Anatomy & Physiology, Tuesday Bell Ringer

The top layer of the skin is called the _________________.

• dermis
• oil gland
• nerve
• epidermis

New skin cells are always being made at the _____________ part of the epidermis.

• highest
• lowest
• middle
• epidermis

The dermis is ___________ than the epidermis.

• thinner
• stickier
• slimier
• thicker

The coloring in the skin; found in the epidermis.

• Melanin
• Oil
• Perspiration
• Pores

What are the two layers of skin?

• Melanin and Melonin
• Emidermis and Dermis
• Epidermis and Dermis
• Epidermis and merdis

What is the integumentary system made up of?

• skin, nails, and hair
• ribs, lungs, and heart
• veins and arteries
• muscles

The dermis is broken down into the upper and lower level. The upper layer is called the:

• reticular layer
• lipocyte layer
• follicle layer
• papillary layer

What pigments affect skin color?

• keratin, melanin, melatonin
• hemoglobin, melanin and carotene
• melanocytes, keratin, blood
• hemoglobin, melanocytes, carotene

The basale layer which includes dividing keratinocytes that act as stem cells are located where in the skin?

• bottom of the dermis
• bottom of the hypodermis
• bottom of the epidermis
• none of these

Contains the nerves & blood vessels?

• Epidermis
• Dermis