Integumentary System Quiz
Test your knowledge of the Integumentary System
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Description:
Review the structure and function of skin, hair, and nails.
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Q1: Which layer lies directly beneath the dermis?
- Epidermis
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Hypodermis
- Reticular layer
Q2: Which cells in the epidermis provide protection from UV radiation?
- Melanocytes
- Langerhans cells
- Fibroblasts
- Keratinocytes
Q3: Which protein is abundant in hair and nails?
- Elastin
- Myosin
- Keratin
- Collagen
Q4: Which layer contains actively dividing cells?
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum spinosum
- Stratum granulosum
- Stratum basale
Q5: Which layer of skin contains blood vessels and nerves?
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Hypodermis
- Stratum corneum
Q6: Which part of the skin is avascular?
- Dermis
- Hypodermis
- Epidermis
- Reticular layer
Q7: Which type of gland produces oil?
- Apocrine gland
- Sebaceous gland
- Eccrine gland
- Mammary gland
Q8: Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?
- Sensory reception
- Vitamin D synthesis
- Thermoregulation
- Oxygen transport
Q9: Which cells in the skin produce melanin?
- Keratinocytes
- Melanocytes
- Langerhans cells
- Fibroblasts
Q10: What is the largest organ of the human body?
- Liver
- Heart
- Skin
- Lungs
Q11: Which skin cancer is most dangerous?
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Melanoma
- Actinic keratosis
Q12: What is keratin’s role in skin?
- Provide color
- Prevent infection
- Aid cell division
- Protect against water loss
Q13: What is the function of the hypodermis?
- Produce melanin
- Anchor skin to muscles
- Generate new epidermal cells
- Create keratin
Q14: Where are Merkel cells located?
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum basale
- Dermis
- Hypodermis
Q15: Where is thick skin found?
- Forearms and thighs
- Back and scalp
- Palms and soles
- Eyelids and lips
Q16: Which protein gives skin its strength and structure?
- Elastin
- Keratin
- Myosin
- Collagen
Q17: Which burn affects only the epidermis?
- First-degree burn
- Second-degree burn
- Third-degree burn
- Full-thickness burn
Q18: Which layer of the dermis is closest to the epidermis?
- Papillary layer
- Reticular layer
- Stratum corneum
- Subcutaneous
Q19: Which structure anchors the skin to underlying tissues?
- Dermis
- Hypodermis
- Epidermis
- Basement membrane
Q20: What is the outermost layer of the epidermis?
- Stratum basale
- Stratum lucidum
- Stratum granulosum
- Stratum corneum
Q21: Which vitamin is synthesized by skin when exposed to sunlight?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
Q22: Which condition results from blocked sebaceous glands?
- Melanoma
- Psoriasis
- Acne
- Vitiligo
Q23: What pigment gives skin its color?
- Keratin
- Melanin
- Carotene
- Chlorophyll
Q24: Which sensation is NOT detected by skin receptors?
- Touch
- Vibration
- Temperature
- Oxygen level
Q25: What is the function of sebum?
- Kill bacteria
- Trap heat
- Lubricate skin and hair
- Produce vitamin D
Q26: Which protein gives skin flexibility?
- Elastin
- Myosin
- Keratin
- Hemoglobin
Q27: Which sensory receptors detect deep pressure?
- Merkel discs
- Meissner corpuscles
- Pacinian corpuscles
- Free nerve endings
Q28: Which cells help in immune defense in the epidermis?
- Keratinocytes
- Melanocytes
- Langerhans cells
- Fibroblasts
Q29: How often does the epidermis typically renew itself?
- Every 3 days
- Every 2 weeks
- Every 28–40 days
- Every 90 days
Q30: What is the white, half-moon shape at the base of a nail called?
- Cuticle
- Matrix
- Lunula
- Hyponychium
Q31: What type of burn damages all skin layers?
- First-degree
- Second-degree
- Third-degree
- Superficial
Q32: What part of the hair contains actively dividing cells?
- Hair shaft
- Hair bulb
- Hair cuticle
- Hair cortex
Q33: Which layer contains capillaries that nourish the epidermis?
- Hypodermis
- Papillary dermis
- Stratum spinosum
- Stratum corneum
Q34: Which skin structure helps cool the body?
- Sebaceous glands
- Hair follicles
- Eccrine sweat glands
- Ceruminous glands
Q35: What type of connective tissue is in the dermis?
- Cartilage
- Dense irregular connective tissue
- Loose connective tissue
- Adipose
Q36: What causes skin to wrinkle with age?
- Loss of melanin
- Increased keratin
- Decreased collagen and elastin
- Increased cell turnover
Q37: What causes goosebumps?
- Sweating
- Sun exposure
- Arrector pili muscles contracting
- Hormonal secretion
Q38: Which gland secretes earwax?
- Apocrine
- Sebaceous
- Ceruminous
- Eccrine
Q39: Which layer of the epidermis contains desmosomes?
- Stratum spinosum
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum basale
- Stratum granulosum
Q40: Which skin layer acts as a barrier to pathogens?
- Dermis
- Hypodermis
- Epidermis
- Subcutaneous
Q41: Which layer of the skin provides elasticity and strength?
- Epidermis
- Papillary layer
- Reticular layer
- Stratum lucidum
Q42: Which layer is responsible for waterproofing the skin?
- Stratum corneum
- Stratum basale
- Dermis
- Hypodermis
Q43: Which part of the hair is embedded in the skin?
- Hair shaft
- Hair follicle
- Hair bulb
- Hair cuticle
Q44: Which gland is responsible for producing sweat?
- Sebaceous gland
- Apocrine gland
- Eccrine gland
- Ceruminous gland
Q45: What are nails composed of?
- Elastin
- Keratin
- Collagen
- Melanin
Q46: What pigment gives skin a yellow-orange hue?
- Melanin
- Keratin
- Carotene
- Hemoglobin
Q47: Which layer is only found in thick skin?
- Stratum lucidum
- Stratum basale
- Stratum granulosum
- Stratum corneum
Q48: What is the thickest layer of the skin?
- Stratum basale
- Dermis
- Hypodermis
- Epidermis
Q49: What structure makes fingerprints?
- Sebaceous glands
- Papillary dermis ridges
- Melanocytes
- Arrector pili
Q50: Which type of tissue makes up the epidermis?
- Stratified squamous epithelium
- Simple columnar epithelium
- Cuboidal epithelium
- Areolar connective tissue