Skin Flashcard

Front

What is the largest organ of the human body?

Back

Skin

Front

What is the tiny tube in the skin from which each hair grows?

Back

Follicle

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? Protect our bodies, Help keep our bodies at just the right temperature, Help the body absorb sugary foods, Allow us to have the sense of touch.

Back

Help the body absorb sugary foods

Front

What part of the skin tells your brain how things feel when you touch them?

Back

Nerve endings

Front

What do blood vessels bring to skin cells?

Back

Oxygen and nutrients

Front

What is the outermost layer of the skin called?

Back

Epidermis

Front

What is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains blood vessels and nerve endings?

Back

Dermis

Front

What is the function of sweat glands in the skin?

Back

To regulate body temperature by producing sweat.

Front

What is the role of melanin in the skin?

Back

To provide color and protect against UV radiation.

Front

What are the small openings in the skin that allow sweat and oil to reach the surface?

Back

Pores