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Which of the following best describes the parts of the integumentary system?
a) Skin, nails, fat cells, hair, sweat glands
b) Skin, nails, eyes, mouth, teeth, salivary glands
c) Skin, nails, nerves, sweat glands, salivary glands
d) Skin, nails, nerves, sweat glands, hair

All of the following are functions of the integumentary system, EXCEPT:
a) The skin acts like a barrier, keeping out germs and other dangerous particles.
b) Nerve cells on the skin receive information (like touch, pressure, pain, and temperature)
c) The skin produces calcium, in the presence of sunlight.
d) Sweat glands on the skin allow for perspiration (sweating) in order to cool the body.

What is the correct order for the layers of the skin (going from top layer to bottom layer)
a) Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
b) Hypodermis, dermis, exodermis
c) Endometriosis, dermis, hypodermis
d) Dermis, Epidermis, Hypodermis

This vitamin is produced by the skin in the presence of sunlight:
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B12
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D

All of the following are true about the TOP layer of skin, EXCEPT:
a) It produces melanin, the substance that gives skin its color
b) The top layer of skin contains nerves and blood vessels
c) It is made completely of dead cells
d) This layer of skin is paper-thin

All of the following are part of the dermis (2nd layer of skin), EXCEPT
a) Sweat glands
b) Hair follicles
c) Sebaceous glands (Oil glands)
d) Fat cells

These glands help regulate body temperature:
a) Subcutaneous glands
b) Sebaceous glands
c) Sweat glands
d) Sebum glands

The nerve cells located on the skin are there to detect pain, pressure, and temperature from the outside world.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

During the teen years these glands produce more oil, which can cause acne and oily hair.
a) Subcutaneous glands
b) Sebaceous glands
c) Sweat glands
d) Sebum glands

The reason people get body ODOR is because sweat mixes with:
a) Deodorant
b) Skin cells
c) Bacteria on the skin
d) Oils on the skin

Sweat glands are mostly commonly found in the following locations of the body, EXCEPT the:
a) Soles of the feet
b) Legs
c) Armpits
d) Forehead

As people age, they lose the elasticity in their skin, which causes wrinkles. However, the greatest cause of wrinkles is ___________.
a) Not having a healthy diet
b) The location of where you were born
c) Being exposed to the sun often
d) Not getting enough sleep during your teen years

More sweat is produced by the body in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:
a) In warmer climates
b) When you have a fever
c) When you are exercising
d) In colder climates

The bottom layer of skin, the hypodermis, is mostly made up of hair follicles.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

Which of the following statements is NOT true about HAIR:
a) It protects you and cushions your skull
b) It keeps you warm
c) It is mainly there for looks
d) It helps prevent dust, germs, sweat and other particles from entering the body

The more melanin the skin and hair have, the __________ they are.
a) Fuller
b) Darker
c) Lighter
d) Thinner

All of the following will keep the integumentary system healthy, EXCEPT:
a) Being in the sun from 12:00-4:00 when the sun is the strongest
b) Clean your face with mild cleanser, and do not scrub
c) Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or 45 to avoid sunburn
d) Stay hydrated and eat plenty of foods with vitamins and minerals for healthy skin

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