Exam 5: The Integumentary System

Which statement is NOT true of the epidermis?

The layer of the integumentary system that stores potential energy is the ____________________.

The outer layer of the skin is the ____________________, which is made of ____________________ tissue.

Prevention of water loss is a function of the:

The new cells of the epidermis produce the protein ____________________.

The function of cerumen is to:

The protein that enables the dermis to stretch and recoil is:

The cells in the epidermis that are capable of phagocytosis are:

Blood flow through the dermis of the skin is decreased by:

Between the dermis and the muscles is the ____________________.

The cells that produce pigment for the skin and hair are called:

The glands that secrete sebum are called ____________________.

The ____________________ secreted by the ____________________ inhibits the growth of some bacteria on the skin.

During hot weather, the ____________________ sweat glands increase their rate of secretion.

A cold environment stimulates ____________________ in the dermis in order to ____________________ heat.

The growth of some bacteria on the skin is inhibited by ____________________.

When UV rays strike the skin these substances are produced:

When the arterioles in the dermis dilate, the loss of body heat will be ____________________.

Which of these is NOT a function of human hair?

The part of a cow's integument that we know as leather is: