Layers of the Skin

Front

What is the first (top) layer of skin called?

Back

epidermis

Front

True or False: The epidermis is NOT made of many skin cells.

Back

False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the second (middle) layer of skin called?

Back

dermis

Front

True or False: UV rays from the sun can burn the skin.

Back

True

Front

True or False: Our skin helps to control your body's temperature by sweating when it's too hot and getting goose bumps when it's too cold.

Back

True

Front

What is the third (bottom) layer of skin called?

Back

hypodermis

Front

What is the main function of the epidermis?

Back

To protect the body from the environment.

Front

What does the dermis contain?

Back

Blood vessels, nerves, and hair follicles.

Front

What is one way the skin helps regulate temperature?

Back

By sweating.

Front

What happens to the skin when it is exposed to too much sun?

Back

It can get sunburned.