2 layers: the ____________ layer, which is made of loose connective tissue and the ___________ layer, which is made of densely-packed fibrous tissue.

• cleavage, papillary

• papillary, reticular

• cleavage, subcutaneous

• reticular, papillary

A burn victim comes into the hospital but is not experiencing pain at the burn site. What is the lowest severity of burn this individual could have?

• first-degree burn

• second-degree burn

• third-degree burn

• fourth-degree burn

The sudoriferous glands found primarily in the armpits and groin responsible for body odor are known as

• apocrine glands

• eccrine glands

• sebaceous glands

• sudoriferous glands

Which of the following is NOT visible when looking at your fingernail?

• nail matrix

• lunula

• proximal nail fold

• nail body

Which of the following epidermal layers is constantly being shed during your daily activities?

• stratum lucidum

• stratum granulosum

• stratum corneum

• stratum basale

Which of the following characteristics are NOT true of both hair and nails?

• They are both made of keratin

• They both protect our skin

• They both originate at a matrix

• They both have structures known as cuticles