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Test your knowledge on the skin and its role in the integumentary system with this quiz.
1
Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, nerve endings, and sweat glands?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous layer
22% got this right
2
What is the primary function of melanin in the skin?
Protection against UV radiation
Lubrication
Production of vitamin D
Temperature regulation
59% got this right
Melanin not only protects the skin, but it also gives it its color—and more melanin means darker skin.
3
Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?
Production of hormones
Protection
Regulation of body temperature
Sensation
44% got this right
4
What type of gland is responsible for producing sweat?
Eccrine gland
Apocrine gland
Ceruminous gland
Sebaceous gland
28% got this right
5
Which vitamin is synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
64% got this right
6
What is the outermost layer of the epidermis primarily composed of?
Keratinocytes
Langerhans cells
Melanocytes
Merkel cells
33% got this right
7
Which condition is characterized by inflammation and scaling of the skin, often caused by an allergic reaction?
Dermatitis
Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
26% got this right
8
What is the medical term for the loss of pigment in the skin, resulting in white patches?
Vitiligo
Albinism
Hypopigmentation
Melanoma
36% got this right
9
Which layer of the skin is responsible for generating new skin cells through mitosis?
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Stratum corneum
49% got this right
10
What is the purpose of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands?
Moisturize and waterproof the skin
Cool down the body
Lubricate the skin
Protect against UV radiation