BIO 168 Chapter 5 - Integumentary System questions with correct answers

Integumentary system Correct Answer-body's first line of defense against the outside environment Functions of the integumentary system Correct Answer-1. Protection of underlying tissues 2. Excretion of wastes 3. Maintenance of body temperature 4. Production of melanin and keratin 5. Synthesis of vitamin D 6. Storage of lipids 7. Detection of touch, pressure, pain, and temperature - relayed to nervous system Two layers of integument Correct Answer-Epidermis and dermis Epidermis Correct Answer-consist of stratified squamous epithelium Dermis Correct Answer-consists of two layers: papillary and reticular layer Papillary layer Correct Answer-areolar tissue reticular layer Correct Answer-dense irregular connective itssue hypodermis or subcutaneous membrane Correct Answer-separates integument from fascia and deeper organs, not part of integument