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Mrs. Keadle JH Science
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The Integumentary System
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The picture shows a cross section
of human skin. Which section is
the epidermis?
A
Q
B
R
C
S
D
T
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One of the body’s primary ways
of cooling itself is through the
evaporation of moisture from the
surface of the skin. Which
structure in the dermis is
responsible for this cooling?
F
hair follicle
G
dermis
H
fat cells
J
sweat gland
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The integumentary system is
important for maintaining
homeostasis (balance) because it
A
helps your body excrete
waste.
B
ensures that your body
temperature remains
constant .
C
helps to keep pathogens out.
D
all of the above
The largest human body organ
which regulates temperature and
serves as a barrier against
harmful microorganisms
belongs to the F
circulatory system
G
nervous system
H
digestive system
J
integumentary system
Which of the following is NOT a
part of the integumentary
system of the body?
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A
hair
B
bones
C
skin
D
finger and toe nails
What cell organelle performs the
same function for the cell as your
integumentary system does for
your body?
F
nucleus
G
cell membrane
H
mitochondria
J
ribosome
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The skin helps regulate body
temperature by allowing excess
heat to escape from the body. It
does this by producing sweat. If
your body lost the ability to
sweat, what could happen to you
if you competed at a track meet?
A
nothing
B
you would start to shiver
C
D
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Sweat glands are found in
human skin. These glands
release sweat to help the body
cool during exercise. What would
MOST LIKELY happen during
exercise if a person’s sweat
glands were producing too much
sweat?
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you would overheat
you could win the races
easier
The skin is part of the
integumentary system. What is
the main function of the
integumentary system?
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A
The body would become
dehydrated.
B
The body would overheat.
C
The upper layer of skin would
become thicker.
D
More hair would grow on the
skin.
Which of the following functions
is shared by both the
integumentary system and the
respiratory system?
F
support
F
digestion of food
G
regulation
G
elimination of wastes
H
protection
J
gas exchange
H regulation of the body’s
growth
J
circulation of oxygen through
the body
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