The Integumentary System and Skin Protection Quiz

Explore the integumentary system with this cutaneous medicine quiz. Discover facts about skin layers, glands, and more!

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Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerves, and glands?

Epidermis

Dermis

Hypodermis

Basement Membrane

What is the primary function of sebaceous glands?

To produce sweat

To produce oil

To produce melanin

To regulate body temperature

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

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

What is the outermost layer of the epidermis called?

Stratum basale

Stratum spinosum

Stratum granulosum

Stratum corneum

What is the medical term for a freckle?

Papule

Vesicle

Macule

Pustule

Which type of skin cancer is most common and least dangerous?

Melanoma

Squamous cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma

Kaposi's sarcoma

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

Stratum basale

Stratum corneum

Stratum granulosum

Stratum spinosum

What is the medical term for excessive sweating?

Xeroderma

Hyperhidrosis

Erythema

Hemangioma

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

Protection from UV radiation

Synthesis of vitamin C

Regulation of body temperature

Sensory reception

#10

What is the function of melanin in the skin?

To regulate body temperature

To provide immunity

To protect against UV radiation

To aid in wound healing

#11

Which protein gives the skin its elasticity?

Collagen

Keratin

Melanin

Elastin

#12

What condition is characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous glands?

Eczema

Acne

Psoriasis

Rosacea

#13

Which of the following is NOT a type of hair found in humans?

Lanugo

Terminal

Vellus

Apocrine

#14

What is the medical term for a scar?

Fissure

Keloid

Ulcer

Erosion