The Integumentary System | Function & Structures - Quiz & Worksheet

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Which part of the structure of the hair and its follicle is made up of dead cells.

hair shaft hair bulb hair follicle

hair root plexus none of these are made of dead hair cells

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1. Which of the following is NOT a function of hair?

Insulation
Protection from the sun
Protection from foreign objects
Sensory structures
All of these are functions of hair

2. What is a root hair plexus?

A network of nerves at the base of the hair follicle
A network of small hairs that anchor the larger hair to the skin
A network of small muscles that contract, giving you goosebumps
A network of sensory nerves attached to the arrector pili
A network of tissues surrounding the hair follicle

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz and corresponding worksheet will help you gauge your understanding of what function hair fulfills within the human body's integumentary system. Topics you'll need to know to pass the quiz include the makeup of hair and its follicles and the functions of hair.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Use these assessment tools to assess your knowledge of:

All the functions of hair
Which part of the hair and follicle structure is composed of dead cells
The root hair plexus
The structure responsible for producing goose bumps
The reasons for baldness in males

Skills Practiced

This worksheet and quiz will let you practice the following skills:

Defining key concepts - ensure that you can accurately define main phrases, such as root hair plexus and arrector pili
Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related lesson on the function of hair in the integumentary system
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding the various functions of hair and interpret it correctly
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about hair's structure

Additional Learning

To learn more about the role that hair plays on our bodies, review the corresponding lesson on the Function of Hair in the Integumentary System. This lesson covers the following objectives: