Integumentary System Overview
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What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

  • Regulation of metabolism
  • Production of new blood cells
  • Regulation of body temperature (correct)
  • Digestion of food

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

  • Stratum corneum
  • Dermis
  • Stratum basale (correct)
  • Epidermis

What protein is responsible for thickening and toughening the skin?

  • Melanin
  • Keratin (correct)
  • Elastin
  • Collagen

Which term refers to dryness of the skin?

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

What role does the skin play in sensory perception?

<p>Touch, temperature, pressure, and pain perception (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the epidermis is composed of flat, dead, protective cells?

<p>Stratum corneum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of melanin in the skin?

<p>To give color to the skin and protect against sunlight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does hair develop within?

<p>Hair follicle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sebaceous glands in the skin?

<p>To lubricate the hair and skin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To raise hair and produce goosebumps (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main composition of the subcutaneous layer beneath the dermis?

<p>Connective tissue and fat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sweat glands in the integumentary system?

<p>To act mainly in temperature regulation by releasing a watery fluid for cooling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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