Animal Integumentary Systems
Biology ⇒ Animal Biology
Animal Integumentary Systems starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the integumentary system can play a role in animal communication.
Describe how the integumentary system of reptiles differs from that of amphibians.
Describe the main difference between exoskeletons and endoskeletons in terms of their relationship to the integumentary system.
Describe the process of molting in arthropods and its significance.
Describe the role of chromatophores in the integumentary system of cephalopods.
Describe the role of the integumentary system in excretion.
Describe two ways in which the integumentary system helps regulate body temperature in mammals.
Explain how the integumentary system contributes to sensory perception.
Explain how the integumentary system provides protection against pathogens.
Explain the difference between the epidermis and dermis in vertebrate skin.
Explain why amphibians are more susceptible to dehydration than reptiles.
Explain why some desert animals have thickened or specialized integumentary structures.
Explain why sweat glands are important for thermoregulation in humans.
Name one function of sebaceous glands in mammals.
Which layer of the skin contains most of the sensory receptors? (1) Epidermis, (2) Dermis, (3) Hypodermis, (4) Stratum corneum
Which of the following animals has scales as a major component of its integumentary system? (1) Frog, (2) Snake, (3) Bird, (4) Cat
Which of the following animals is most likely to have a cuticle as part of its integumentary system? (1) Earthworm, (2) Frog, (3) Bird, (4) Cat
Which of the following is a major component of the exoskeleton in crustaceans? (1) Keratin, (2) Chitin, (3) Collagen, (4) Cellulose
Which of the following is NOT a component of the mammalian integumentary system? (1) Hair, (2) Nails, (3) Bones, (4) Sweat glands
Which of the following is NOT a function of hair in mammals? (1) Insulation, (2) Sensory perception, (3) Flight, (4) Protection
