Integumentary System Structures Quiz
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Which type of tissue makes up the epidermis of the integumentary system?

  • Stratified cuboidal epithelium
  • Simple squamous epithelium
  • Stratified squamous epithelium (correct)
  • Pseudostratified columnar epithelium
  • What is the main function of the hypodermis in the integumentary system?

  • Synthesis of keratin
  • Thermoregulation (correct)
  • Production of melanin
  • Nerve impulse transmission
  • What are the two types of glands mentioned as accessory structures in the text?

  • Sebaceous and mucous glands
  • Thymus and pituitary glands
  • Adrenal and thyroid glands
  • Eccrine and apocrine glands (correct)
  • Which layer of the integumentary system is primarily composed of adipose and areolar tissue?

    <p>Hypodermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are responsible for producing the protein keratin in the integumentary system?

    <p>Keratinocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the integumentary system is known for being highly vascularized and containing nerve endings?

    <p>Dermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the hypodermis in the integumentary system?

    <p>Binding dermis to underlying structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells in the epidermis are responsible for skin color due to melanin production?

    <p>Melanocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the accessory structures of the integumentary system derived from?

    <p>Epidermal tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the integumentary system is solely composed of epithelial tissue and contains 5 layers of different cell types?

    <p>Epidermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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