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Which system consists of the skin, hair, nails, and glands?
Which system consists of the skin, hair, nails, and glands?
- Respiratory system
- Integumentary system (correct)
- Nervous system
- Circulatory system
Which layer of the skin contains sweat and oil glands and hair follicles?
Which layer of the skin contains sweat and oil glands and hair follicles?
- Dermis (correct)
- Mesodermis
- Hypodermis
- Epidermis
Which cells give the skin its color and provide a waterproof barrier?
Which cells give the skin its color and provide a waterproof barrier?
- Neurons, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes
- Adipocytes, chondrocytes, and osteocytes
- Fibroblasts, macrophages, and mast cells
- Melanocytes, keratinocytes, and Langerhans (correct)
Which layer of the skin is the thickest?
Which layer of the skin is the thickest?
Which organ system acts as the body's first line of defense against bacteria and helps protect from injury and sunlight?
Which organ system acts as the body's first line of defense against bacteria and helps protect from injury and sunlight?
What is the integumentary system primarily responsible for?
What is the integumentary system primarily responsible for?
Which layer of the skin contains sweat and oil glands and hair follicles?
Which layer of the skin contains sweat and oil glands and hair follicles?
What is the top layer of the skin called?
What is the top layer of the skin called?
Which cells give the skin its color and provide a waterproof barrier?
Which cells give the skin its color and provide a waterproof barrier?
What is the bottom layer of the skin called?
What is the bottom layer of the skin called?
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Study Notes
Integumentary System
- Consists of the skin, hair, nails, and glands.
Skin Layers
- The dermis layer contains sweat and oil glands, as well as hair follicles.
- The epidermis layer contains melanocytes, which give the skin its color and provide a waterproof barrier.
- The hypodermis is the thickest layer of the skin.
Functions of the Integumentary System
- Acts as the body's first line of defense against bacteria and helps protect from injury and sunlight.
- Primarily responsible for protecting the body, regulating body temperature, and aiding in the senses of touch and feel.
Skin Layers' Names
- The top layer of the skin is called the epidermis.
- The bottom layer of the skin is called the hypodermis.
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