Anatomy Unit 2 Ch 6 Integumentary System Test

What is the primary focus of the integumentary system?

• Circulatory functions

• Digestive processes

• Skin and its tissues

• Nervous system activities

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered under the integumentary system?

• Accessory Structures of the Skin

• Regulation of Body Temperature

• Healing Wounds

• Photosynthesis

What is an organ?

• A single type of tissue performing a function

• Two or more types of tissues grouped together performing specialized functions

• A group of cells with the same function

• A single cell performing multiple functions

What is the integumentary system made of?

• Bones and muscles

• Skin, hair, nails, and sensory receptors

• Blood and lymph

• Nerves and brain

Which organ is the largest by weight?

• Heart

• Liver

• Skin

• Brain

What is the function of the integumentary system?

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To form a barrier between ourselves and the outside

• To digest food

• To transmit nerve signals

How is Vitamin D initially formed in the body?

• From cholesterol in the liver

• From dehydrocholesterol in the digestive system

• From glucose in the pancreas

• From proteins in the muscles

What is the inactive form of Vitamin D called when it reaches the skin?

• Calcitriol

• Cholecalciferol

• Ergocalciferol

• Retinol

Where is Vitamin D converted into its active form in the body?

• In the heart and lungs

• In the liver and kidneys

• In the stomach and intestines

• In the brain and spinal cord

What are the two main layers of the skin depicted in the diagram?

• Epidermis and Dermis

• Dermis and Subcutaneous layer

• Epidermis and Subcutaneous layer

• Stratum corneum and Stratum basale