The Human Integumentary System Quiz

Explore cutaneous biology with 18 questions on skin layers, glands, and functions. Discover the secrets of your body's largest organ!

#1

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves?

Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Stratum corneum
#2

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands in the skin?

Produce sweat
Produce oil (sebum)
Produce melanin
Produce collagen
#3

Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

Regulation of body temperature
Synthesis of vitamin E
Production of insulin
Protection against pathogens
#4

What is the common name for the outermost layer of the epidermis?

Basement membrane
Cornified layer
Cuticle
Stratum corneum
#5

What is the function of the arrector pili muscles in the skin?

Regulate body temperature
Produce melanin
Cause goosebumps
Produce oil (sebum)
#6

Which skin layer is mainly composed of dead skin cells filled with keratin?

Stratum corneum
Stratum basale
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
#7

Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to sunlight?

Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
#8

What is the medical term for the outermost layer of the epidermis?

Stratum basale
Stratum corneum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
#9

What is the protein responsible for the strength and elasticity of the skin?

Collagen
Elastin
Keratin
Hyaluronic acid
#10

Which layer of the skin is responsible for the production of new skin cells?

Stratum corneum
Stratum basale
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum
#11

Which type of sweat glands are responsible for producing sweat with a strong odor?

Eccrine glands
Apocrine glands
Sebaceous glands
Ceruminous glands
#12

What is the scientific name for the outermost layer of the skin?

Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Mesoderm
#13

Which skin condition is characterized by inflammation, redness, and itching?

Eczema
Psoriasis
Melanoma
Acne
#14

What is the purpose of melanin in the skin?

Protect against UV radiation
Provide moisture
Produce heat
Promote elasticity
#15

Which skin layer contains fat cells that provide insulation and cushioning?

Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Stratum corneum
#16

What is the condition characterized by the loss of pigmentation in certain areas of the skin?

Vitiligo
Albinism
Eczema
Psoriasis
#17

Which skin layer contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles?

Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Stratum corneum
#18

What is the term for the outermost layer of a hair shaft?

Cuticle
Cortex
Medulla
Follicle

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