Test Ch 3 Skin Structure and Function

Test Ch 3 Skin Structure and Function

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Science

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the principal fibrous protein component of hair and nails?

Back

Keratin

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What protein is interwoven with collagen fibers?

Back

Elastin

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of melanin is red to yellow in color?

Back

Pheomelanin

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the average weight range of an adult's skin when stretched out?

Back

19-21 pounds

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the appendages of the skin?

Back

Hair, nails, sebaceous glands, and sudoriferous glands.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Back

Epidermis

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

Back

To produce oil (sebum) that lubricates the skin and hair.

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