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The Amazing World of Human Skin

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Which organ is the largest in the integumentary system?

Muscles
Ligaments
Skin (correct)
Bones

What is the meaning of the adjective 'cutaneous'?

Of the bones
Of the ligaments
Of the skin (correct)
Of the muscles

What is the function of the skin in protecting the body?

Temperature regulation
Sensation
Immunity (correct)
Insulation

What happens to severely damaged skin when it tries to heal?

It becomes discolored and depigmented (D) Signup and view all the answers

What causes variation in skin pigmentation among populations?

Melanin (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the shortest wavelength?

Gamma rays (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the longest wavelength?

Radio waves (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following electromagnetic waves is used in communication systems like cell phones and Wi-Fi?

Radio waves (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following electromagnetic waves is responsible for sunburns?

Ultraviolet (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the highest energy photons?

Gamma rays (A) Signup and view all the answers

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