The Integumentary System
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Which of the following is NOT part of the integumentary system?

  • Hair
  • Muscles (correct)
  • Feathers
  • Scales
  • What is the main function of the integumentary system?

  • To pump blood
  • To digest food
  • To regulate body temperature (correct)
  • To produce hormones
  • What are the two major layers of tissue in the skin?

  • Epidermis and mesoderm
  • Epidermis and hypodermis
  • Dermis and hypodermis
  • Epidermis and dermis (correct)
  • What percentage of total body weight does the skin account for in humans?

    <p>12 to 15 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the integumentary system's role in excretion?

    <p>To remove waste products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered part of the integumentary system?

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

    What is the primary function of the integumentary system?

    <p>Protecting deeper tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the skin is responsible for sensory reception?

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

    What is the approximate surface area covered by the skin in humans?

    <p>1.5 to 2 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

    <p>Regulating blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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