Integumentary System pt 2

Which of the following are primary functions of the integumentary system?

• Digestion and nutrient absorption.

• Protection, sensation, and temperature regulation.

• Bone formation and muscle contraction.

• Hormone production and immune response.

Which type of cutaneous sensory receptor is primarily responsible for sensing light touch, such as a clothing tag scratching the back of your neck?

• Lamellar corpuscles

• Hair follicles

• Tactile corpuscles

• Free nerve endings

During strenuous exercise, how does the integumentary system contribute to maintaining adequate blood supply to your organs?

• It increases blood flow to the skin to cool the body.

• It constricts dermal blood vessels to redirect blood to vital organs.

• It produces extra blood cells to meet increased demand.

• It stores excess oxygen for later use by muscles.

A yellowish discoloration of the skin, known as jaundice, typically indicates which underlying health issue?

• Heart failure or poor circulation.

• A liver disorder.

• Inflammation or an allergic reaction.

• Exposure to extreme cold.