Integumentary System Quiz

What are the three main components of the integumentary system?

• Hair, nails, and teeth

• Bones, muscles, and skin

• Skin, muscles, and bones

• Skin, hair, and nails

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for shedding dead skin cells?

• Dermis

• Stratum germinativum

• Stratum corneum

• Hypodermis

Where does cell division occur in the epidermis?

• Hypodermis

• Stratum germinativum

• Stratum corneum

• Dermis

What is the primary function of the blood vessels in the dermis?

• To anchor hair follicles

• To produce sweat

• To create fingerprints

• To provide nutrients and remove waste

How does the body respond to cold temperatures through the skin?

• By constricting pores to form goosebumps

• By increasing oil production

• By producing more sweat

• By dilating blood vessels

What is the role of sebaceous glands in the skin?

• To produce sweat

• To create fingerprints

• To produce sebum

• To anchor hair follicles

Why doesn't cutting hair cause pain?

• Hair is too thin to feel pain

• Hair has no nerves

• Hair has no blood vessels

• Hair is made of dead cells

What is the main function of nails in the integumentary system?

• To regulate body temperature

• To anchor hair follicles

• To protect fingertips and enhance sensation

• To produce sebum

What protein is primarily responsible for the structure of hair and nails?

• Elastin

• Melanin

• Collagen

• Keratin

What happens if the nail bed is damaged?

• The nail will change color

• The nail will never regrow

• The nail will become thicker

• The nail will regrow