#1
Which of the following is not a function of the integumentary system?
Protection against pathogens
Regulation of body temperature
Production of insulin
Sensation of touch, pressure, and pain
#2
What is the outermost layer of the skin called?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Stratum corneum
#3
Which gland in the integumentary system produces sweat?
Sebaceous gland
Ceruminous gland
Eccrine gland
Apocrine gland
#4
What pigment is responsible for the color of the skin?
Melanin
Keratin
Collagen
Elastin
#5
What is the medical term for the outermost layer of the epidermis?
Stratum basale
Stratum spinosum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum corneum
#6
Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin upon exposure to sunlight?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
#7
What type of tissue makes up the majority of the dermis?
Adipose tissue
Fibrous connective tissue
Smooth muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
#8
Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerve endings, and hair follicles?
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Stratum corneum
#9
Which of the following is a function of sebaceous glands?
Production of sweat
Production of melanin
Production of sebum
Production of keratinocytes
#10
Which of the following is a function of hair follicles?
Production of sebum
Sensory perception
Synthesis of keratin
Regulation of body temperature
#11
What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as 'goosebumps'?
Piloerection
Dermatitis
Hyperkeratosis
Melanoma
#12
What is the primary function of the arrector pili muscles?
Regulation of body temperature
Production of sweat
Cause goosebumps
Synthesize melanin
#13
What is the primary function of the subcutaneous layer of the skin?
Insulation and energy storage
Production of melanin
Sensation of touch
Synthesis of vitamin D
#14
Which layer of the skin is primarily composed of adipose tissue?
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Stratum corneum