Chapter 2 - Integmentary System

Question 1

What is the most superficial layer of the skin?

Answer 1

Epidermis

Question 2

What are the five layers of the epidermis? (CLGSB)

Answer 2

1. Stratum Corneum (topmost)
2. Stratum Lucidum
3. Stratum Granulosum
4. Stratum Spinosum
5. Stratum Basale (deepest)

Question 3

In the stratum (1) there are cells called melanocytes that secrete a brown pigment called (2).

Answer 3

1. Basale
2. Melanin

Question 4

The stratum (1) is a thin layer and it can only be found in thick skin.

Answer 4

1. Lucidum

Question 5

What are the two layers of skin?

Answer 5

1. Epidermis
2. Dermis

Question 6

The (1) is the thin upper layer of skin.

Answer 6

1. Epidermis

Question 7

What two layers is dermis composed of?

Answer 7

1. The upper Papillary Layer
2. The lower reticular layer.

Question 8

(1) glands are also found in the dermis.

Answer 8

1. Sweat

Question 9

The (1) is not a part of the integumentary system, it contains a significant amount of fat.

Answer 9

1. Hypodermis

Question 10

What two types of touch receptors can be seen in the dermis?

Answer 10

1. Meissner corpuscles
2. Pacinian corpuscles