Integumentary System Worksheet

What are the two types of glands mentioned as part of the integumentary system?

• Sebaceous (Oil) glands and Sudoriferous (Sweat) glands

• Thyroid and Pituitary glands

• Adrenal and Pineal glands

• Salivary and Mammary glands

If a person has a problem with their sudoriferous glands, which bodily function might be affected?

• Sweating

• Digestion

• Breathing

• Hearing

How often do we replace the entirety of our skin?

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 15 years

• Every 20 years

Why is it important for the body to constantly shed old, dead skin cells and replace the skin over time?

• To reduce body weight

• To maintain healthy and protective skin

• To increase body temperature

• To help with digestion

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous fascia

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

Which of the following is the innermost layer of the skin?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous fascia

• Corium

If a doctor refers to the hypodermis, which layer of the skin are they talking about?

• The outermost layer

• The middle layer

• The innermost layer

• The corium

What is the function of the stratum corneum?

• It produces melanin.

• It is the body's first line of defense.

• It contains hair follicles.

• It stores fat.

The dermis contains a framework of which type of tissue?

• Adipose tissue

• Elastic connective tissue

• Cartilage tissue

• Bone tissue

What are papillae in the context of skin anatomy?

• Elevations of the dermis that fit into the ridges of the stratum germativum of the epidermis

• Layers of fat beneath the skin

• Sweat glands found in the dermis

• Blood vessels in the epidermis