Glencoe Biology

Section 1: The Integumentary System

Self-Check Quizzes

1
Which of these is not one of the four main types of skin tissues?
A)nerve
B)epithelial
C)connective
D)keratin
2
What important function does the bottom skin layer in this picture have?
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A)waterproofs skin
B)regulates temperature
C)absorbs sunlight
D)opens pore
3
A pigment called ____ absorbs sunlight to protect the cell.
A)melanoma
B)keratin
C)melanin
D)vitamin D
4
What structure here produces oil?
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A)hair
B)sebaceous gland
C)hair follicle
D)acne
5
What are two features of temperature regulation in skin?
A)melanoma and vitamin D production
B)melanin and vitamin D production
C)platelets and clotting
D)fatty tissues and sweating
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