10 Questions
What are the main organs included in the integumentary system?
skin, hair, scales, feathers, hooves, and nails
What percentage of the total body weight does the skin account for in humans?
about 12 to 15 percent
What are the two major layers of tissue that make up the skin?
the epidermis and the dermis
What is the function of the epidermis in the integumentary system?
providing the initial barrier to the external environment
What is the deepest layer of the epidermis that contains nerve endings?
the deepest layer of the epidermis
What are the three main parts of the ear in mammals?
The outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear.
Which structures in the inner ear are key to balance and eye tracking when moving?
The semicircular canals.
What are the two structures in the inner ear that enable balance when stationary?
The utricle and saccule.
How does the ear clean itself?
Through its relationship with earwax and the ear canals.
From where does the ear develop in the early embryo?
From the first pharyngeal pouch and six small swellings called otic placodes.
Test your knowledge of the integumentary system with this quiz. Explore the skin, hair, scales, feathers, and other components that form the body's outer layer. Challenge yourself with questions about this vital organ system and its role in protecting and maintaining the body.
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