Anatomy: Integumentary System Overview

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What is the main function of the skin described in the text?

Aiding in muscle movement

Aiding in digestion

Protection against abrasion, water loss, and microorganisms (correct)

Regulating blood sugar levels

Which branch of medicine specializes in diagnosing and treating skin conditions?

Oncology

Orthopedics

Cardiology

Dermatology (correct)

What is the primary role of the liver in the body according to the text?

Regulation of body temperature

Production of red blood cells

Production of Vitamin D

Digestion of food

Detoxification and metabolism (correct)

Which part of the skin is responsible for detecting heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain?

Dermis Signup and view all the answers

How does the skin contribute to temperature regulation in the body as mentioned in the text?

By activating sweat glands to cool the body down Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the epidermis?

To provide a waterproof barrier that prevents fluid loss from the body Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sweat gland is responsible for the raw, unpleasant body odor?

Apocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the dermis in the skin?

To provide structural support and nourishment to the epidermis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the nail matrix or nail follicle?

To produce new nail cells through cell division Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skeletal system?

Sensation Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between spongy bone and compact bone?

Spongy bone is found only in the epiphyses of bones, while compact bone is found throughout the diaphysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of osteoclasts in bone tissue?

To reabsorb or break down existing bone tissue Signup and view all the answers

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

To contract and cause the hair to stand up, creating goosebumps Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for the majority of the skin's flexibility and strength?

Stratum spinosum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hypodermis or subcutaneous tissue?

To store fat and serve as insulation for the body Signup and view all the answers

Which process forms flat bones like the skull and mandible?

Intramembranous Ossification Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the continuous process of bone resorption by osteoclasts and bone deposition by osteoblasts throughout life?

Bone remodeling Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the Axial Skeleton?

Femur Signup and view all the answers

Which bone of the skull is responsible for forming the forehead?

Frontal bone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of vertebra in the vertebral column?

Cranial vertebrae Signup and view all the answers

Which type of abnormal curvature of the vertebral column is characterized by an excessive inward curvature of the spine?

Kyphosis Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the rib cage is the xiphoid process located?

Sternum Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of movement in the body?

Contraction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a property of the Muscular System?

Blood filtration Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a muscle fiber is responsible for the sliding filament mechanism during muscle contraction?

Sarcomere Signup and view all the answers