Sebaceous Glands and Sudoriferous Glands Quiz

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What is the function of sebum secreted by sebaceous glands?

Produce body odor when broken down by bacteria

Prevent hair from drying out and keep skin moist (correct)

Help regulate body temperature

Provide deep pressure sensation

Which part of the body is NOT covered by sebaceous glands?

Soles of feet (correct)

Palms

Scalp

Back

What type of glands are eccrine and apocrine glands?

Exocrine glands

Endocrine glands

Merocrine glands (correct)

Holocrine glands

What causes the nail bed to turn blue in the case of hypoxia?

A decrease in oxygen levels in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of nails in humans?

Protect the fingertips and enhance fine touch sensations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nerve endings are responsible for nociception (pain sensation)?

Free nerve endings Signup and view all the answers

What are the two layers in the integument where nerves, blood vessels, and glands originate?

Papillary and reticular Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is found in the papillary layer of the skin?

Dermal papilla with pain receptors Signup and view all the answers

What causes striae, commonly known as stretch marks?

Dermal tearing due to collagen fibers Signup and view all the answers

What determines the color of the skin according to the text?

Melanin, hemoglobin, and carotene Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is responsible for pulling hair into a vertical position when contracted due to fright or cold?

Arrector pili muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest organ of the body in terms of surface area and weight?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for regulation of body temperature through processes like vasodilation and vasoconstriction?

Dermis Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin acts as a physical barrier protecting underlying tissues from injury, UV light, and bacterial invasion?

Epidermis Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin is often referred to as the subcutaneous layer?

Hypodermis Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in the integumentary system has nerve endings and receptor cells responsible for detecting stimuli related to temperature, pain, pressure, and touch?

Skin Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical part of the integumentary system is primarily composed of keratin and serves protective functions for the fingertips?

Nails Signup and view all the answers

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