Human Integumentary System Characteristics Quiz

The dermis contains sweat glands that produce sweat for temperature regulation.

Melanin gives color to the skin and provides protection against UV radiation.

Melanin in the skin absorbs UV radiation to protect against its harmful effects.

Sweat glands regulate body temperature by producing sweat that evaporates and cools the skin.

Keratin is the primary protein in hair and nails.

Eccrine glands produce sweat to regulate body temperature through evaporation.

The integumentary system is not involved in insulin production; its main functions include protection and temperature regulation.

The epidermis is the outer layer of the skin.

Sebaceous glands produce oil (sebum) to moisturize and waterproof the skin.

The dermis contains blood vessels, nerve endings, and hair follicles.

The skin synthesizes Vitamin D upon exposure to sunlight.

The hypodermis provides thermal insulation and serves as an energy storage layer in the skin.

Melanocytes are cells in the epidermis that produce melanin.

Arrector pili muscles contract to raise hairs and trap heat.

The hypodermis contains connective tissue, blood vessels, and fat cells.

Desquamation is the shedding of dead skin cells from the outer layer of the epidermis.

Merkel cells in the skin detect light touch and pressure sensations.

Langerhans cells in the skin play a key role in immune defense.