Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

5. Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System

Anatomy & Physiology

5. Integumentary System

Introduction to the Integumentary System

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Multiple Choice

Which structure is a type of sweat gland in the integumentary system?

Eccrine gland

Meissner's corpuscle

Arrector pili muscle

Sebaceous gland

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Step 1: Begin by understanding the integumentary system, which includes the skin and its associated structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands, hair follicles, and sensory receptors.

Step 2: Identify the function of sweat glands. Sweat glands are responsible for producing sweat to regulate body temperature and excrete waste products. There are two main types: eccrine glands and apocrine glands.

Step 3: Focus on the eccrine gland, which is a type of sweat gland. Eccrine glands are distributed widely across the body and are primarily involved in thermoregulation by secreting sweat directly onto the skin surface.

Step 4: Examine the other options provided: Meissner's corpuscle is a sensory receptor for light touch, the arrector pili muscle is responsible for causing hair to stand (goosebumps), and sebaceous glands secrete sebum (oil) to lubricate the skin and hair. None of these are sweat glands.

Step 5: Conclude that the correct structure that is a type of sweat gland in the integumentary system is the eccrine gland.