(QUIZ) General Science MCQs : The Integumentary System

1. Consider the fall statements?

(i) The Integumentary system protects body from damage.
(ii) It protects deeper tissues.
(iii) In humans it provides vitamin D synthesis.
Which of the above are correct?

1. i, ii only
2. ii & iii only
3. i, ii & iii
4. i & iii only

2. Consider the fall statements?

(i) The skin is the largest organ in the body.
(ii) It is 12-15% of body weight.
(iii) It has a surface area of 1-2 meters.
What of the above are correct?

1. i & ii only
2. ii & iii only
3. iii only
4. i, ii & iii

3. Consider the fall statements?

(i) Two distinct layers of the skin are dermis & epidermis.
(ii) Cell type of dermis is keratinocyte which contains keratin.
(iii) Basal cells are innermost layer of the epidermis.
Which of the above are true?

1. i & ii only
2. ii & iii only
3. iii only
4. All of the above

4. Consider the fall statements?

(i) Skin functions in homeostasis include protection regulation of body temperature.
(ii) Melanocytes from a second barrier protection from damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.
(iii) Hypothalamus also causes dilation of blood vessels of the skin.
Which of the above are true?

1. i & ii only
2. ii & iii only
3. iii only
4. All of the above

5. Consider the following statements.

(i) Calumnious glands are located in the external ear canal.
(ii) They are modified sweat glands.
(iii) They secrete ear wax.
Which of the above are true?

1. i, ii only
2. i & iii only
3. i, ii & iii
4. None

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