BIOD 151 Module 7 Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
The integumentary system is comprised of what three parts of the body? - Answer-skin,
hair, nails
List the layers of the skin superficial to deep. - Answer-epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
Describe 3 functions of the integumentary system. - Answer-production of vitamin D,
contain sense organs for protection of skin and underlying tissue, protection from
pathogens
T or F: Thermoreceptors detect fine touch. - Answer-false; Merkel's cells and Meissner's
corpuscles
T or F: Merkel's cells and Meissner's corpuscles are thermoreceptors. - Answer-false;
mechanoreceptors
T or F: Pacinian corpuscles detect pressure. - Answer-true
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
into an epithelial surface or lining.
What is a sebaceous gland? - Answer-oil glands that produce sebum
What is the purpose of thermoregulation in the body? - Answer-Thermoregulation helps
the body to regulate its temperature.
What is one example of thermoregulation? - Answer-perspiration
T or F: The epidermis is made up of stratified cuboidal epithelium. - Answer-false;
stratified squamous epithelium
What are the four layers of the epidermis? - Answer-stratum corner, stratum
granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale
T or F: Cells of the stratum basale have a high rate of cell division. - Answer-true
The cells of the stratum basale have epidermal ridges which are the basis for each
person's distinct pattern called ____. - Answer-fingerprints
T or F: Dead cells in the stratum corneum remain for about two weeks before they
slough off. - Answer-true
Correct Answers
The integumentary system is comprised of what three parts of the body? - Answer-skin,
hair, nails
List the layers of the skin superficial to deep. - Answer-epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
Describe 3 functions of the integumentary system. - Answer-production of vitamin D,
contain sense organs for protection of skin and underlying tissue, protection from
pathogens
T or F: Thermoreceptors detect fine touch. - Answer-false; Merkel's cells and Meissner's
corpuscles
T or F: Merkel's cells and Meissner's corpuscles are thermoreceptors. - Answer-false;
mechanoreceptors
T or F: Pacinian corpuscles detect pressure. - Answer-true
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
into an epithelial surface or lining.
What is a sebaceous gland? - Answer-oil glands that produce sebum
What is the purpose of thermoregulation in the body? - Answer-Thermoregulation helps
the body to regulate its temperature.
What is one example of thermoregulation? - Answer-perspiration
T or F: The epidermis is made up of stratified cuboidal epithelium. - Answer-false;
stratified squamous epithelium
What are the four layers of the epidermis? - Answer-stratum corner, stratum
granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale
T or F: Cells of the stratum basale have a high rate of cell division. - Answer-true
The cells of the stratum basale have epidermal ridges which are the basis for each
person's distinct pattern called ____. - Answer-fingerprints
T or F: Dead cells in the stratum corneum remain for about two weeks before they
slough off. - Answer-true
