10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a major function of the integumentary system?
Production of Vitamin D3 and Vitamin D2
What is the molecule produced by the skin that can transform into Vitamin D when exposed to UV light?
7-Dehydrocholesterol
How is 7-Dehydrocholesterol transformed into Vitamin D3?
Sent to the liver for hydroxylation, which transforms it into Calcidiol
What is the primary function of sweat glands in the skin?
To help regulate the body's temperature through heat loss
Which of the following is an accessory structure of the integumentary system?
Hair
What is the primary function of the integumentary system?
Protection against abrasion and ultraviolet light
Which molecule is produced by the skin and can transform into Vitamin D when exposed to UV light?
7-Dehydrocholesterol
What is the function of the sensory receptors in the integumentary system?
Detect heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain
Which of the following is an accessory structure of the integumentary system?
Sweat glands
How is Vitamin D3 primarily produced in the body?
7-Dehydrocholesterol + sunlight $ ightarrow$ Calcidiol + kidneys $ ightarrow$ Vitamin D3
Test your knowledge of the major functions of the integumentary system through this quiz. Explore how the skin and its accessory structures contribute to protection, sensation, and vitamin D production.
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