Anatomy and Physiology 101 Ivy Tech Community College: Integumentary System Questions With Complete Solutions

Functions of the Skin correct answer: Temperature Regulation, Blood Storage, Protection, Barrier to the External Environment, Excretion and Absorption, Water Repellent, Provides Sensory Information, Synthesizes Vitamin D Epidermis correct answer: Thin layer of skin composed of epithelial tissue Thin Skin correct answer: Covers all parts of the body except for palms, palmar surface of the fingers and soles of feet. The epidermis is thin and has hair and sebaceous glands, Fewer sudoriferous glands than thick skin, and Sparser distribution of sensory receptors. Thick Skin correct answer: Covers palms, palmar surface of the fingers and soles of feet. Epidermis is thick. Lacks hair and sebaceous glands. More sudoriferous glands than thin skin. Densely clustered sensory receptors. Keratinocytes correct answer: Produces keratin and lamellar granules. Melanocytes correct answer: Found in deep layers of the epidermis. Produces melanin. Langerhan Cells correct answer: Help with Immunity Merkel Cells correct answer: Sensory neurons for tactile (touch) sensations. Layers of the Epidermis correct answer: Strat