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The Human Integumentary System Quiz

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Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves?

Dermis

Explanation

Dermis contains blood vessels and nerves.

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

Produce oil (sebum)

Explanation

Sebaceous glands produce oil (sebum) for skin lubrication.

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

Production of insulin

Explanation

Skin does not produce insulin.

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

Stratum corneum

Explanation

Stratum corneum is the common name for the outermost layer of the epidermis.

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

Cause goosebumps

Explanation

Arrector pili muscles cause goosebumps.

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

Stratum corneum

Explanation

Stratum corneum is mainly composed of dead skin cells filled with keratin.

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

Vitamin D

Explanation

Skin synthesizes Vitamin D upon sunlight exposure.

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

Stratum corneum

Explanation

Stratum corneum is the medical term for the outermost layer of the epidermis.

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

Collagen

Explanation

Collagen provides strength and elasticity to the skin.

#10

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

Stratum basale

Explanation

Stratum basale produces new skin cells.

#11

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

Apocrine glands

Explanation

Apocrine glands produce sweat with a strong odor.

#12

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

Epidermis

Explanation

Epidermis is the scientific name for the outermost layer of the skin.

#13

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

Eczema

Explanation

Eczema is characterized by inflammation, redness, and itching.

#14

What is the purpose of melanin in the skin?

Protect against UV radiation

Explanation

Melanin protects against UV radiation.

#15

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

Hypodermis

Explanation

Hypodermis contains fat cells for insulation and cushioning.

#16

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

Vitiligo

Explanation

Vitiligo is characterized by loss of pigmentation in skin areas.

#17

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

Dermis

Explanation

Dermis contains blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles.

#18

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

Cuticle

Explanation

Cuticle is the term for the outermost layer of a hair shaft.

The Human Integumentary System Quiz

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the purpose of melanin in the skin?

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

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

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

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

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