Download The Skin Lesson Quiz A Multiple Choice LESSON 3

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Lesson Quiz A
LESSON 3
The Skin
Multiple Choice
Directions: On the line before each question, write the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which is a function of the skin?
A. produces red blood cells
B. rids the body of cell wastes
C. stores vitamins and minerals
2. Which is NOT a part of the integumentary system?
A. skin
B. hair
C. cardiac muscle
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3. Which is a function of melanin?
A. stores energy for later use
B. releases cell wastes onto the skin
C. protects the body from the Sun’s rays
4. How do the skin and the circulatory system help cool the body?
A. Blood vessels in the dermis enlarge.
B. Sweat glands in the dermis constrict.
C. Hair follicles in the dermis make goose bumps.
Matching
Directions: On the line before each definition, write the letter of the term that matches it correctly. Each term is
used only once.
5. layer of skin you can see outside the body
A. fat
6. the innermost layer of skin
B. dermis
7. contains sweat glands, blood vessels, and nerves
C. epidermis
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