Form 3 Quiz

The Excretory System- The Skin

37 Marks

Test your understanding

1. What are the main components of the skin system? (3 marks)

2. What is the skin made of? (2 marks)

3. How does the integumentary system work together with other systems? (2 marks)

4. Explain what happens to the skin when it’s hot. (2 marks)

5. How does the skin system react to conserve heat when it’s cold? (2 marks)

6. Explain the difference between secretion and excretion that takes place in the skin. (2

marks)

7. Explain the part of the skin system which functions in maintaining homeostasis in the

body. (2 marks)

8. Name the substances that are secreted in sweat. (3 marks)

9. Describe the structure of the integumentary system. (2 marks)

10. What is hypothermia? (2 marks)

11. Compare the differences between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns. (3 marks)

12. How does exercise affect the skin? (2 marks)

13. Name the four functions of the skin system. (4 marks)

14. Complete the table below (6 marks)

Temperature oC Symptoms

28

44

33

37

42

30