INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM nurse chueng

Question 1: Which is the outermost layer of the skin?

Epidermis

Question 2: The cells responsible for producing the pigment melanin,

which protects against UV radiation, are

Melanocytes

Question 3: Which layer of the epidermis is responsible for water

resistance and is the outermost layer?

Stratum corneum

Question 4: In which layer of the skin would you find blood vessels,

sweat glands, and hair follicles?

Dermis

Question 5: Which function of the skin involves the activation of a

precursor molecule into Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight?

Vitamin D synthesis

Question 6: What is the primary function of keratinocytes in the skin?

Produce keratin

Question 7: The layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are

produced and pushed upward is the:

Stratum basale

Question 8: Which type of tissue primarily covers and lines organs,

vessels, and cavities?

Epithelial tissue

Question 9: The function of the skin that involves the elimination of

waste products like urea and salts through sweat is called:

Excretion

Question 10: Which of the following is NOT a layer of the

integumentary system?

Endodermis

Question 11: The connective tissue layer beneath the dermis, which

connects the skin to underlying muscles, is known as:

Subcutaneous layer

Question 12: Which cells found in the epidermis are dead and filled with

the protein keratin?

Corneocytes

Question 13: Which function of the skin involves the detection of

touch, temperature, and pain?

Sensation

Question 14: Which type of tissue is responsible for transmitting

electrical signals throughout the body?

Nervous tissue

Question 15: Sweat and sebaceous glands, which aid in the regulation of

body temperature, are found in which layer of the skin?

Dermis

Question 16: Which layer of the epidermis is transparent and is found

only in thick skin, like that of the palms and soles?

Stratum lucidum

Question 17: Which function of the skin provides a barrier against

harmful agents such as bacteria and UV radiation?

Protection

Question 18: Which type of tissue is primarily involved in body

movement and generates force?

muscle tissue

Question 19: In which layer of the epidermis are cells filled with

granules that promote dehydration, ultimately leading to cell death

Stratum granulosum

Question 20: Which of the following tissues provides support, stores

minerals, and produces blood cells?

Connective tissue

Question 21: Which type of cell in the epidermis helps in the immune

defense against pathogens?

Langerhans cells

Question 22: The process of producing sweat to help cool down the

body is an example of the skin's function in:

Regulation of body temperature

Question 23: Which layer of the epidermis contains actively dividing

cells, replenishing the more superficial layers?

Stratum basale

Question 24: Which tissue type primarily lines the body's cavities and

surfaces to protect, secrete, and absorb?

Epithelial tissue

Question 25: Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

Synthesis of vitamin B12

Question 26: Which type of epithelial cell is cube-shaped and often

specialized for secretion?

Cuboidal cells

Question 27: Where are columnar cells commonly found?

Lining the digestive tract

Question 28: Which type of cell is flattened and often forms the lining

of cavities, such as the inside of blood vessels?

Squamous cells

Question 29: Which type of muscle tissue is multinucleated and under

voluntary control?

Skeletal muscle

Question 30: What is the primary function of cardiac muscle?

Contract to pump blood through the heart

Question 31: In which location can smooth muscle be primarily found?

In the walls of arteries

Question 32: Which type of connective tissue serves as the main

supporting framework of the body?

Bone

Question 33: Which type of connective tissue acts as a cushion and is

found in places like the external ear and nose?

Cartilage

Question 34: What is the primary function of blood as a connective

tissue?

Transport nutrients, gases, and waste throughout

the body

Question 35: Which of the following cells is primarily responsible for

producing the extracellular matrix in proper connective tissues?

Fibroblasts