Integumentary System Test

Question 1

These cells make up the majority of the epidermis. The ones on the surface of our skin are dead and we shed many of them every day.

Answer 1

Keratinocytes. Notes pg 3

Question 2

The projections from the surface of the dermis into the epidermis contain ________ that provide nourishment for the epidermis.

Answer 2

Capillary loops. Notes page 4

Question 3

Provides nourishment for the more superficial layer

Answer 3

Dermis. Notes pg 4

Question 4

Dendritic cells are most abundant in the ____layer of the skin.

Answer 4

Stratum spinosum. Notes page 4

Question 5

Where are most new cells are made?

Answer 5

Stratum basale. Notes page 4

Question 6

The projections from the surface of the dermis into the epidermis also contain ________ that allow us to feel pain.

Answer 6

Nerve endings. Notes pg 5

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of the chemical protection the skin provides?

Answer 7

Low pH secretions. Integumentary system pg7.

Question 8

The projections from the surface of the dermis into the epidermis contain ________ that provide nourishment for the epidermis.

Answer 8

Capillary loops. Notes page 4

Question 9

Provides nourishment for the more superficial layer

Answer 9

Dermis. Notes pg 4

Question 10

Dendritic cells are most abundant in the ____layer of the skin.

Answer 10

Stratum spinosum. Notes page 4

Question 11

Where are most new cells are made?

Answer 11

Stratum basale. Notes page 4

Question 12

The projections from the surface of the dermis into the epidermis also contain ________ that allow us to feel pain.

Answer 12

Nerve endings. Notes pg 5

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of the chemical protection the skin provides?

Answer 13

Low pH secretions. Integumentary system pg7.