The structure and function of the skin
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- Q1
Which of the following is the outside of the skin
Subcutaneous fat layer
Epidermis
Dermis
Nerve endings
30s - Q2
Which layer of the skin has not been named on the diagram has not been named? (blue question mark)
Dermis
Epidermis
Pores
Subcutaneous fat
30s - Q3
The _______________ is the layer of skin that contains nerve endings, blood vessels, oil glands, and sweat glands.
epidermis
subcutaneous fat
dermis
30s - Q4
_____________ are tiny holes in the skin that allow sweat to escape.
Glands
Pores
30s - Q5
Hair follicles have their roots in which layer of skin?
Epidermis
Subcutaneous fat
Dermis
30s - Q6
The skin is the largest organ of the human body.
False
True
30s - Q7
Which of the following is not a job of the epidermis?
Making melanin
Making new skin cells
Keeping your body warm
30s - Q8
The skin is involved in producing which of the following vitamins?
Vitamin K
Vitamin D
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
30s - Q9
Which layer contains the nerves & blood vessels?
Dermis
Epidermis
30s - Q10
Which layer of the skin does NOT contain blood vessels?
Dermis
Hypodermis
Epidermis
30s
