Function of the Integumentary System

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What is the function of the integumentary system?

  • Support the skeletal system
  • Produce hormones
  • Regulate body temperature
  • Protect the body (correct)

Which one of these is not a major structure of the integumentary system?

  • Hair
  • Nails
  • Exocrine glands
  • Endocrine glands (correct)

What is the outer layer of the skin called?

  • Hypodermis
  • Epidermis (correct)
  • Dermis
  • Mesodermis

Which type of cells in the epidermis are dead at functional maturity?

<p>Keratinocytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin contains the papillary and reticular layers?

<p>Dermis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reticular layer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Contract to trap air and regulate temperature by controlling hair angle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of nails in the integumentary system?

<p>To provide mechanical protection for the skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of gland produces oil in our skin?

<p>Sebaceous glands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the integumentary system?

<p>Help protect the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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