Exam#3.1

Question 1

5 functions of the integumentary system?
S.T.E.P.S

Answer 1

-Synthesis of Vit. D
-Temperature regulation
-Eliminates waste
-Protection
-Sensations

Question 2

Top layer of skin?

Answer 2

Epidermis

Question 3

Area where two layers of the skin meet?

Answer 3

Dermal-Epidermal

Question 4

Thick underlying area of the skin?

Answer 4

Dermis

Question 5

Lies below the dermis and creates a connection between the skin and structure?

Answer 5

Subcutaneous

Question 6

What happens to the body when the body becomes too hot or too cold?

Answer 6

Too hot- vessels dilate causing sweating

Too cold- Vessels constrict causing goosebumps

Question 7

List 3 types Of accessory/sub structures of skin: (H.S.N)

Answer 7

Hair
Special glands
Nails

Question 8

The skin protects the Internal…

Answer 8

Organs

Question 9

Organs are our first line of defense against what? P.C. 

Answer 9

Pathogens
Chemicals

Question 10

Our skin protects us from excessive fluid loss and dehydration by what In our skin??

Answer 10

Keratin

Question 11

The body is protected from damaging UV light by?

Answer 11

Melanin

Question 12


When exposed to sun’s ultraviolet rays It manufacturers a molecule called?

Answer 12

Vitamin D

Question 13

The vitamin D molecule is carried to what body parts by the way of blood?

Answer 13

Kidney and Liver

Question 14

In the stratum germinativum Of the _______layer it contains ________which is a pigment produced by melanocytes? 

Answer 14

-Basal
-melanin

Question 15

When exposed to________, The melanocyte secretes more melanin.

Answer 15

UV light

Question 16

Birthmarks age spots and freckles result from clumps of what?

Answer 16

Melanin

Question 17

4 Vital functions That vitamin D plays in our body: MAPD

Answer 17

-(M)aintaining calcium and phosphorus levels
-(A)bsorption of calcium
-(P)rotection against osteoporosis
-(D)ecrease risk for MS, heart disease, osteoporosis and depression