Magic School Bus Goes Cellular

Front

How do the students enter the lower layers of Arnold’s and Phoebe’s skin?

Back

Through a hair follicle!

Front

Cells are the _________ ________ of life

Back

building blocks

Front

All living things are

Back

made of one or more cells

Front

How do the students describe Phoebe’s skin?

Back

They describe her skin as being made of many flat pieces, rather than one smooth piece, that easily flake off.

Front

Roughly how long would it take for new skin cells to regenerate and grow from the bottom layers, then reach the surface of the skin?

Back

about 30 days

Front

What are the basic units of life?

Back

Cells

Front

What is the outer layer of skin called?

Back

Epidermis

Front

What do skin cells do as they move to the surface?

Back

They become flat and die.

Front

What is the function of skin?

Back

To protect the body and regulate temperature.

Front

What is the process of skin cell regeneration called?

Back

Cell turnover