2026 Integumentary System
Exam ST 110
Integumentary System Exam
ST 110
1. The outermost layer of the skin is the:
a. dermis
b. hypodermis
c. subcutaneous tissue
d. epidermis
2. The is the deeper of the two layers of the skin.
a. dermis
b. hypodermis
c. subcutaneous tissue
d. epidermis
3. Another name for the sweat glands are the glands.
a. sudoriferous
b. sebaceous
c. soporiferous
d. sebal
4. The part of the hair that is visible and extends from the follicle is the .
a. hair follicle
b. hair papilla
c. hair root
d. hair shaft
5. What type of substance do sebaceous glands secrete?
a. sweat
b. urine
c. oil
d. water
, 2026 Integumentary System
Exam ST 110
6. Where are the apocrine sweat glands primarily found?
a. feet
b. head
c. face
d. arm pit
7. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
a. protection
b. temperature regulation
c. sense organ activity
d. providing structure
8. The crescent-shaped area near the root of the nail is called the .
a. lanugo
b. linnea
c. lunula
d. labrum
9. Which part of the hair is hidden in the base of the follicle?
a. hair follicle
b. hair pillar
c. hair root
d. hair shaft
10. According to the “rule of nines”, what percentage of the body is considered burned if the
ENTIRE head is burned?
a. 4.5%
b. 9%
c. 18%
d. 12%
11. The most serious form of skin cancer is:
a. Basal cell carcinoma
b. Malignant melanoma
c. Squamous cell carcinoma
d. Kaposi sarcoma
Exam ST 110
Integumentary System Exam
ST 110
1. The outermost layer of the skin is the:
a. dermis
b. hypodermis
c. subcutaneous tissue
d. epidermis
2. The is the deeper of the two layers of the skin.
a. dermis
b. hypodermis
c. subcutaneous tissue
d. epidermis
3. Another name for the sweat glands are the glands.
a. sudoriferous
b. sebaceous
c. soporiferous
d. sebal
4. The part of the hair that is visible and extends from the follicle is the .
a. hair follicle
b. hair papilla
c. hair root
d. hair shaft
5. What type of substance do sebaceous glands secrete?
a. sweat
b. urine
c. oil
d. water
, 2026 Integumentary System
Exam ST 110
6. Where are the apocrine sweat glands primarily found?
a. feet
b. head
c. face
d. arm pit
7. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
a. protection
b. temperature regulation
c. sense organ activity
d. providing structure
8. The crescent-shaped area near the root of the nail is called the .
a. lanugo
b. linnea
c. lunula
d. labrum
9. Which part of the hair is hidden in the base of the follicle?
a. hair follicle
b. hair pillar
c. hair root
d. hair shaft
10. According to the “rule of nines”, what percentage of the body is considered burned if the
ENTIRE head is burned?
a. 4.5%
b. 9%
c. 18%
d. 12%
11. The most serious form of skin cancer is:
a. Basal cell carcinoma
b. Malignant melanoma
c. Squamous cell carcinoma
d. Kaposi sarcoma
