LAB ACTIVITY: THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

Name: ______________________________

Student ID#:__________________________

I. Answer the following: (20pts)

1. The outermost layer of the skin is: _____________________________

2. Which is the thickest layer: ___________________________________

3. Add the following labels to the diagram of the skin shown below: (10pts)

Epidermis, dermis, fat cells, hair shaft, hair follicle, hair erector muscle, sweat
gland, pore of sweat gland, sebaceous gland, blood capillaries
4. The function of melanin in the skin is to:____________________________

5. The hair erector muscle:_________________________________________

6. Sebaceous glands secrete:_______________________________________

7. Sweat glands are:______________________________________________

8. Sense organs for touch, pressure, pain and temperature are found in
the:____________________________________________________________

9. All vertebrates are homoiothermic (warm blooded) animals. True or False?

Explain your answer. (2pts _________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

10. Temperature regulation is under the control of the:__________________

II. Match the skin structure with its function. (20pts)

Structure Function

1. Epidermis a. Insulation

2. Hair erector muscle b. Water proofing

3. Fat cells c. Protection from sun's rays

4. Sebaceous gland d. Heat retention

5. Dermis e. Heat loss

6. Melanin f. Protection from infection

7. Hair g. Makes hairs stand on end

8. Sweat gland h. Secretes oily substance to coat hairs

9. Blood capillaries in the

i. Makes skin tough
dermis

10. Keratin k. Constrict or dilate to control heat loss