The integumentary system is comprised of what 3 parts of the body? - ANSWER hair, skin
and nails
List the 3 layers of the skin from superficial to deep - ANSWER Epidermis, Dermis, Hypo-
dermis
Describe 3 functions of the integumentary system - ANSWER 1. Production of vitamin D
2. Contain sense organs for protection of skin and underlying tissue
3. protection from pathogens
True or False: Thermoreceptors detect fine touch - ANSWER FALSE
Mechanoreceptors detect fine touch.
Thermoreceptors detect hot and cold
True or False: Merkel's cells and Meisner's corpuscles are thermoreceptors - ANSWER
FALSE
They are mechanoreceptors that detect mechanical sensory information in the form of light
touch and vibration
True or False: Pacinian corpuscles detect pressure - ANSWER TRUE
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, Sensory organs embedded within the layers of the skin - ANSWER
Describe what an exocrine gland contains and how its contents reach the surface of the skin
- ANSWER Exocrine glands contain secretions which are released through a duct (open-
ing) into an epithelial surface or lining
What is a sebaceous gland? - ANSWER Sebaceous glands (oil glands) produce sebum (oil)
What is the purpose of thermoregulation in the body? - ANSWER Thermoregulation
helps the body to regulate its temperature.
Perspiration is one method in assisting thermoregulation.
True or False: The epidermis is made up of stratified cuboidal epithelium - ANSWER FALSE
stratified squamous epithelium
What are the 4 layers of the epidermis? - ANSWER stratum corneum, stratum granu-
losum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale
True or False: Cells of the stratum basal have a high rate of cell division - ANSWER TRUE
The cells of the stratum basal have epidermal ridges which are the basis for each person's
distinct pattern called _________? - ANSWER fingerprints
True or False: Dead cells in the stratum corneum remain for about 2 weeks before they
slough off - ANSWER TRUE
These types of cells produce keratin - ANSWER keratinocytes
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and nails
List the 3 layers of the skin from superficial to deep - ANSWER Epidermis, Dermis, Hypo-
dermis
Describe 3 functions of the integumentary system - ANSWER 1. Production of vitamin D
2. Contain sense organs for protection of skin and underlying tissue
3. protection from pathogens
True or False: Thermoreceptors detect fine touch - ANSWER FALSE
Mechanoreceptors detect fine touch.
Thermoreceptors detect hot and cold
True or False: Merkel's cells and Meisner's corpuscles are thermoreceptors - ANSWER
FALSE
They are mechanoreceptors that detect mechanical sensory information in the form of light
touch and vibration
True or False: Pacinian corpuscles detect pressure - ANSWER TRUE
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, Sensory organs embedded within the layers of the skin - ANSWER
Describe what an exocrine gland contains and how its contents reach the surface of the skin
- ANSWER Exocrine glands contain secretions which are released through a duct (open-
ing) into an epithelial surface or lining
What is a sebaceous gland? - ANSWER Sebaceous glands (oil glands) produce sebum (oil)
What is the purpose of thermoregulation in the body? - ANSWER Thermoregulation
helps the body to regulate its temperature.
Perspiration is one method in assisting thermoregulation.
True or False: The epidermis is made up of stratified cuboidal epithelium - ANSWER FALSE
stratified squamous epithelium
What are the 4 layers of the epidermis? - ANSWER stratum corneum, stratum granu-
losum, stratum spinosum, stratum basale
True or False: Cells of the stratum basal have a high rate of cell division - ANSWER TRUE
The cells of the stratum basal have epidermal ridges which are the basis for each person's
distinct pattern called _________? - ANSWER fingerprints
True or False: Dead cells in the stratum corneum remain for about 2 weeks before they
slough off - ANSWER TRUE
These types of cells produce keratin - ANSWER keratinocytes
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