Integumentary System (Hair, Skin, Nails)

Question 1

Derm/o

Answer 1

Skin

Question 2

Dermat/o

Answer 2

Skin

Question 3

Hidr/o

Answer 3

Sweat, perspiration

Question 4

Kerat/o

Answer 4

Keratin, horny layer of skin

Question 5

Melan/o

Answer 5

Dark, black, melanin

Question 6

Onych/o

Answer 6

Nail

Question 7

Seb/o

Answer 7

Sebum, subaceous gland

Question 8

Trich/o

Answer 8

Hair

Question 9

Integumentary system structures work together to provide the following functions within the body:

Answer 9

1. Protection from injury, fluid loss, and microorganisms
2. Temperature regulation
3. Fluid balance (excretion)
4. Sensation

Question 10

Human skin is made up of these two layers:

Answer 10

1. Dermis (deeper)

2. Epidermis (outer layer)

Question 11

Epidermis is composed of four to five layers (depending on location):

Answer 11

1. Stratum Corneum (outermost)
2. Stratum Lucidum (palms and soles)
3. Stratum Granulosum
4. Stratum Spinosum
5. Stratum Basale (deepest)

Question 12

Horny layer of skin and is the outermost layer of the epidermis

Answer 12

Stratum Corneum

Question 13

Deepest layer of the epidermis and is made of basal cells

Answer 13

Stratum Basale

Question 14

Dermis (deeper layer right under the epidermis) is made up of two strata:

Answer 14

1. Stratum Papillare

2. Stratum Reticulare

Question 15

A dermis layer that is a thin superficial layer interlocked with the epidermis

Answer 15

Stratum Papillare

Question 16

Layer of the dermis that is a thick layer of dense, irregular connective tissue

Answer 16

Stratum Reticulare