Integumentary System Quiz

What is the primary role of the integumentary system?

• To protect the body from external harm

• To regulate blood flow

• To aid in digestion

• To support the skeletal system

Which layer of the skin is the outermost and provides a waterproof barrier?

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous

What is the main function of the dermis layer?

• To store fat

• To give strength and elasticity

• To provide skin tone

• To produce sweat

What is the primary component of hair?

• Collagen fibers

• Dead keratinocytes

• Living cells

• Sebum

Which part of the nail protects it from bacteria?

• Cuticle

• Nail plate

• Nail bed

• Lunula

What do sebaceous glands produce?

• Sweat

• Keratin

• Melanin

• Sebum

Which gland is responsible for cooling the body through sweat?

• Lymph gland

• Endocrine gland

• Sweat gland

• Sebaceous gland

What is the thinnest layer of the skin?

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Epidermis

• Subcutaneous

Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

• Protecting against UV rays

• Regulating body temperature

• Producing digestive enzymes

• Eliminating waste through sweat

What is the role of the hypodermis?

• To produce melanin

• To store fat and connect skin to underlying tissues

• To provide a waterproof barrier

• To regulate hair growth