BIOD MODULE 7 PROBLEM SET STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED (2025&2026)

BIOD MODULE 7 PROBLEM SET STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED (2025&2026) The integumentary system is comprised of what three parts of the body? - correct answers-Hair, skin, and nails List the three layers of the skin from superficial to deep. - correct answers-Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis Describe three functions of the integumentary system. - correct answers-Production of vitamin D; contain sense organs for protection of skin and underlying tissue; protection from pathogens True or false: Thermoreceptors detect fine touch. - correct answers-False. Mechanoreceptors detect fine touch. Merkel's cells and Meisner's corpuscles are thermoreceptors - correct answers-False. Merkel's cells and Meisner's corpuscles are mechanoreceptors. True or false: Pacinian corpuscles detect pressure. - correct answers-True. Pacinian corpuscles detect pressure. Describe what an exocrine gland contains and how its contents reach the surface of the skin. - correct answers-Exocrine glands contain secretions which are released through a duct (opening) into an epithelial surface or lining. What is a sebaceous gland? - correct answers-Sebaceous glands (oil glands) produce sebum (oil) What is the purpose of thermoregulation in the body? - correct answers-Thermoregulation helps the body to regulate its temperature. Perspiration is one method in assisting thermoregulation