The Integumentary System: Structure, Function, and Health

Question 1

Which layer is NOT found in the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

Hypo**dermis**

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Stratum corneum

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Stratum spinosum

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Stratum basale

Question 2

Which cell type in the epidermis produces keratin?

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Keratinocytes

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Melanocytes

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Langerhans cells

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Merkel cells

Question 3

What is the primary role of the dermis?

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Sensation

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Protection

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Thermoregulation

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Excretion

Question 4

Which hormone is essential for regulating body temperature through the skin?

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Epinephrine

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Thyroxine

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Insulin

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Adrenaline

Question 5

What is the name of the waterproof protein that forms the outermost layer of the skin?

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Keratin

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Collagen

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Elastin

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Fibrinogen

Question 6

What is the main function of hair follicles?

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Producing hair

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Regulating body temperature

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Secreting sweat

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Protecting against UV radiation

Question 7

Which of the following can increase the risk of skin cancer?

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Excessive sun exposure

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Smoking

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Poor diet

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Stress

Question 8

What is the name of the skin condition characterized by dry, scaly skin?

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Psoriasis

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Eczema

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Dermatitis

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Acne

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the integumentary system?

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Excretion

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Protection

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Thermoregulation

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Sensation

Question 10

Which of the following structures is not found in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin?

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Capillaries

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Keratinocytes

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Melanocytes

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Langerhans cells

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a recognized layer of the skin?

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Stratum lucidum

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Epidermis

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Dermis

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Hypodermis

Question 12

What is the primary role of sebaceous glands in the skin?

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Producing sebum

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Secreting sweat

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Regulating body temperature

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Fighting infection

Question 13

How does the hypodermis contribute to thermoregulation?

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Insulating the body

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Releasing sweat onto the skin

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Controlling blood flow to the skin surface

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Generating heat

Question 14

What is the main function of the stratum corneum?

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Preventing excessive water loss

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Shielding the skin from UV radiation

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Regulating body temperature

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Producing melanin

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skin?

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Nutrient absorption

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Protection

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Thermoregulation

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Sensation

Question 16

Which of the following is a type of sweat gland located in the dermis and produces a milky secretion?

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Apocrine glands

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Eccrine glands

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Sebaceous glands

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Hair follicles

Question 17

Which vitamin is crucial for the synthesis of collagen, a protein essential for skin elasticity and strength?

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin D

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Vitamin E

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes?

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Merkel cell carcinoma

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Melanoma

Question 19

Which of the following is **not** a function of the skin?

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Nutrient absorption

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Protection

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Thermoregulation

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Sensation

Question 20

The outermost layer of the skin is known as the:

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Epidermis

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Dermis

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Subcutaneous layer

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Hypodermis

Question 21

Which of the following cells is responsible for producing melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color?

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Melanocytes

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Keratinocytes

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Adipocytes

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Fibroblasts

Question 22

The process of sweating is primarily involved in:

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Thermoregulation

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Protection against pathogens

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Sensation of touch

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Nutrient absorption

Question 23

Which of the following is a potential consequence of excessive UV radiation exposure?

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Skin cancer

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Vitamin D deficiency

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Increased flexibility

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Improved thermoregulation

Question 24

The layer of the skin that contains blood vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands is called the:

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Dermis

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Epidermis

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Subcutaneous layer

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Hypodermis

Question 25

The pH of healthy skin is typically:

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Acidic (4.5-5.5)

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Neutral

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Basic

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Varies depending on body location

Question 26

The subcutaneous layer is primarily composed of:

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Fat cells

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Loose connective tissue

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Blood vessels

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Hair follicles

Question 27

Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color?

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Epidermis

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Dermis

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Hypodermis

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Subcutaneous layer

Question 28

What is the primary function of sweat glands?

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Regulation of body temperature

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Excretion of waste products

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Production of sebum

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Protection from UV radiation

Question 29

Which type of skin cancer is the most prevalent worldwide?

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Basal cell carcinoma

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Melanoma

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Actinic keratosis

Question 30

Which adaptation of the integumentary system helps people living in cold climates retain heat?

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Thicker layer of subcutaneous fat

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Increased production of melanin

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Tanned skin due to increased melanin

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Reduced surface area of the skin

Question 31

Which environmental factor can speed up the aging process of the skin?

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Exposure to ultraviolet radiation

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Emotional stress

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Regular use of moisturizers

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Consuming a balanced diet

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

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Storing carbohydrates

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Regulating body temperature

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Protecting against pathogens

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Producing vitamin D

Question 33

The epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, is primarily composed of:

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Keratinized cells

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Melanocytes

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Blood vessels

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Adipocytes

Question 34

Which hormone stimulates melanocytes in the skin to produce melanin?

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MSH

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ACTH

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FSH

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Estrogen

Question 35

The primary function of the dermis is:

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Providing structural support and elasticity

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Storing adipose tissue

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Detecting sensations

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Producing sweat

Question 36

The primary function of hair is:

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Insulation

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Excretion

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Sensation

Question 37

The hypodermis, also known as the subcutaneous layer, is composed mainly of:

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Adipose tissue

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Connective tissue

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Muscle tissue

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Nerve tissue

Question 38

Which of the following is a function of sweat glands?

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Thermoregulation

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Sensation

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Excretion of waste products

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Protection

Question 39

The nail matrix is responsible for:

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Producing new nail cells

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Regulating blood flow

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Protecting the nail bed

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Providing sensation

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the integumentary system?

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Hormone production

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Thermoregulation

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Protection from external factors

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Sensory reception

Question 41

Which layer of the skin contains melanocytes, cells responsible for producing melanin?

Accepted Answer

Stratum basale

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Stratum corneum

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Hypodermis

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Dermis

Question 42

Which type of tissue constitutes the majority of the dermis?

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Connective tissue

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Nervous tissue

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Epithelial tissue

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Muscle tissue

Question 43

Which type of skin gland produces sweat to cool the body?

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Eccrine glands

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Apocrine glands

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Merocrine glands

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Sebaceous glands

Question 44

How does the integumentary system contribute to thermoregulation during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilation of blood vessels in the skin

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Vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the skin

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Goosebumps

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Shivering

Question 45

Which type of skin injury extends through all layers of the skin?

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Third-degree burn

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Abrasion

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First-degree burn

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Second-degree burn

Question 46

Which common skin condition is caused by a fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

Athlete's foot

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Acne

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Psoriasis

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Eczema

Question 47

How does the integumentary system facilitate the production of vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

UV radiation triggers the synthesis of vitamin D precursors in the skin.

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The skin absorbs vitamin D from the environment

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Sweat glands release vitamin D directly

Question 48

A deep wound on the leg of an athlete poses a significant risk for:

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Infection

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Dehydration

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Hypothermia

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Sunburn

Question 49

Consider a footballer playing in a cold environment. Which physiological response would the integumentary system initiate to maintain the player's body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Vasoconstriction of blood vessels in the skin

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Decreased metabolic rate

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Vasodilation of blood vessels in the skin

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Increased sweating