Human anatomy Test queries with
Multiple Choice answers graded A+
Each of the following is a function of the integumentary system except...
a. synthesis of vitamin C
b. protection of underlying tissue
c. excretion of salts and wastes
d. maintenance of body temperature - ANS✅✅a
The two layers of skin are...
a. integument and hypodermis
b. epidermis and subcutaneous
c. epidermis and dermis
d. dermis and subcutaneous - ANS✅✅c
The layer of the skin that provides a barrier against bacteria as well as chemical and mechanical
injuries is the...
a. subcutaneous layer
b. dermis
c. sebaceous layer
d. epidermis - ANS✅✅d
The protein that reduces water loss at the skin surface is...
a. mucin
b. melanin
c. collagen
d. keratin - ANS✅✅d
While walking barefoot on the beach, Joe stepped on a thorn that penetrated through the sole of his
foot to the dermis. How many layer of epidermis did the thorn penetrate?
a. 1
, b. 3
c. 4
d. 2 - ANS✅✅d
An albino individual lacks the ability to produce...
a. carotene
b. melanin
c. perspiration
d. keratin - ANS✅✅b
Accessory structures of the skin include all of the following except...
a. sebaceous glands
b. epidermis
c. sweat glands
d. nails - ANS✅✅b
When the arrestor pili muscles contract...
a. hairs stand up
b. hairs are shed
c. shivering occurs
d. sweat is released from sweat glands - ANS✅✅a
Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are _______ glands.
a. sebaceous
b. eccrine sweat
c. mammary
d. apocrine - ANS✅✅a
The ________ glands in the axilla become active while experiencing stress or pain.
a. sebaceous
b. axillary
Multiple Choice answers graded A+
Each of the following is a function of the integumentary system except...
a. synthesis of vitamin C
b. protection of underlying tissue
c. excretion of salts and wastes
d. maintenance of body temperature - ANS✅✅a
The two layers of skin are...
a. integument and hypodermis
b. epidermis and subcutaneous
c. epidermis and dermis
d. dermis and subcutaneous - ANS✅✅c
The layer of the skin that provides a barrier against bacteria as well as chemical and mechanical
injuries is the...
a. subcutaneous layer
b. dermis
c. sebaceous layer
d. epidermis - ANS✅✅d
The protein that reduces water loss at the skin surface is...
a. mucin
b. melanin
c. collagen
d. keratin - ANS✅✅d
While walking barefoot on the beach, Joe stepped on a thorn that penetrated through the sole of his
foot to the dermis. How many layer of epidermis did the thorn penetrate?
a. 1
, b. 3
c. 4
d. 2 - ANS✅✅d
An albino individual lacks the ability to produce...
a. carotene
b. melanin
c. perspiration
d. keratin - ANS✅✅b
Accessory structures of the skin include all of the following except...
a. sebaceous glands
b. epidermis
c. sweat glands
d. nails - ANS✅✅b
When the arrestor pili muscles contract...
a. hairs stand up
b. hairs are shed
c. shivering occurs
d. sweat is released from sweat glands - ANS✅✅a
Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are _______ glands.
a. sebaceous
b. eccrine sweat
c. mammary
d. apocrine - ANS✅✅a
The ________ glands in the axilla become active while experiencing stress or pain.
a. sebaceous
b. axillary
