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Organ Systems — Unit test

Question 25 • GA-Essentials of Healthcare

Which statement describes an example of the integumentary system and immune system working together?

Answer
A
Blood pressure lowers to prevent loss of heat.
B
Hair on the skin helps keep the body warm.
C
White blood cells kill pathogens when the skin becomes infected.
D
Sensory nerves detect pain when the skin is pinched.

Explanation

The integumentary system includes the skin, which acts as a barrier against pathogens. If the skin becomes infected, white blood cells—part of the immune system—attack and kill those pathogens. Therefore, “White blood cells kill pathogens when the skin becomes infected” describes the two systems working together.

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